Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized in partnership with The Civics Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Hutchinson will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions.
Middle school students from public, private, charter and homeschools were invited to take part in the first- round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel reviewed the 500-word essays, the top 20 students were selected to move on to the next round of competition: a live quiz event to test their civics knowledge. Over 100 submissions were received from local elementary and middle schools. The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce will host this event on Wednesday April 17th at Noon at Stringer Fine Arts. The finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including $500 cash for the first-place student.
Finalists include students from Central Christian School, Hutchinson Middle School 7, Hutchinson Middle School 8 and Morgan Elementary.
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