2023 Student Event Preview
The 2023 student event season in Riverside County is set to begin with all events being held in person and some with virtual components. Students and coaches have been preparing for months to compete at the county level and earn invitations to state and national competitions.
Events are aligned, and in collaboration with, state and national competition guidelines.
Award Ceremonies are set to take place in person for each event.
More details on each event will be available on specific event pages as the event dates near.
Here is a preview of the 2023 Riverside County Student Events:
ACADEMIC DECATHLON
What :
Academic competition with the 2023 theme “The American Revolution and the New Nation”.
When:
January 18, 2023 – Essay (Virtual)January 21, 2023 – Speech/Interview (In Person)
January 28, 2023 – Objective Tests (Virtual)
February 4, 2023 – Super Quiz, 9:00 a.m.*
February 4, 2023 – Awards, 1:00 p.m.*
Where:
Canyon Springs High School (Gym)
23100 Cougar Canyon Drive
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
2022 Champions: Elsinore High School Captures 6th Consecutive Riverside County Academic Decathlon Title
2023 Participants: Estimated 90 students from 8 schools and 7 Districts.
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
What:
Competition featuring science and engineering projects designed, developed, and displayed, by students.
When:
January 1-25, 2023 – Project Submission
February 1-13, 2023 – Project Review
March 1, 2023 – Judging
March 1, 2023 – Interviews (Junior and Senior Divisions ONLY)
March 2, 2023 – Public Viewing*
March 3, 2023 – Awards Ceremony, 5:00 p.m.*
Where:
Bourns Technology Center
1200 Columbia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
2022 Champions: Riverside County Students Earn Gold Medals, Advance to State, National, and International Science Fairs
2023 Participants: Estimated 485 student participants from 36 school districts.
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. Franks.*
When:
Seven rounds of competition starting January 26, 2023 and ending with the finals on February 23.
2022 Champion: Notre Dame High School defeated Riverside Poly High School.
Notre Dame High School Advances to State Mock Trial, Individual Honors and Internships Awarded
2023 Participants: 20 high school teams and 383 students.
HISTORY DAY
What:
A year-long educational program in which students become historians. The theme for 2023 is "Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas."
When:
March 11, 2023 – Interviews and Showcase
March 11, 2023 – Awards Ceremony, 4:00 p.m.*
Where:
Canyon Springs High School (Gym)
23100 Cougar Canyon Drive
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
2022 Riverside County History Day Recap: 308 Students from Riverside County Schools Participate in National History Day Competition
2023 Participants: 13 district teams and 300+ students
SPELLING BEE
What:
The traditional spelling bee will be held in person at Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center. The winner from Riverside County will move on to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.*
When:
March 23, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Where:
Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Spelling Bee Highlights: Prior years winners and programs
2023 Participants: 27 districts and 54 students.
*Open to the public