LCS Schools (AL) Scholarship Contest 2025-2026:

TRB Hope Foundation presents

#ViralKindnessChallenge Scholarship Contest (Special for Lauderdale County Schools, AL)

Information on how to donate to the scholarship fund is found HERE.

TWO WAYS TO VOTE FOR YOUR SCHOOL:

1)  You can gain 1 point (limit once daily) for your school by voting HERE.

2)  You can gain 5 additional points (per public post) for your school by following the instructions below.

*You are allowed to do both daily.

A county-wide movement to flood social media with uplifting content,  while keeping sportsmanship and kindness at the heart of every rivalry.


What It Is

Public post any positive, encouraging, or motivational content on your social media (FB/IG only for contest points) - quotes, verses, stories, photos, videos, memes, or simple acts of kindness. Every uplifting post counts for 5 points.

Use #ViralKindnessChallenge on every post to be part of the movement. To earn 5 points for your school in the scholarship contest, also add your school’s hashtag (see list below).

Public posts are required to verify for the leaderboard. 

How to gain 5 points per post for your school:

  • Share uplifting content regularly during the school year.
  • Include #ViralKindnessChallenge on every post.
  • To count as a point for your school, on your public post also add the official school hashtag:
    Brooks High School: #BrooksLions
    Central High School: #CentralWildcats
    Lauderdale Co. High School: #LauderdaleCountyTigers
    Lexington High School: #LexingtonBears
    Rogers High School: #RogersPirates
    Waterloo High School: #WaterlooCougars
    Wilson High School: #WilsonWarriors
  • Tag friends, teams, clubs, and youth groups to keep the ripple going.

GameDay Goodness Ideas

Kindness is greater than rivalry. Use game days, competitions, and performances to model respect and sportsmanship.  Then share it with #ViralKindnessChallenge and your school hashtag.

  • Pre-Game - Share a verse, quote, or positive message for both schools.
  • During - Welcome visiting fans, hold doors, and show small acts of respect.
  • After - Congratulate opponents and highlight effort on both sides.
  • Post - Upload your photo/video with the required tags to help your school.

This keeps the contest local, but the impact spreading far beyond district lines.

Timeline

  • Contest runs September 4, 2025 through March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.
  • Final tally and winning school announced within 72 hours of contest end.

Awards

🏆 TRB Hope Foundation Kindness Award Winning School

Awarded to the Lauderdale County school with the most verified points.

🎓 TRB Hope Foundation Kindness Scholarship Winning Senior

Selected by the winning school’s faculty/administration for leadership, kindness, and service. Scholarship amount published with the 2026 budget (minimum $2,000).

Why It Matters

  • Builds unity and healthy competition for the right reasons.
  • Promotes mental health through everyday positivity.
  • Lets kindness cross district lines through GameDay Goodness.
  • Positions Lauderdale County Schools to lead a movement beyond our county.

Leaderboard & Rules

We’ll post periodic leaderboard updates on the TRB Hope Foundation website and social media. Full rules, including verification, tie-breakers, and eligibility will be available here:

Reminder: Public posts should include #ViralKindnessChallenge and your school hashtag to count toward your school’s point total.

Next Steps

  • Share this page with students, parents, faculty, and the community.
  • Encourage teams/clubs (cheer, band, athletics, ROTC, arts, service orgs) to post and/or vote consistently.
  • Use #ViralKindnessChallenge on every uplifting post, and also add to the public post your school hashtag to earn 5 points per post!