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National Recognition for DDMS Student
Congratulations to Emily Shin who is now a 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards GOLD MEDAL National Winner!
This year, more than 110,000 students submitted over 335,000 original works of art and writing to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Emily’s work stood out among thousands of entries and was selected by leading voices in the visual arts for its exceptional originality, technical skill, and strong personal voice.
This is a truly outstanding accomplishment, and we are incredibly proud of Emily’s creativity, dedication, and achievement. Way to represent our school at the national level!

