It’s time to put pencil to paper for a great cause.
The Virginia Lottery and The Supply Room are launching the 9th annual Thank a Teacher Art Contest for K-12 public school students.
Students are invited to submit original artwork now through February 2, 2026. One student from each grade level — elementary, middle, and high school — will receive a $200 Visa gift card, and their school will earn a $2,000 credit from The Supply Room.
Winning art will be featured on thank-you notes distributed statewide during National Teacher Appreciation Week in May 2026. PTAs and school groups can preorder notes through March 27, 2026.
Psst... Take a look at last year’s top entries.
Since the campaign began, more than 700,000 thank-you notes have been sent, with participating teachers eligible to win $2,500 in supplies and $2,500 in cash.
All Virginia Lottery profits support K-12 public schools.
