Stride NCTSO Online Competitions
Welcome to our Stride NCTSO Competition for 23-24 school year. Each year, we host online competition for students to earn prizes. High school student & Middle school students competition start early on Dec. 14, while reading look at the specific time and dates of each competition.
HS & MS Competition
Calling all middle and high schoolers! Get ready for an exhilarating competition where you can showcase your talents, challenge yourself, and connect with like-minded peers. This is your chance to shine and have a blast while competing. Sign up now for an unforgettable experience!
All Competition Submission due on February 9th and live competition dates varies.
Digital Artistry
Do you have a talent for digital art and a love for technology? Then this competition is for you! You will create and submit a digital artwork based on a theme using any software or app of your choice. You will also write a short description of your artwork and how you made it. This competition is open for middle and high school students. This is a great opportunity to express yourself and showcase your creativity, as well as discover the digital art world and career opportunities.
Winners HS & MS
HS Digital Art
1st Sachchit B. (TOPS)
2nd Breanna C. (TVAH)
3rd Faye C. (HCCA)
MS Digital Art
1st Victoria G. (TVAH)
2nd Julianna G. (TVAH)
3rd Ava B. (TVAH)
HS Competition
Are you ready to show off your skills and talents in a fun and exciting way? Do you want to challenge yourself and learn from others who share your passion? If you answered yes, then you should sign up for one of these amazing career-oriented competitions!
All Competition Submission due on February 9th
Competitions Dates:
Fashion Design closes on Feb. 9 and Finalist meets with fashion designer on TBD
Marketing Makers presents on the Feb. 13, 4:30 PM CST Via Zoom
Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl starts on Feb. 14, 4:30 PM Via Zoom
Crime Scene Investigation starts on Feb. 15 4:30 CST Via Zoom
Fashion Design
Do you have a flair for fashion and a creative eye? Then this competition is for you! You will design and create your own original outfit based on a theme and present it to a panel of judges. You will also explain your inspiration, process and choices. This is a great opportunity to showcase your style and personality, as well as learn about the fashion industry and career opportunities.
Winners for Fashion Design
Fashion Design Winner
1st Faye C. (HCCA)
2nd Jemelie S. (ITCA)
3rd Marisol C. (TVAH)
Marketing Makers
Do you have a knack for persuasion and communication? Then this competition is for you! You will create and deliver a sales pitch for a product or service of your choice to a potential customer via Zoom. You will also answer questions and objections from the customer. This is a great opportunity to practice your presentation and negotiation skills, as well as learn about the marketing field and career opportunities.
Marketing Markers Winners
1st Zahraa A. (MGLVA)
2nd Imani M. (TVAH)
3rd Sachchit B. (TOPS)
Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl
Do you have a curiosity for health and wellness? Then this competition is for you! You will form a team of up to four students and compete against other teams in a quiz bowl format via Zoom. You will answer questions on various topics related to health, such as anatomy, nutrition, diseases, etc. This is a great opportunity to test your knowledge and learn new facts, as well as explore the health sector and career opportunities.
Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl Winner
1st Jilla T. (CAVA)
2nd Patton R. (TVAH)
3rd Eva J. (TOPS
Crime Scene Investigation
Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for solving mysteries? Then this competition is for you! You will join a team of up to four students and investigate a simulated crime scene via Zoom. You will collect evidence, analyze clues, interview suspects and witnesses, and present your findings to the judge. This is a great opportunity to use your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as learn about the forensic science field and career opportunities.
CSI Winners
1st Angela R. (ARVA)
2nd Sachchit B. (TOPS)
3rd Santino W. (TVAH)
MS Competition
Middle schoolers, it's your time to shine! Join our thrilling competition designed just for you. Showcase your talents, challenge yourself, and make new friends in an exciting and unforgettable experience. Don't miss out – sign up now and let the fun begin!
All Competition Submission due on February 9th
Competition Dates:
Resume Writing close on Feb. 9
Creative Writing close on Feb. 9
Improv speech debate starts on Feb. 22, 4:30 PM CST Via Zoom
Resume Writing
Are you looking for a way to impress future employers, colleges, or scholarships? Do you want to learn how to write a resume that stands out from the crowd? If yes, then you should join the Technical Skill Competition: Resume Writing MS! This is a chance for you to learn the skills and techniques of writing a resume that showcases your achievements, skills, and personality. You will get feedback from experts and mentors, and compete with other middle schoolers who want to boost their career prospects. The best resumes will be featured on our website and social media. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare yourself for the real world and win awesome rewards!
Resume Writing Winner
2nd Hafsa T. (TVAH)
3rd Ezra B. (ISWA)
Creative Writing
Do you love writing stories, poems, or essays? Do you want to showcase your talent and creativity to the world? If yes, then you should join the Technical Skill Competition: Creative Writing MS! This is a chance for you to express yourself through words and compete with other middle schoolers who share your passion. You can choose from different genres and topics, and submit your original work online. The best entries will be judged by professional writers and published on our website. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your imagination and win amazing prizes!
Creative Writing
1st Antonio H. (DATX)
2nd Rawa H. (TVAH)
3rd Inaaya C. (HCCA)
President Announcement
Planning to elect upcoming 24-25 officers for Stride NCTSO.
We plan to share another smore newsletter regarding on officer elections and positions. It's seems that time goes incredibly fast and I; being part of Stride NCTSO for 3 years, originally as a reporter and finishing as president. I want to share what I plan on doing for it.
That being said this is what the timeline looks like
Mid-January: Smores about officer election/position
February till March 11th: Election starts and ends
March 18th: Contacting new elected officers
March 28th: General meeting with our new officers
Rest of the school year, I plan to train them and assist. To make sure everyone is confident in their ability to be part of Stride NCTSO.
~Victor, President
Recorded General Meeting
Thursday Dec. 14, 4:30 PM CST Via Zoom