Welcome to Week 8 of the Kane County Student Photography Contest. We only have two more weeks after this (boo). It sure feels like this contest has flown by!

We totaled 160 submissions this week! Enjoy this week’s selection!

We are pleased to announce the Kane County Student Photography Exhibition is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. The event will be held at the Batavia Fine Arts Center, 1201 Main St. in Batavia, IL. More details will follow in the coming weeks, but please distribute this around and help get the word out!

If you are a high school student or teacher who would like to submit photos for next week, please contact Matt Muntner at the Kane County Regional Office of Education.

Top 10 Photos From Week 8

1. ‘Cityscape’ — Paige Haegeland

• South Elgin High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Jorie Bartholomew

2. ‘Inside Look’ — Delaney Marcuccilli

• Hampshire High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Ashley Joustra

3. ‘Words’ — Aubrey Wray

• Central High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Peggy Gannon

4. ‘A King’s Surrender’ — Olivia Lesnik

• Batavia High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Andrea Schindlbeck

5. ‘Blue Waterfall’ — Haley Spane

• South Elgin High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Jorie Bartholomew

6. ‘Dry’ — Suleika Ruiz

• Bartlett High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Michelle Zappia-Eickmeier

7. ‘Edison’s Legacy’ — Kylie Tower

• Geneva High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Danica Fahmy

8. ‘The King’ — Starr Rice

• West Aurora High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Kristi Rhodes

9. ‘Pop’ — Diedre Symon

• St. Charles North High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Stephanie Dodd

10. ‘American Dream’ — Yahir Gonzalez Perez

• East Aurora High School
• Digital Photography
• Instructor: Rhonda Kinstner

See More Amazing Student Photos!

• ROE Photo Contest Week 1: East Aurora’s Submission Blows In From The Windy City
• ROE Photo Contest Week 2: St. Charles North’s Vintage Photo Ideation Take The Top Spot
• ROE Photo Contest Week 3: Central Student Lets Her Colors Shine
• ROE Photo Contest Week 4: St. Charles Student’s ‘Duality’ Is Singular Work of Art
• ROE Photo Contest Week 5: Bartlett Student Takes First In Halloween/Fall Theme Week
• ROE Photo Contest Week 6: Central Student’s Color Theme Is Spot On
• ROE Photo Contest Week 7: Geneva Student’s Psychedelic Triangle Trip Wins 1st Place

About the Kane County Regional Office of Education

Led by Regional Superintendent of Schools Patricia Dal Santo, the Kane County ROE is located in Geneva and serves nine school districts. From teacher licensure assistance to professional development, the ROE’s mission is to advocate for education, provide leadership and perform regulatory functions. Learn more about the ROE’s offerings on Facebook, Twitter and by signing up for the semimonthly newsletter.