Quinn Grady, a third-grade student at Mars Area Elementary School, is campaigning to be “America’s Favorite Student” in an online contest. Submitted photo

Mars Area Elementary School third-grader Quinn Grady is seeking votes in the national “America’s Favorite Student” competition.

To vote for Quinn, visit americasfavstudent.org/2026/quinn-18 by no later than Thursday, April 16. One vote may be cast every 24 hours. Only the top five students advance to the next level of the competition.

The contest is open to students ages 6 to 17 years old, and the overall winner will be awarded $20,000, appear in Reader’s Digest and tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye The Science Guy. The contest is hosted by Colossal, a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need.

For more information, visit americasfavstudent.org.