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

To vote for Quinn, who is currently in sixth place in her group, visit https://americasfavstudent.org/2026/quinn-18 by no later than Thursday, April 16. One (1) vote may be cast every 24 hours. Only the Top 5 student advance to the next level of the competition.  

The contest, open to students ages 6-17, showcases students’ academic passions, creativity, and personal journeys. The overall winner will be awarded $20,000, appear in Reader’s Digest, and tour The Planetary Society with Bill Nye The Science Guy.

For more information, visit https://americasfavstudent.org/.