State Academics & Fine Arts Competition

Annual events for students across different age groups to nurture their individual talents and to compete in events for Bible, academics, music, speech, and art.

Promoting Student Development and Discipline

The State Academic & Fine Arts Competition is part of the teaching and training aspects of Christian education. It is the largest series of events sponsored by WACS.

Students can compete in a variety of events. Competitions are held for all age groups (elementary, junior high, and senior high). This is a unique opportunity to develop the talents the Lord has given each student.

The competition provides the students and schools the ability to be sharpened and strengthened by other students and schools. The skills and disciplines that are gained from students being involved prepares them for a life of ministry.

Details & Logistics for State Competition

Miss Megan Haynes is our State Academic & Fine Arts Competition Coordinator. Please feel welcome to contact her with any questions.

Competition Calendar

Click to download the State Academics & Fine Arts Competitions Calendar.

January 2024

  • January 15-26 – JH/SH Online Testing Order Period. Must be ordered by January 28
  • January 26 – JH/SH State Competition Registration Deadline
  • January 26 – Elementary/JH/SH Bible Quizzing Registration Deadline
  • January 29 to Feb 23 – JH/SH Academic Online Testing for State Competition

February 2024

  • February 12 – Short Story, Poetry and Essay Entries Due in the WACS office

March 2024

  • March 5 – Elementary/JH/SH Bible Quizzing - Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
  • March TBD – SH Debate Competition - Location TBD
  • March 8 – Junior and Senior High State Fine Arts Competition - Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
  • March 13 – AACS Nationals Competition Registration to the WACS Office Deadline
  • March 4 to 15 – Elementary Online Testing Order Period - Must be ordered by March 15
  • March 15 – Elementary State Competition Registration Deadline
  • March 18 to April 12 – Elementary Academic Online Testing for State Competition

April 2024

  • April 9 to 11 – AACS Nationals Competition
  • April 19 – Elementary State Competition at Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown​
  • April 26 – Elementary State Competition at Bay City Christian School, Green Bay
Competition Schedule & Performance Times

The State Academic & Fine Arts Competition Opening Rally typically begins at 9:15 AM. The Closing Rally should start at 5:15 PM if all categories end on time.

The Closing Rally and Final Awards Program will be live streamed by Calvary Baptist Church here.

Competitor List by Event and School Performance Times will be send to the schools to review two weeks before the competition. The schedule will be posted here the week of competition.

Competitor List by Event

School Performance Times

Competition Manual & Registration Forms

Competition Manual

Judges Forms

Registration Forms

The AACS Competition Manual (2020 edition) will govern National Competition 2021–2025. We recommend your school purchase the national manual and carefully review it.

State competitions often operate under different rules. Competitors must follow current Nationals rules and use the current AACS judging forms at Nationals. The AACS Competition Manual (2020 edition) includes the Science Fair Manual.

Click to view the AACS Competition Annual Update (April 2023).

Spelling Competition Resources

Spelling study lists can be accessed here, and all words listed are from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.

AACS High School National Competition

  • Words are organized into four lists (Contest A & B and Champion A & B).
  • Initial rounds will be from the lists. Additional words for advanced rounds may be chosen from the official contest dictionary.
  • Instruct high school students to study all four lists.

Junior High Competitions

  • Junior high competitions are governed by the various state organizations.
  • AACS suggests instructing junior high students to study the two A lists (Contest A and Champion A).
  • Initial rounds will be from the lists. Additional words for advanced rounds may be chosen from the official contest dictionary.

Elementary Competitions

Bible Quiz Resources & Registration Forms

2024 Bible Quizzing Calendar

  • January 26 – Elementary/JH/SH Bible Quizzing Registration Deadline
  • March 5 – Elementary and Junior High and Senior High Bible Quizzing Competition at Calvary Baptist Christian School, Watertown
  • April 9-11 – AACS Nationals Competition

Bible Quizzing Registration

Bible Quizzing registration and fees for 2024 are due by January 26, 2024. Please click below to complete and submit your registration to the WACS office by that date.

Registration Form for WACS Bible Quizzing

The fees for Bible Quizzing this year are $50 PER TEAM. The fees MUST be paid before your school will be entered into the competitions. A $25 late fee will be charged for fees not received by January 26.

Elementary Bible Quizzing Passages

  • 2023-2024    Matthew 3-10
  • 2024-2025    Hebrews 1 & 11; I & II Peter
  • 2025-2026    Romans 3-10
  • 2026-2027    Mark 2 & 3; I, II, and III John; Jude
  • 2027-2028     I & II Timothy
  • 2028-2029     Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon
  • 2030-2031     John 15-21
  • 2031-2032     Acts 1-6
  • 2032-2033     II Corinthians

Junior/Senior High Bible Quizzing Passages

  • 2023-2024    Matthew
  • 2024-2025    Hebrews, I & II Peter
  • 2025-2026    Romans, James
  • 2026-2027    Mark; I, II, & III John; Jude
  • 2027-2028    I & II Thessalonians; I & II Timothy; Titus
  • 2028-2029    Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
  • 2030-2031    John
  • 2031-2032    Acts
  • 2032-2033    I & II Corinthians

Bible Quizzing Winners

Click here to view a list of WACS schools Bible Quiz competition winners.

How can we help?

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