Idaho PTA is excited to help spread the word about the National Civics Bee—a prestigious civics competition for Idaho 6th–8th grade students, now launching in Idaho for the first time!
Students will write a 4-paragraph essay identifying a real community issue and proposing solutions—connecting their ideas to America’s founding principles and civic education.
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (11:59 PM Hawaii Standard Time)
Who Should Participate
✅ Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
✅ Public, charter, private, and homeschool students
Why It Matters
This is a fun and meaningful opportunity for students to:
strengthen writing, critical thinking, and public speaking skills
explore real-world solutions and civic leadership
compete for prizes and recognition
Prize Highlights
🏆 State Final 1st Place: $1,000
🏫 School Prize: potential $5,000 donation to the winner’s school
🇺🇸 National Championship: chance to win $100,000 with a 529 contribution
National Civic Bee’s Idaho Statewide Competition
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 1pm
Melaleuca Event Center
4609 W 65th S, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
What You Can Do Today
✅ Share this with middle school families
✅ Encourage teachers to assign the essay as a classroom activity
✅ Help your student submit before the deadline
Helpful Links
🌐 National Civics Bee Website:
https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/national-civics-bee
🎥 National Civics Bee Highlights Video:
https://youtube.com/watch?si=adOM0fyyD1sq5_MZ&v=lQdMbyBUttc&feature=youtu.be
📝 Student Essay Guide:
https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/student-essay-guide/
🎬 Teacher Video: How to Use the Toolkit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki4u_ua-_mc
Call to Action
📣 If you have a middle schooler—or know someone who does—share this today!
Idaho students have a powerful voice, and this is their chance to turn ideas into real impact.