On May 1st, the Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the local competition of the National Civics Bee. The event included an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge.
Ruslana T. from Ray Pec East Middle School took first place, followed by Loula B. from Grain Valley North Middle School and Anthony W. from Grain Valley North Middle School for second and third places, respectively.
The first-place winner received a $500 cash prize and will advance to the state competition along with the other two finalists who also received cash prizes.
The top state winners will receive various prizes, and the first-place winner of the State Finals will earn a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Championship in the Fall of 2025. Prizes at the National Championship include a grand prize of a $100,000 529 plan for first place, $25,000 for second place, and $15,000 for third place.
