Opelika Students Compete in National Civics Bee Regional Competition

Week of April 13, 2026

Twelve students from Opelika Middle School and Fox Run School represented Opelika City Schools at the National Civics Bee regional competition, hosted by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The annual competition encourages 6th through 8th graders to engage in civics through essay submissions and live quiz-style rounds, with top performers advancing to state and national levels.

Source: Opelika City Schools (opelikaschools.org)

From the Weekly Opelika News & Events Digest — April 13–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

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