ABOUT THE BEE

The Canton Chamber of Commerce along with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a first-of-its-kind civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th graders will flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in the inaugural National Civics Bee national championship in November 2024.

ADDITIONAL INFO

The second round is a live event taking place on April 23rd in the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University from 6:30 -8:30 pm. The community is invited to look on as the students compete for the three top honors. There will also be an audience only version of the question and answer rounds. Bring your devices but don't be surprised if you are not smarter than a 6th Grader! Watch the video below for a snapshot a live event and catch the excitement of the young participants. 

The top 20 winners of the essay competition are (in no particular order):

Aarti P. – PCCSK Virtual Middle School

Laya K. - East Middle School

Shayaan A. - Liberty Middle School

Ashley T. – Clague Middle School

Bhagya S. - East Middle School

Kaylie S. – Pioneer Middle School

Simon R. – West Middle School

Aisha S. – East Middle School

Lina M. – Pioneer Middle School

Jaya K. – East Middle School

Shivam S. – East Middle School

Evan Z. – East Middle School

Aaron W. – Allen Park Middle School

Aayan P. - Pioneer Middle School

Shlok P. – Pioneer Middle School

Isabella W. – Pioneer Middle School

Aum P. – Discovery Middle School

Halimat O. – West Middle School

Zainab A. – Liberty Middle School

Rawan H. - Discovery Middle School

Congratulations to all of the students for their thoughtful essays and to the top 20 who will continue on to the next round of competition.

With enormous gratitude we thank the educators and parents who encouraged these young citizens to partake in this event. 

• National Civics Bee Highlights Video: https://youtu.be/lQdMbyBUttc?si=adOM0fyyD1sq5_MZ 
  

WHY CIVICS? 

The Canton Chamber of Commerce along with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, is participating in the National Civics Bee because 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 are promoting greater civic knowledge in Michigan, educating students, and celebrating our civic pride.