The upcoming student event season in Riverside County for the year 2024 is poised to kick off, featuring a mix of in-person and virtual components across events. Dedicated students and coaches have invested months in rigorous preparation, aiming to showcase their skills at the county level and secure invitations to state and national competitions.
These events adhere to the guidelines set forth by both state and national competitions, ensuring alignment and collaboration. The climax of each event will be marked by in-person Award Ceremonies, adding a personal touch to the recognition of participants' achievements.
More details on each event will be available on specific event pages as the event dates near.
Here is a preview of the 2024 Riverside County Student Events:
ACADEMIC DECATHLON
What:
Academic competition with the 2024 theme “Technology and Humanity”.
When:
January 13, 2024 – Essay and Objective Tests (Virtual)
January 27, 2023 – Speech/Interview, Super Quiz, and Awards
Where:
Canyon Springs High School
23100 Cougar Canyon Drive
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
2023 Champions: Western Center Academy Wins 40th Annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon Title
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SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
What:
Competition featuring science and engineering projects designed, developed, and displayed by students.
When:
March 1, 2024 – Project Set Up and Judging
March 2, 2024 – Public Viewing and Awards Ceremony
Where:
Riverside Convention Center
3637 Fifth St.
Riverside, CA 92501
2023 Champions: Riverside County Students Earn Gold Medals, Advance to State, National, and International Science Fairs
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MOCK TRIAL
What:
Fictional legal trial competition with students trying the case as members of the defense and prosecution teams. This year’s trial is People vs. Clark.
When:
Seven rounds of competition starting January 25, 2024 and ending with the finals on February 22.
2023 Champion: Murrieta Valley High School defeated Martin Luther King High School.
Murrieta Valley High School Named Champions at 41st Annual Riverside County Mock Trial Competition
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HISTORY DAY
What:
A year-long educational program in which students become historians. Theme for 2024 is "Turning Points in History."
When:
February 24, 2024 – Competition and Awards Ceremony
Canyon Springs High School
23100 Cougar Canyon Drive
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
2023 Riverside County History Day Recap: Results From 2023 National History Day Competition: 73 Projects By 129 Students Advance To National History Day-California Competition
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SPELLING BEE
What:
The traditional spelling bee will be held in person at Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center. The winner from Riverside County will move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
When:
March 28, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Where:
Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center
4280 Brockton Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
2023 Spelling Bee Champion: Avijeet Randhawa Wins 45th Riverside County Spelling Bee
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