Wisconsin Civics Games

Thanks to all the volunteers and students - another great turn out for the Wisconsin Civics Games. Congrats Wauwatosa West!

https://wnanews.com/2026/05/01/wauwatosa-west-wins-2026-wisconsin-civics-games-state-finals/

WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games, airing at 9 a.m. on May 1, in partnership with event organizers: Wisconsin Newspaper Association and Universities of Wisconsin

WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games WisconsinEye Public Affairs Network brings you exclusive live coverage of the 2026 Civics Games, airing at 9 a.m. on May 1, in partnership with event organizers: Wisconsin Newspaper Association and the Universities of Wisconsin.

Congrats and good luck at the State Finals

16 teams advance to Wisconsin Civics Games finals | Wisconsin Newspaper Association Students from 16 teams across the state will compete at this year’s Wisconsin Civics Games state finals on May 1, the Universities of Wisconsin announced on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) has announced that the management of the Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games will transition to the Universities of Wisconsin, effective this year. The WNAF launched the Wisconsin Civics Games in 2018 to address the growing need for civic education for high school students.

Registration for the 2026 Civics Games is open. The competition, which aims to promote civics education and encourage Wisconsin high school students to develop an interest in public service, will host play-off competitions virtually on Wednesday and Thursday on April 8-9.

WNAF Civics Games Transition to Universities of Wisconsin The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation (WNAF) has announced that the management of the Foundation’s Wisconsin Civics Games will transition to the Universities of Wisconsin, effective this year. The WNAF launched the Wisconsin Civics Games in 2018 to address the growing need for civic educa...

The 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games playoff competitions will be held virtually on April 8-9, and the state finals will be held on May 1 at the State Capitol in Madison.

Registration deadline: March 1, 2026 at noon: https://wnanews.formstack.com/forms/wisconsincivicsgames

Congrats - The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 WNA Foundation Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, now renamed the First Amendment Essay and Editorial Cartoon Contest.

2025 WNAF Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest Winners The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest.

Deadline Extended – Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest - entries due December 1st.

Deadline Extended - Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the fifth annual Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, which aims to increase civic education and engagement while celebrating the rights established by the First Amendment.

Any middle & high schoolers want to win $500?!

Wisconsin Civics Games' editorial writing and cartoon contest is an opportunity to speak out on the 1st Amendment.

We want to hear from the next generation on their views of the First Amendment!🎨📓✏️

Deadline to enter is November 14th

https://wnanews.com/2025/09/01/wisconsin-civics-games-editorial-writing-cartoon-contest-now-accepting-entries-2/

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation is accepting entries for the fifth annual Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest - which aims to increase civic education and engagement while celebrating the rights established by the First Amendment.

First-place winners in each contest will receive $500, second-place winners will receive $250, and third-place winners will receive $100.

Wisconsin Civics Games Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest now accepting entries The WNA Foundation is excited to announce the fifth annual Editorial Writing & Cartoon Contest, which aims to increase civic education and engagement while celebrating the rights established by the First Amendment.

Congrats again to Platteville High School and nice article by The Platteville Journal

The 2025 Wisconsin Civics Games Championship took place May 2, 2025 at the Wisconsin State Capitol