Cool Spring Elementary wins “Paint the Plow” art contest

On Nov. 1, Students from Cool Spring Elementary School have won Leesburg’s “Paint the Plow” art contest.

Their plow, “A Place for All Downtown,” received 1,139 votes. It depicts different locations that can be found around Leesburg including the Rust Library, Leesburg Police Department, and Mom’s Apple Pie. The winner was selected by the public using an online survey.

“Town Houses,” painted by students at Catoctin Elementary School, came in second place with 482 votes. Leesburg Elementary School’s, “Go Leesburg Eagles” design came in third with 476 votes. All three schools will receive a monetary award for their participation. All three snowplows will be featured in the Town’s upcoming Christmas and Holiday parade in December and while plowing Town streets during snow events.

The “Paint the Plow” art project is sponsored by the Leesburg Commission on Public Art and the Friends of Leesburg Public Arts.