America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations Home / Celebrating America / America's 250th Birthday Celebration Celebrating 250 Years of America Through Learning and Service As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Merryhill School is bringing history to life through a year-long series of student experiences focused on civics, leadership, and community. Through learning, service, and shared moments, students are exploring what it means to be part of our nation’s story. This page captures highlights from these celebrations as they unfold across our schools. Be sure to check back regularly for additional highlights! 7th Grader Named DAR American History Essay Contest Winner We are proud to announce that 7th grader Samantha Guinn has been selected as a Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest winner (Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter). Samantha’s accomplishment highlights how our students connect deeply with American history while developing strong writing and critical-thinking skills. Essays were judged for historical accuracy, adherence to the topic, organization of materials, interest, originality, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and neatness. Samantha’s winning essay will advance to the District-level competition. A Moment of Unity to Start the School Day Each day, our students come together to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, building a sense of unity, respect, and responsibility. This daily tradition encourages pride in our community and helps students start the day with shared purpose and focus. World War II Essay Contest Winners Our school proudly participated in the Spring Education Group World War II Essay Contest. We are excited to recognize our three campus winners and one runner-up for their outstanding essays. Their thoughtful reflections and dedication to honoring this important chapter in American history exemplify the spirit of learning and remembrance we value in our community.
