Student Events

We the People Congressional Hearings

Teams of students from local high schools will put their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution to the test during the annual “We the People” Congressional Hearings competition. Students give oral presentations on six selected topics in hearings and undergo rigorous questioning by government teachers and Constitutional experts. Each competing school is divided into six teams — one team for each of the six hearing topics.

Congressional Hearings Teachers/Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 • 3:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting

Registration Deadline/Intent to Participate Due: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
OMS Registration: https://kern.k12oms.org/1513-221595

Judge Recruitment Due: Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Competition Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
Golden Valley High School, 801 Hosking Avenue, Bakersfield

Winners of the We the People Congressional Hearings

Christine Goedhart-Humphrey
Student Events Coordinator
(661) 636-4330
chhumphrey@kern.org