National History Day in Missouri

10/09/2026

Don't forget to apply for this new opportunity! Applications are due September 15, 2026.

Visit the application for History Day Classroom Grant eligibility information and application instructions: https://www.nhdmo.org/educators.html

📣Calling all teachers and schools! New opportunity available for the development of projects!

The The State Historical Society of Missouri is offering grant funding of up to $500 to schools participating in the Missouri History Day program! The grant aims to assist teachers in integrating National History Day into their curricula and to increase the accessibility of the History Day program for students statewide.

Applications must be submitted by a Missouri History Day school or teacher. Grant funding must be used towards creating Missouri History Day projects.

Check out the application for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and grant details!

Applications open: August 12, 2026 (today!)
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026

For the application, visit: https://www.nhdmo.org/educators.html

To learn about Missouri History Day: https://www.nhdmo.org/



[Image: Rohan Deshpande (left) with his teacher Megan Burian (right) of Marquette Sr. High at the National Contest in 2026]

08/09/2026

Join Angie Allison, White House Decision Center Facilitator and Curriculum Specialist, on September 22 at 4 p.m. for a free online workshop.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience taking students to , Angie will share practical strategies to make National History Day workable at every level, from first-time participants to returning competitors.

Grounded in the 2027 NHD theme, “Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change,” this session will equip you with theme-aligned topic ideas, classroom-ready tools, and time-saving tips so your students can shine at every competition level.

Register here:

Welcome to The White House Decision Center, a nationally recognized hands-on history lab where participants step into the roles of President Truman and his advisors, work with formerly classified primary source documents, and collaborate to tackle some of history’s greatest challenges.

07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! Take a look at a few NHD projects from the 2026 Contest spotlighting Revolution, Reaction, and Reform in labor history!

26/08/2026

Calling all teachers!

Looking for inspiration for projects or classroom activities? Dive into The State Historical Society of Missouri's collections and research guides for topic ideas: https://shsmo.org/research/guides

Additionally, explore K-12 resources, including new lesson plans for grades 9-12 that cover primary and secondary sources, writing and research skills, and more: https://shsmo.org/learn/lesson-plans

25/08/2026

Have you heard about this new grant opportunity? Check it out to see if your classroom is eligible!

Visit: https://www.nhdmo.org/educators.html

📣Calling all teachers and schools! New opportunity available for the development of projects!

The The State Historical Society of Missouri is offering grant funding of up to $500 to schools participating in the Missouri History Day program! The grant aims to assist teachers in integrating National History Day into their curricula and to increase the accessibility of the History Day program for students statewide.

Applications must be submitted by a Missouri History Day school or teacher. Grant funding must be used towards creating Missouri History Day projects.

Check out the application for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and grant details!

Applications open: August 12, 2026 (today!)
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026

For the application, visit: https://www.nhdmo.org/educators.html

To learn about Missouri History Day: https://www.nhdmo.org/



[Image: Rohan Deshpande (left) with his teacher Megan Burian (right) of Marquette Sr. High at the National Contest in 2026]

19/08/2026

12/08/2026

📣Calling all teachers and schools! New opportunity available for the development of projects!

The The State Historical Society of Missouri is offering grant funding of up to $500 to schools participating in the Missouri History Day program! The grant aims to assist teachers in integrating National History Day into their curricula and to increase the accessibility of the History Day program for students statewide.

Applications must be submitted by a Missouri History Day school or teacher. Grant funding must be used towards creating Missouri History Day projects.

Check out the application for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and grant details!

Applications open: August 12, 2026 (today!)
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026

For the application, visit: https://www.nhdmo.org/educators.html

To learn about Missouri History Day: https://www.nhdmo.org/



[Image: Rohan Deshpande (left) with his teacher Megan Burian (right) of Marquette Sr. High at the National Contest in 2026]

10/08/2026

kinda chic to love NHD 🥰