Competition & Showcase Information
Please find current information regarding competitions to be held during the 2025-26 school year. Check back regularly
Regional Competitions
Southwest (HS) – University of Evansville, Nov. 5
Southwest (MS) – University of Evansville, Nov. 6
Central (HS) – IU Indianapolis, Oct. 31
Central (MS) – IU Indianapolis, Nov. 7
Northeast (MS/ HS) – Ivy Tech Fort Wayne Coliseum Campus, Nov. 14
Northwest (MS/HS) – Indiana University Northwest, Nov. 14
State Competition
Indiana Middle School State Competition – December 9, Crowne Plaza Union Station, Indianapolis
Indiana High School State Competition – December 10, Crowne Plaza Union Station, Indianapolis
Sign Up to Volunteer as a competition judge.
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Regional Competition Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the We the People regional competitions, please reach out to Director of Civic Education Programs, Amelia Miller at [email protected].
We the People Class Registration Forms
2025 High School Class Registration
2025 Middle School Class Registration
Regional Questions
2025 High School Regional Questions
2025 Middle School Regional Questions
For Regional Competition, classes will study two questions per unit. They will be asked one question per unit at the competition.
Scoring Rubric (NEW)
This Scoring Rubric will serve as the scoring criteria/rubric for the competition this year.
The Foundation hosted a conversation about the new rubric, its elements, and use for the upcoming competition. You can view the recording here: https://youtu.be/dL8LVED6arM.
State Hearing Questions
High School State Hearing Questions
Middle School State Hearing Questions
For State Competition, classes will study three questions per unit. They will be asked two questions per unit at the competition.