The Kane County Student Photography Contest is an annual competition hosted by the ROE every fall. This event is designed to recognize and celebrate the talent within the art departments in our high schools, as well as the knowledge and support handed down by instructors. Each week, submitted photos are reviewed by our Photography Review Committee at the ROE, and the top 10 photos will be selected and published on the ROE’s website, in newsletters, and social media channels.
WHEN IS THE 2026 CONTEST?
The 2026 Kane County Student Photography Contest will run from Monday, August 31 – Monday, November 3.
This celebration will conclude with our annual Photography Contest Reception on Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Interiors for Business, Inc. in Batavia, IL. All featured photos from the contest will be on display. The top photo and student photographer from each week will also be recognized and receive an award.
HOW CAN MY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?
Kane County High school educators—whether from public, private, or homeschool settings—need to email the ROE’s Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Kourtney Lipps (klipps@kaneroe.org) to register their class and take part in this contest.
- Submissions are due every Monday by 3:30 p.m. (or Tuesday if there’s a holiday).
- Teachers are responsible for submitting and verifying the authenticity of their students’ photos.
2026 WEEKLY SCHEDULE AND THEMES
- Week 1 (August 31): Monochrome
- Week 2 (September 8): Portrait
- Week 3 (September 14): Texture
- Week 4 (September 21): Architecture
- Week 5 (September 28): Close Up
- Week 6 (October 5): Autumnal
- Week 7 (October 13): Humor and Hijinks
- Week 8 (October 19): Flora and Fauna
- Week 9 (October 26): School Spirit
- Week 10 (November 2): Artist’s Choice
