VIMSIA T-SHIRT STUDENT DESIGN CONTEST - DEADLINE 9/24/21

An example of a previous design. (For Inspiration)

An example of a previous design. (For Inspiration)

VIMSIA is launching an online apparel store this fall, and we want YOU to help us and design the new school t-shirt. We are looking to capture the feel of our classic design (image) but revise it to represent our school today. Shirts will either be printed on blue cloth with white ink and/or on white cloth with blue ink. 

Specific Design Guidelines:

The Classic T-Shirt Design (For inspiration)

The Classic T-Shirt Design (For inspiration)

  • Design must be able to be reproduced in one color. 

  • Must include a sailboat.

  • Must include the full name of the school, either VIMSIA or Virgin Islands Montessori School & Peter Gruber International Academy. 

  • Dimensions: Not to exceed 8.5” x 11” (Portrait) but can be smaller!

Submission Guidelines:

Digital Submissions: Please email a high-quality image or another digital file (PNG, PDF, JPEG, SVG) to volt@vimsia.org. The Subject line should include your (the student’s) name and that it is for the T-Shirt Design Contest. Example: Alayna Belshe - T-Shirt Design Contest Submission

Paper Submissions:
If you choose to submit a paper copy please include your (the student’s name) on the back of the paper. 

The Contest

Submissions will no longer be accepted after  FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24th @ 4 PM.  But you can submit any time before then! This contest is open to all VIMSIA students. If parents are particularly inspired please reach out to Alayna Belshe - abelshe@vimsia.org while they cannot participate in the contest we would be happy to hear from them. 

After we have received the submissions a team will select the top three and we will send out a ballot to the students, families, and staff to select the winning design.

The Prize

The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt of their size and the gratitude of the school.

Design Class Cardboard Boat Races!

Dr. Staples' 10th grade design class has been working on designing and building cardboard boats this year.  Each group was tasked with designing and building a boat out of 4 cardboard Home Depot boxes and tape.  

Today was race day at Secret Harbor.  Our PGIA students kept the tourists well-entertained this afternoon.   Big thanks to John Phillips at West Indies Wind Surfing for lending us the kayak paddles.  

We will let the videos tell the story.  Suffice it to say - learning can be fun!

The PGIA's 10th grade design class was given an assignment to build a boat out of cardboard and a few other specific items. The project culminated in this boat race held at Secret Harbor. Great project! Kudos Dr. Staples.