High School Speech Contests

2026 Season Dates

Coaches must proactively plan around breaks/days off; we will NOT extend deadlines due to conflicts.

  • 01/13/26, 5pm: Registration + State time slot selection opens (Fri. 3:30 & 5:30pm time slots book quickly)
  • 02/09-02/28: In-person subdistricts
  • 02/10: subdist. virt. limited prep posted
  • 03/02: subdist. virtual video due
  • 03/02-03/05: subdist. virt. adjudication
  • 03/09-03/28: in-person districts
  • 03/10: dist. virt. limited prep posted
  • 03/30: dist. virtual video due
  • 03/31-04/02: dist. virt. adjudication
  • 03/31: State virt. limited prep posted
  • 04/07 (Noon): State regist. confirmation due
  • 04/17-04/18: State in-person
  • 04/20: State virtual videos due
  • 04/21-04/22: Virt. State adjudication
  • 04/24 (12pm): Adjudicator score appeals due
  • 05/01: School awards announced

Festivals

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