Join us for the Kansas State Finals of the National Civics Bee®!

Kansas middle school students are stepping onto the stage to share bold ideas for strengthening their communities — and you’re invited to watch it happen live in Wichita.

Hosted by the Kansas Leadership Center in partnership with The Civic Trust® and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Kansas State Finals brings together top students from regional competitions across the state for an exciting afternoon of civics competition, civic ideas and community celebration.

• Students compete for prizes and statewide recognition
• Finalists answer civics questions and present civic ideas live
• The Kansas champion advances to the national championship in Washington, D.C.
• Free and open to the public

What Is the National Civics Bee®?

The National Civics Bee® encourages students in grades 6–8 to explore civic life, strengthen their civic knowledge and share ideas for improving their communities. Modeled after traditional academic competitions, the Bee combines civics questions with student presentations focused on real-world challenges.

The winner of the Kansas State Finals advances to the National Civics Bee® Championship in Washington, D.C.

Why Civics Matters 

We believe informed and engaged citizens strengthen communities, workplaces and democracy itself. The National Civics Bee® celebrates young people who are curious about public life and willing to contribute to their communities.

Ready to test your civics knowledge? Take a brief quiz featuring the kinds of questions students will tackle during the Civics Bee.

Contact 

If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Dani Gains at dgains@kansasleadershipcenter.org.