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America 250 Isaac Southwell
Mancelona Public Schools is honored to congratulate Isaac Southwell, an 8th-grade student at Mancelona Middle School, on being named a 2026 awardee in America250’s America’s Field Trip contest!
This national competition celebrates students whose writing and artwork showcase their unique perspectives and creativity. Isaac’s essay was selected as one of only 250 winning entries from more than 10,000 submissions nationwide, an incredible accomplishment that highlights his talent and exceptional writing skills.
We are proud to see him representing Mancelona Middle School and the State of Michigan on a national stage. Please join us in congratulating Isaac on this outstanding achievement!
Learn more about America250 and explore some of the winning entries at https://america250.org/.../americas-field-trip-2026.../
Isaac's essay: https://docs.google.com/.../10AYUzd6jxqGf318nsyll.../edit...
Mancelona Public Schools
112 St. Johns Ave.
Mancelona MI 49659
Phone: 231.587.9764
Fax: 231.587.9500
Dr. Tina Frollo
Superintendent
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Bernadette Pletcher
Elementary School Principal
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Jacob Murray
Middle School Principal
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Trent Naumcheff
High School Principal
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Melissa Orman
Early Childhood Director
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