Student Events and Programs
Celebrating Academic Excellence
Our programs and events provide opportunities to showcase academic excellence across West Virginia.
Academic Showdown
A head-to-head academic competition bringing West Virginia high school students together for regional matchups.
Arts Alive
Showcasing outstanding arts education and student achievements.
Golden Horseshoe
Honoring 8th-grade students who excel in West Virginia history.
National History Day
National History Day is a national contest, which begins with local and state contests, that allows students to research and become experts on a historical topic of interest.
Poetry Out Loud
A national competition where students memorize and recite poetry, helping students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.
Young Writer's Day
Since 1984, the WV Young Writers Contest celebrates student writing, fostering creativity and expression.
Student Fairs
West Virginia State Social Studies Fair
West Virginia State Social Studies Fair provides opportunities for students to study and understand cultural, social, political, geographic and economic forces of historical and current issues.
West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair
The West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair creates opportunities for students to be creative and resourceful as they contemplate problems to solve in the real world.
HeaderGovernor's Schools
Free summer programming in the arts, humanities, mathematics, science, and technology
for students in grades 7 to 11.
Civics Programs
United States Senate Youth Program
A national nonpartisan initiative to provide talented high school students with an opportunity to demonstrate leadership abilities and deepen their understanding of America’s political processes.
Youth Leadership Association
Students learn the operations of government through programs like Youth and Government Seminars (grade 8), Youth in Government (grades 9-12), and Model United Nations.
Celebrate Freedom Week
Celebrate Freedom Week is a full week of classes to educate students about the founding of the United States, including the founding values and the sacrifices made for freedom.
Contact Us
Reach out if you have questions about student enrichment programs.
Visit the Student Enrichment office page to browse employees who work in this area.
