Bixby Metro Chamber Launches National Civics Bee®Bixby Metro Chamber Announces National Civics Bee
Bixby, OK middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title
BIXBY, OK—The Bixby Metro Chamber proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Bixby 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 in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel of judges review the essays, the top 20 students will be selected to advance to their local competition: an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge. The Bixby Metro Chamber will host its local competition in the spring of 2025. The local finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including prizes worth at least $500 for the first-place student.
Participants in the National Civics Bee® will have the chance to gain recognition for their civics knowledge and skills and compete for prestigious prizes throughout the competition. The competition enables students to explore issues that matter to their communities, furthering their understanding of civic engagement and fostering responsible citizenship. Winners from each of the local competitions across Oklahoma will be invited to take part in the state finals. The first-place winner of the state finals will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete for prizes worth at least $50,000 during the national championship in the Fall of 2025.
“The value that comes from early knowledge of how our government works at all levels and the history of how it came to be cannot be measured. The National Civics Bee® provides a great way for students to learn more about civics in a way that’s proven to help them retain knowledge and have a lot of fun,” said Krystal Crockett, President/CEO of the Bixby Metro Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on entering the National Civics Bee® in Bixby, OK visit: www.nationalcivicsbeebixby.com
For interview requests or additional information, please contact KrystalC@BixbyChamber.com
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About National Civics Bee®
The National Civics Bee®, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s The Civic Trust®, is an annual nonpartisan competition aimed at improving civics education and literacy among middle school students, their families, and communities. The National Civics Bee® helps elevate civics as a national priority through a network of state and local chambers across the country. The National Civics Bee® is made possible through the generous support of its founding partner, the Daniels Fund, Citizen Travelers, and other funders.
