Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
Event Details
Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
Thursday, May 9
2:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Kansas Leadership Center
325 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS
You’re invited to support Kansas middle school students competing in the first-ever Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee on Thursday, May 9! Modeled after traditional spelling and geography bees, this event provides a platform for students to share ideas for enhancing their communities while demonstrating their civic knowledge. Cash prizes and recognition await the student winners!
The National Civics Bee is a partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and four chambers of commerce across Kansas: Hutchinson, Overland Park, Pittsburg and Wichita. The Kansas Leadership Center is proud to host this statewide civics competition. The winner of the state finals will represent Kansas on the national stage on Tuesday, November 12!
As part of the event, Fidelity Bank is sponsoring special programming that explores ‘Our Place in Democracy’ through a half day of activities and connection. Community-based organizations will also be in attendance sharing ways to get involved in your neighborhood, community and civic life.
Here’s the agenda at a glance:
2:00 p.m. – Programming on ‘Our Place in Democracy’
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
6:30 p.m. – Networking reception
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