Mosaic is an annual language arts program for middle school students to showcase their creative talents and express their cultural identities. The program is held in partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Entries are in the category of essay, short story, or poem (including a spoken word or written version of a rap) and allow students to creatively express their personal reflections on diversity and culture. To learn more, click on the options below.
Congratulations to our 2024-2025
Winners and Honorable Mentions
6th Grade Winners
Antara Popuri, Essay, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Leila Quintana, Poem, Hallie Wells Middle School
Robin Gray, Short Story, Eastern Middle School
7th Grade Winners
Khanh Pham, Essay, Herbert Hoover Middle School
Lucy McNary, Poem, Silver Creek Middle School
Leo Selender, Short Story, Herbert Hoover Middle School*
8th Grade Winners
Oluwaferanmi Joy Abiola, Essay, Argyle Middle School
Sofia Ou, Poem, Eastern Middle School
Sarrah Fahmy, Short Story, Herbert Hoover Middle School
6th Grade Honorable Mentions
Andyhewsil Kifelew, Essay, Sligo Middle School
Lyna Doye, Poem, Eastern Middle School
Eldana Biyisa, Poem, Silver Creek Middle School
Eliot Kee, Poem, Takoma Park Middle School
Olivia Lee, Short Story, Eastern Middle School
7th Grade Honorable Mentions
Joy Liang, Essay, Cabin John Middle School
Rohan Seam, Poem, Herbert Hoover Middle School
Derek Zhang, Poem, Robert Frost Middle School
Abigail Fielding, Poem, Cabin John Middle School
8th Grade Honorable Mentions
Caleb Kaba, Essay, Eastern Middle School
Farah Hawks, Poem, Eastern Middle School
Young Writers Resources
SSL Permission Form – Please note, permission forms must be received prior to student participation.
Congratulations to our 2023-24 Awardees
Click the image below to check out the 2024 Mosaic Ceremony Photos.
