Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee 2025
Event Details
Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kansas Leadership Center
325 East Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS
You’re invited to support Kansas middle school students competing in the second Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee® on Thursday, June 5! 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 five chambers of commerce across Kansas: Hutchinson, Overland Park, Pittsburg, Salina 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 later this fall!
Agenda at a glance
1 p.m. – Programming on Civic Life
4 to 6 p.m. – Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee
6 p.m. – Networking reception
Free and open to the public, the Kansas State Finals is a full-day event designed to energize civic engagement across generations. The program includes a keynote address by Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA, a poetry reading and discussion, and your choice of one of three breakout sessions:
- Student Civic Leadership
- Educator and Parent/Guardian Civic Engagement
- Corporate Social Responsibility Panel on Building Civic Engagement (sponsored by Fidelity Bank)
The day concludes with the Kansas State Finals competition and a networking reception.
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