What Is the Greater Pittsburgh Civics Bee?
The Civics Bee is an exciting competition designed to ignite middle school students' passion for civic engagement and community involvement. Through essay writing and live quiz challenges, students showcase their understanding of civics and their ability to make a positive impact.
How It Works
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Submit an Essay Middle school students write a short essay responding to a prompt about civic responsibility and community leadership.
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Compete in the Quiz Bee Top essayists advance to a thrilling live quiz competition, testing their knowledge of civics, government, and community engagement.
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Win Prizes and Recognition Winners receive prizes and community recognition for their civic knowledge and leadership potential.
Why Participate?
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Learn Civic Responsibility:
Gain valuable knowledge about how government works and how to make a difference in your community.
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Build Leadership Skills
Develop skills to inspire others and take action.
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Earn Recognition & Win Prizes
Stand out as a leader in your school and community. Also compete for exciting rewards and accolades!
Who Can Join?
The Civics Bee is open to all middle school students passionate about making a difference in their communities. Whether you’re a budding leader or just starting to explore your civic potential, this competition is for you!
Key Dates
Essay Submission Deadline: Feb. 4th 2025
Finalists Announcement:
Live Quiz Competition: May 1st 2025