🎉CONGRATULATIONS TO @MrsOTeachesK!
Winning Entry:
58 Comments x 3 Points = 174 Points
85 Likes x 1 Point = 85 Points
9 Pinned Repost x 5 Points = 45 Points
14 Reposts x -2 Points = -28 Points
Total: 276 Points
*We did not count one repost toward negative points because participants were required to repost it in order to submit their entry.*
Grand Prize: Vacation Tour Package Worth Up to $6,000 USD for a family up to 4!
A big thank you to all the teachers who participated in the contest and to everyone who joined in and interacted with the posts! Follow us on X to stay in the loop for upcoming chances to win.
Celebrate Teaching. Win the Adventure of a Lifetime!
🌞🧳 Get ready for an unforgettable adventure. We're hosting a contest giving one lucky public elementary school teacher teaching in any states within the Central Time Zone (Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin) the chance to win a dream Vacation Tour Package (*worth up to $6,000 USD!*) for up to four family members! Whether you’ve always wanted to explore the charm of the East Coast 🗽, the breathtaking scenery of the West Coast ⛱️, the tropical beauty of Hawaii 🏝️, or the cultural wonders of Canada 🍁, this is your opportunity to turn those travel dreams into reality. The teacher winner will have a full year to choose from an incredible selection of guided tour packages, each offering unique destinations, experiences, and accommodations.
Prize Details & Eligibility:
Prize Details:
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Vacation Tour Package for up to 4 family members (one hotel room).
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Winner chooses from select Hawaii, East Coast, West Coast, or Canada tour packages:
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West Coast: Seattle | Portland | San Francisco | Los Angeles
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East Coast: Boston | New York | Washington DC | Buffalo | Philadelphia | Orlando | Miami
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Hawaii: View Hawaii Package
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Please note: If a link does not take you to the correct section, highlight the entire link in the address bar and press enter. The page should refresh and direct you to your chosen section.
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Prize must be used within 1 year of the campaign end date.
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Not included: Airfare, tips, meals (unless specifically included in the package), tickets and other incidental expenses are generally not included in the prize. Each package on the travel agency’s website has an “Expense Description” section that clearly lists what is included and what is excluded. The winner should review this section carefully to understand any additional costs they may need to cover.
Eligibility:
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The winner must be a public elementary school teacher in the state within the Central Time Zone: (Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin). We understand some states are only partly in the Central Time Zone. To qualify, you must teach in a location that falls within the Central Time Zone.
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The participant must be a follower on X.
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The participant's account must be created prior to September 2024.
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The participant's account must be public at all times.
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Please view terms and conditions.
How To Win:
Each participant will make a post on X and pin it to the top of their profile which is their entry to the contest. The participant's entry with the most points will win the Vacation Tour Package for up to 4 family members.
How Points Are Earned:
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3 points for a comment
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1 point for a like
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-2 points (Negative 2 Points) for a repost
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5 points for a pinned repost (scroll to bottom of page to learn how to pin a repost.)
Remember, only interactions on the entry post are counted towards the final score. Multiple comments from the same username under the same post will not result in additional points. One comment per person, per post. We will be monitoring the comments for multiple usernames & adjust the points accordingly. The pinned repost must remained pinned until 5PM PST on 10/1/25 in order to be counted.
*Multiple comments from the same username under the same post will not result in additional points. We will be monitoring the comments for multiple usernames & adjust the points accordingly.
How To Enter:
STEP #1: POST YOUR ENTRY ON X & PIN IT TO YOUR PROFILE
(From Sept. 2nd through Sept. 30th 11:59PM PST) ***ENDED***
There are two ways to enter. If you are a public elementary school teacher in a Central Time Zone state, you can enter the contest as yourself. If you are not a teacher, you can nominate a public elementary school teacher you admire in one of those states.
Are You a Teacher?
If you are a public elementary school teacher living and teaching in the Central Time Zone, including areas of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, and would like to enter the contest, please read below for instructions.
💬 In the text of your post, tell us what grade you teach and the state you're teaching in. Then share your favorite thing about teaching. Include this hashtag somewhere in your post: #DreamVacationFermalife
Example: I teach 4th grade in Missouri. I love teaching because I get to witness moments of growth that change a child’s confidence. Help me win this contest by interacting with this post! #DreamVacationFermalife
🖼️ In the photo part of your post, attach this photo by saving or copying the full-size version. Make sure the image is clear and not pixelated. Do not use a screenshot, as that will reduce quality. If your entry is blurry or pixelated, you may be asked to delete it and repost.
This is an example of what it should look like when you are making your post:
Important: You must pin the entry post for the entire duration of the contest. To pin the post: Tap the three dots on your post and select ‘Pin to your profile.’ Or, click here for a video and how to.
Nominate a Teacher.
If you are not a teacher but want to nominate a public elementary school teacher teaching in a state in the Central Time Zone: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, you may submit an entry on their behalf. The prize will go directly to the nominated teacher, not the person submitting the nomination.
💬 In the text of your post, tell us the teacher’s name, the grade they teach, and the state they’re teaching in. Then share why you’re nominating them. If the teacher has an X account, please tag them in your reply. Include this hashtag somewhere in your post: #DreamVacationFermalife
Example: I’d like to nominate Mr. Lopez (@mlopez855). He teaches 2nd grade in Minnesota. I’m nominating him because he always goes above and beyond for his students. Help me win this contest by interacting with this post! #DreamVacationFermalife
🖼️ In the photo part of your post, attach this photo by saving or copying the full-size version. Make sure the image is clear and not pixelated. Do not use a screenshot, as that will reduce quality. If your entry is blurry or pixelated, you may be asked to delete it and repost.
This is an example of what it should look like when you are making your post:
Important: You must pin the entry post for the entire duration of the contest. To pin the post: Tap the three dots on your post and select ‘Pin to your profile.’ Or, click here for a video and how to.
Please Note: Your X account must be public, and posts must have the ‘everyone can reply’ option enabled. At no point during the contest may you restrict comments, likes, or reposts. Any post found with such limitations will result in disqualification.
STEP #2: LET US KNOW YOUR ENTRY LINK
(From Sept. 2nd through Sept. 30th 11:59PM PST) ***ENDED***
Reply to this post with your entry link so you will be included in the contest. If your link is not in a reply to this post by September 30th 2025 11:59PM PST, it will not be counted.
STEP #3: GATHERING POINTS
(From Sept. 2nd through Oct. 1st 10AM PST) ***ENDED***
Have your community interact with your post to gain points. The entry post with the most points will win!
FAQs
#1) Can the same teacher have multiple entries?
No. Each teacher is limited to one entry only. Please do not submit multiple entries for the same teacher.
#2) Can I leave multiple comments on an entry to earn more points for the teacher?
No. Multiple comments from the same username will only count once toward points.
#3) Why wasn’t my entry or points counted even though I commented?
X sometimes flags comments as “Probable Spam,” often if the account is new, repetitive, or not verified. Even though we try our best to review comments marked as “Probable Spam,” not all of them are shown to us. If your comment does not appear in our replies, we cannot see it and your entry cannot be counted. This is a platform issue outside our control. For more info on shadow-bans, visit: https://x.com/i/grok/share/zwptkuqtF63bneycwXrySc6uY.
#4) I’m an educator (homeschool teacher, private school teacher, librarian, teacher’s aide, substitute teacher, preschool teacher, after-school program leader, tutor, etc). Can I enter?
Only public elementary school teachers in Central Time Zone states are eligible for this contest. While we appreciate the important role that all educators play, positions such as homeschool teachers, private school teachers, librarians, teacher’s aides, substitute teachers, preschool teachers, after-school program leaders, and tutors do not qualify.
#5) I’m certified as an elementary school teacher and currently teach an elementary grade level in a middle school. Can I enter?
No. To qualify, you must be actively teaching in a public elementary school within the Central Time Zone. Even if you teach elementary grade levels, being placed in a middle school does not meet the eligibility requirements.
#6) What if my listed state is not fully in the Central Time Zone?
Some states on our eligibility list are only partly in the Central Time Zone. To qualify, you must live and teach in the Central Time Zone portion of your state. For example, most of North Dakota is in the Central Time Zone and eligible, but the southwestern corner of the state follows Mountain Time and is not eligible.
#7) What's the difference between a repost and a pinned repost?
A repost shares someone else’s post to your followers’ timeline. A pinned repost keeps that post at the top of your profile so anyone visiting sees it first, no matter how many new posts you make.
#8) How do I do a pinned repost?
It is quite easy, click here for step by step directions.
#9) I won the contest, but I nominated a teacher. Can I take the Vacation Tour Package instead?
No. If you enter on behalf of a nominated teacher, the prize is awarded only to the nominated teacher. The teacher will need to contact us to complete the claiming process, and the nominator cannot claim the Vacation Tour Package.
#10) What happens if the winning teacher cannot be verified or if the nominator provides incorrect information and the teacher is ineligible?
Only verified public elementary school teachers in Central Time Zone states are eligible. If the winning teacher cannot be verified or is found to be ineligible due to incorrect information provided by the nominator, the prize will be forfeited and void.
#11) Can I choose the exact dates of travel for the vacation package?
Some dates may be blacked out, and availability depends on the travel agency’s schedule. While the agency will do its best to accommodate your preferred dates, certain days may not be available.
#12) What is included in the prize, and are there any additional costs I should be aware of?
Airfare, tips, meals (unless specifically included in the package), tickets and other incidental expenses are generally not included in the prize. Each package on the travel agency’s website has an “Expense Description” section that clearly lists what is included and what is excluded. Winners should review this section carefully to understand any additional costs they may need to cover.
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How to Pin a Repost to Help the Participant Earn 5 points:
How To Pin A Repost:
1. Click on Repost Icon
2. Click on Quote
3. Type a comment (Required)
4. Click on Post.
5. Go to your profile & find the repost. Click on the 3 dots:
6. Click on Pin to your profile. Done!
For those who are pinning the repost, please continue to pin until October 1st, 2025 at 5PM PST as we will need to tally all of the points at that time. ***If we are unable to see the pinned repost, the finalist will not be awarded the 5 points. For example, if the person who pinned the repost has their profile set to private or has blocked us, we are unable to verify if the repost is pinned or not.***