Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
Third annual event to take place June 27 at the Kansas Leadership Center
Wichita, Kan. – The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and five chambers of commerce across Kansas to host the third statewide civics competition, Saturday, June 27, at KLC in downtown Wichita.
“We are proud to host the National Civics Bee Kansas state finals for a third year. We believe that informed and active citizens create more innovative and connected communities, that thriving communities make for a strong democracy, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the Civics Bee, the Kansas Leadership Center fosters greater civic knowledge throughout Kansas and celebrates our civic pride,” said Kaye Monk-Morgan, president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center.
The Kansas State Finals are sponsored by Evergy and will feature middle school student finalists from five local competitions hosted by participating chambers in Hutchinson, Overland Park, Pittsburg, Salina and Wichita. Students will share their ideas for improving their communities and show their enthusiasm for civics. Family, friends and spectators will not get off the hook, as the audience will play along and test their civic knowledge too! The winner will receive a cash prize and represent Kansas in the national championship in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2026.
Agenda for Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
- 2:30 p.m. – Doors open
- 3 p.m. – Welcome from Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan; opening remarks from Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Jake Steel; student introductions
- 3:15 p.m. – Preliminary competition rounds featuring civics, government and Constitution questions
- 3:45 p.m. – Keynote remarks from Tanya Ramesh, 2025 Kansas State Champion
- 4 p.m. – Final round presentations and judges’ questions
- 5 p.m. – Awards presentation and networking reception
Free and open to the public, the Kansas State Finals is an exciting event designed to celebrate our state finalists from across the state of Kansas and energize civic engagement across generations. Registration is encouraged.
2025 Kansas State Finalists
Hutchinson area:
- Catherine B. – Hutchinson Middle School
- Kaleah B. – Hutchinson Middle School
- Nathaniel R. – Hutchinson Middle School
Overland Park area:
- Caspian K. – California Trail Middle School
- Emeline W. – Indian Hills Middle School
- Noah P. – Indian Hills Middle School
Salina area:
- Colin B. – Salina South Middle School
- Gabe R. – Lakewood Middle School
- Zaida C. – Salina South Middle School
Pittsburg area:
- Chloe C. – Southeast Middle School
- Daisy E. – Southeast Middle School
- Elizabeth S. – Southeast Middle School
Wichita area:
- Amir P. – Wichita Collegiate School
- Eeshaan V. – Robinson Middle School
- Vihaan P. – Robinson Middle School
About the Kansas Leadership Center
The Kansas Leadership Center (KLC) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit educational organization with a civic mission, national reputation and global reach. Founded in 2007 to foster leadership for stronger, healthier and more prosperous Kansas communities, KLC receives core funding from the Kansas Health Foundation (a private, philanthropic organization). It partners with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, businesses and communities to build cultures that are healthy, productive and well-positioned to make measurable progress on daunting challenges and emergent opportunities. KLC Press publishes leadership books and The Journal, a nationally recognized, award-winning civic issues magazine.
Over the past 19 years, KLC has built a strong and respected institution in Kansas designed to deliver leadership development and culture change at unparalleled scale. Now, organizations across the country and around the world look to us to provide resources and consultation to support their own aspirations for mission-driven leadership education. Learn more at www.kansasleadershipcenter.org.
MEDIA:
Carrie Lindeman
316-393-1076
carrie@lindemancollective.com
