The backpacks are packed. The outfits are being picked out. The smiles are ready by Monday, we're sure of it.

To celebrate the start of a new school year, we're bringing back our First Day of School Photo Contest! Whether it's a proud kindergartener, a confident senior, a college student starting a new adventure, or anything in between, we'd love to see those first-day photos.

How to Participate & Win

Participating is easy!

Simply share your first day of school photo in the comments of our contest post on Facebook.

Marion County Bank Facebook Page

What You Can Win

One lucky winner will receive a $50 prize to help kick off the school year.

Important Dates

  • Contest Opens: August 24, 2026
  • Submission Deadline: 1:00 PM on August 31, 2026
  • Winner Announcement: September 1, 2026
  • Prize Pickup Deadline: September 5, 2026

Contest Rules

  • Must be 18 years or older to enter.
  • One entry per person.
  • Chances of winning depend on the number of entries received.
  • No purchase necessary.
  • You do not need to be a Marion County Bank customer to enter or win.
  • The prize must be picked up at either our Pella or Knoxville location by September 5, 2026.
  • This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.
  • Marion County Bank employees, their spouses, and their children are welcome to participate but are not eligible to win.
  • By entering, participants agree to allow Marion County Bank to share their submitted photo, name, and likeness on our website, social media channels, and other promotional materials in connection with this contest.

We can't wait to see all the smiling faces, first-day outfits, and excited students as another school year begins.

Have a fantastic school year!