2026 National Civics Bee Connecticut State Finals

The National Civics Bee is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

Middle school students competed all across Connecticut this year. The finalists will join us for the National Civics Bee Connecticut State Finals as they continue to flex their civics knowledge.

More information about the competition, including Rules and Code of Conduct, can be found here.

For questions, please contact Samantha Barbaro.

Agenda

9:30 am | Check-In, Meet & Greet 

10 am | Opening Remarks  

• Mike Hydeck, Anchor, NBC Connecticut 

• Dustin Nord, Director, CBIA Foundation  

10:15 am | Competition Rounds One and Two | Quiz Questions 

10:45 am | Break 

11:00 am | Competition Round Three | Essay Pitch 

11:30 am | Community Engagement  

11:40 am | Winners Announced 

11:45 am | Reception