The St. Tammany Chamber partners with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a nonpartisan civics competition encouraging young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
ABOUT THE CIVICS BEE
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee’s Regional Competition in Covington on May 4, 2026, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Civics Bee is an annual nonpartisan civics competition for middle school students that increases civic knowledge, skills and disposition among young Americans, their families and communities.
2026 Regional Winners:
1st Place: Henry Schneidau, St. Margaret Mary Catholic School in Slidell
2nd Place: Carolyn McCormick, Monteleone Junior High School in Mandeville
3rd Place: Kaysen Barlow, St. Tammany Junior High School in Slidell
WHY CIVICS?
We believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. Through the National Civics Bee, we promote greater civic knowledge in Southeast Louisiana and celebrate our civic pride.
“LIVE” REGIONAL COMPETITION IN ST. TAMMANY
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HOW TO ENTER
Essay submissions are now closed. Look for the 2027 competition dates this summer.
Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student residing in southeast Louisiana with an idea about using civics to improve their community may submit their essay to participate in one local competition in their state. All essays must be submitted by Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
If selected, you will be invited to participate in the Regional Competition (live competition) to be held in St. Tammany.
The Regional Competition finalists compete for cash prizes.
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $125
EDUCATORS
Are you an educator in an area public, private or home school? You can bring the National Civics Bee to life in your classroom! Download the toolkit below or contact Michelle Biggs at michelle@sttammanychamber.org or 985-273-3003 for more information.
