This is the official page for the National Junior Classical League.
The National Junior Classical League is an organization of middle school and high school students sponsored by the American Classical League. It is composed of local and state chapters and is the largest Classical organization in the world today. Its purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity.
06/02/2026
The summer Torch: U.S. is now live! Read about JCLers’ creative myths, national convention, our virtual Spring Planning Meeting, and opinions on exotic Roman food.
Visit bit.ly/2026summertorch to check it out!
Please reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions.
-Oliva Chen, 2025-2026 NJCL Editor
06/02/2026
05/27/2026
The deadline for NJCL Convention is approaching! Join us in Bloomington!
04/14/2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 NJCL National Convention in Bloomington, IN! Follow the link below to the Convention Fax document to find how to register, the convention schedule, pricing options, and so much more. The deadline to register is June 7, 2026. We hope to see you all this summer at Indiana University!
2026 NJCL Convention FAX 2026 NJCL CONVENTION FAX Last updated 4/7/2026 Check back for further updates N.B. If any links are not working, please check back at a later date. A few documents are still in progress. What is it? The NJCL Convention FAX provides all the important details such as logistics, proper conduct...
03/11/2026
The Classical Opportunities Bulletin is now available! For a list of summer programs, jobs, internships, learning opportunities, and more, head to bit.ly/ClassicalOpsBulletin!
- Stella Anderson, NJCL First Vice President 2025-2026
03/10/2026
What to join us at NJCL Convention this summer?? Head to https://www.njcl.org/Students/Convention-Registration-Awards to check out opportunities to receive free registration!
-Todd Wegenhart, Publicity & Scholastic Services Chair
03/10/2026
Mark your calendars! This year's National Classics Week will be hosted from April 15th to the anniversary of the founding of Rome on April 21st. The theme will be "Ancient Authors," so join us as we explore the range of genres and writers that make up the vast world of classical literature. The packet is forthcoming, so be sure to keep an eye out!
-Stella Anderson, NJCL First Vice President, 2025-2026
03/10/2026
We are excited to announce the results of the NJCL Committee election which concluded on March 1. Joining the committee in July are:
Maddie Briner, Graphic Arts Chair
Theri Andino, Certamen Chair
Seth Knowles, Convention Advisor
In addition, Christopher Rourke was elected for a second term as Communications Chair.
The terms for everyone elected will begin at the end of this year's NJCL Convention in July. Everyone who is newly elected will have opportunities between now and the start of their terms to observe the operations of the NJCL Board of Directors and to be mentored by the current committee members.
Special thanks go to everyone who sought a position in this election and to everyone who voted: your engagement and participation with the NJCL is essential for the organization to thrive and we are a better organization because of your interest.
-Todd Wegenhart, Committee Chair
03/01/2026
"The spring Torch: U.S. is now live! Explore myths and Roman culture in the modern world, see what other states are up to, and become informed about upcoming events, such as National Classics Week. Please visit bit.ly/2026springtorch or look at the link in our bio to check it out! Email me at [email protected] with any questions."
--Olivia Chen, NJCL Editor 2025-2026
01/27/2026
Don't forget that the deadline for the NJCL Creative Writing Contest is coming up in a few weeks! Find more information at https://www.njcl.org/Students/Non-Convention-Contests/Creative-Writing
- Todd, Programs & Scholastic Services