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 2025-2026
Winners and Honorable Mentions
6th Grade Winners
Ulysse Arteta-Chevalier, Essay, Westland Middle School
Somaya Javed, Poem, Westland Middle School*
Rahil Zamani, Short Story, Hallie Wells Middle School
7th Grade Winners
Antara Popuri, Essay, Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
Sophie Lin, Poem, Robert Frost Middle School
8th Grade Winners
Emerson Field, Essay, Cabin John Middle School
Anya Naga, Poem, Hallie Wells Middle School
6th Grade Honorable Mentions
Abigail Field, Essay, Julius West Middle School
Morgan Wright, Poem, Hallie Wells Middle School
7th Grade Honorable Mentions
Chelsea Bagheri, Essay, Hallie Wells Middle School
Hilena Paulos, Poem, Eastern Middle School
Kisanet Abraha, Poem, Eastern Middle School
8th Grade Honorable Mentions
Sigrid Butuyan, Essay, Westland Middle School
Isaac Melendez, Poem, Sligo Middle School
Josephine White, Short Story, Robert Frost Middle School
Congratulations to our 2025-26 Awardees
Click the image below to check out the 2026 Mosaic Ceremony Photos.
