Competitions eligible for reimbursement are:
·         Academic Decathlon
·         DECA/Delta Epsilon Chi
·         Destination Imagination
·         INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair
·         National History Day

There is a maximum total reimbursement of $2500 for any team attending one of these competitions. Included in that amount is a cap of $1000 per team for competition registration and up to $200 per student or BVSD staff chaperone for airfare and lodging reimbursement. Please refer to the attached Reimbursement Application for National Academic or Educational Competitions for more information. Please fill out the form to receive reimbursement.

For activities not listed above, funding is not available at current funding levels.  In the rare and unanticipated event additional funding comes available for additional programs, any group not listed above is required to secure advance approval for reimbursement. Such approval must be obtained from the BVSD Advanced Academic Services Office or Institutional Equity Office prior to applying to the competition or contest.

Destination Imagination
March 13, 2010
Monarch High School

Th2 2010 DI tournament will be held on March 13, 2010 at Monarch High School
BVSD Destination Imagination Page Includes regional winners
State Winners! 2009

History Day
March 6, 2010,  2009-2010 Theme: Innovation in History: Impact and Change
Front Range Community College

Regional History Day Application Form
Boulder Valley Regional History Day: Jackie Webb, coordinator, jackie.webb@netscape.com or PH: 303-378-2006.
 
The 2010 History Day will be held on March 6, 2010 at Front Range Community College.
Junior Division Winners! Boulder Valley Regional Competition 2009
Senior Division Winners! Boulder Valley Regional Competition 2009
Colorado History Day. State Winners!
National History Day
Congratulations to the 2 BVSD students who placed at the national competition:
9th Place Junior Division:  David Ritzwoller from Summit Middle School for his paper, Professor George Norlin: Inspirational Opponent of Discrimination and Bigotry.
10th Place Senior Division Ailsa Walsh from Fairview HS for her exhibit, Coco Chanel - A Century at the Cutting Edge. 

Literary Magazine
2010 Literary Magazine K-12  New Submission Deadline Date!
Art and writing submissions are due February 22, 2010.  Note this is a new date!  The TAG office is again sponsoring the annual literary magazine to showcase exceptional student works. Please copy and share this information with students, teachers and parents.

HOW:
All submissions should be sent to Becky Whittenburg, BVSD TAG office, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, CO 80303, through school mail, or e-mailed to becky.whittenburg@bvsd.org.
Submissions must be typed. Please proofread and make sure submissions are in final publishing form.
Students must include name, grade, school.
A selection panel will chose works to be included in the magazines.
All writing and art submissions must be received by February 22, 2010.
Please do not submit packets of class projects or assignments. Each piece should be of exceptional quality and of individual merit. Please remember that these will not be large publications. We say this not to discourage submissions, but to insure that we receive the most appropriate submissions.
All submitted pieces will be returned before the end of the school year.

WHAT:
The BVSD Literary Magazine cannot be held responsible for the illegal use of a copyrighted materials. Plagiarism is, however, illegal and appropriate measures may be taken if plagiarized works are submitted. All submissions must be completely original.
Quality of writing is the number one priority.
A wide variety of literary works will be considered including poetry, short stories, essays, position papers and dramatic dialogue.
Foreign language submissions are encouraged. They must be accompanied by English translation. (Second language students may have all the help they need doing the translations.)
There is a 750 word maximum, but smaller pieces may have a greater chance of being included.
Black and white drawings, black and white photos and small, black and white graphics are also requested.
Works may not have been commercially published elsewhere.
District policy IGDB, Student Publications, will guide decisions regarding the inclusion of a submission in the event there is a question of its appropriateness.

BENEFITS:
The authors of four "Readers' Choice" selections (one each from K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12) and the two students whose black and white illustrations or photos are selected for the two covers will each receive an award of a $50 savings bond.
Students whose work is selected for inclusion will receive a copy of the publication.
Authors and artists retain all rights to their work.
The literary magazines will be copyrighted. Further duplication shall require permission of the individual contributor.
Each student whose work is selected and each BVSD school library will receive a copy of the publication. Assorted school constituents will receive copies. A limited number of additional copies will be made available for purchase.
Any questions or concern should be addressed to Becky Whittenburg at 303-447-5067 or by e-mail to becky.whittenburg@bvsd.org.

Topic : Math Contests

Math League Grades 4-12

UNC Math Contest High school students
Professor Richard Grassl
Department of Mathematical Sciences
University of Northern Colorado
501 20th Street, Campus Box 122
Greeley,CO 80638-0098

Topic : Science Contests ‎

Science Bowl

Topic : Writing and Language Arts Competitions ‎

Spelling Bee The annual Spelling Bee will be held TBA at Monarch HS. Questions need to be directed to Robin Footdale at the Camera 303-442-1202 x1221. PLEASE NOTE that there will be a NEW $99 fee for schools to send a contestant to the Boulder Valley Regional Spelling Bee beginning in the 2007-2008 school year.

Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition The Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition, founded in 1998, exists to nurture talent and create opportunities for individuals wanting to become screenwriters. The competition's focus is on good writing and storytelling. Any genre is welcome, with past entries ranging from comedies, to dramas, to thrillers, to science fiction. The website has further information, including online entry forms and a newsletter. This website also includes some Q&A sections about cautions advised in entering such competitions.

National Novel Writing Month - November Children and adults can participate in this fun activity - writing a novel in a month. Special pages and accomodations are available for children and they may work together, including whole classes.  

Topic : Misc. Competitions

Boulder Valley Chess League 

National Geographic Geography Bee

Knowledge Master Open

Hoagies List of Academic Competitions