The Kids Tag Art program has two functions - one as an art contest for the 5th graders, and the other as a fundraiser that gives students a chance to design their own specialty license plate to use as art or on the front of a vehicle. As a fundraiser, those student-created, custom plates can be purchased by family members. Proceeds from school sales stay in that school.
Combining in-school sales and local sponsorships, the Kids Tag Art program earned $18,124.00 this school year. Tax Collector Ben Anderson points out, “This is non-tax generated revenue and comes at a time when the art curriculum in schools could benefit the most.” He continues, “Each school that participated received checks via the Public Education Foundation for $800.00.” Since 2013 the Kids Tag Art program has generated $155,167 for school arts programs in Okaloosa County.
Visit OkaloosaTax.com and click on the Tag Art Gallery where you can view and purchase any of the winning tags. To be a sponsor, please contact Shari Flowers Bruns at 850-651-7669.
This year’s winners are:
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Bluewater: Claire Paiz Elayna Feddon |
Bob Sikes: Karlie Sanchez Anna Dickelman |
Edge: Riley Sharpe Gracelyn Perschke |
Elliot Point: Dallis Gallagher Axel Palma |
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Kenwood: Sabine McBride Parker Sims |
Northwood: Angelique Guzman Stephanie Antunez Penaloza |
Plew: Dasha Medvedeva Lilyana Wight |
Shalimar: Jayceon Gainer Paris McQueen |
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Silver Sands: Jacob Huggins Charlotte Sullivan |
Southside Primary: Lailah Garcia |
Walker: Joseph Avanetes Blake Moyers |
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Tax Collector’s Choice: Ava Auter (Bluewater) Sheriff’s Choice: Aayla Powell (Bob Sikes) Superintendent’s Choice: Macy Phillips (Plew) |
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