KCEA Calendar of Events, Activities, and Programs - 2025-2026
(In order by date)
(In order by date)
Registration Date |
Activity Date |
Activity |
Sept. 10 |
Sept. 25 - 26 |
KCEA’s 52nd Christian Education Conference DoubleTree Resort (Willow Valley), Lancaster |
Oct. 11 |
Oct. 27 - Nov. 1 |
Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer Tournament |
Oct. 25 |
Send Audition Recordings for All-State Choir |
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Oct. 31 |
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Submit Speeches for Preview. No preview is necessary for pieces already approved. Refer to the lists available in the Affiliate Portal. |
Nov. 4 |
Nov. 13 - 15 |
SH All-State Choir |
Dec. 1 |
Send “Declaration of Interest” form for All-State Band and All-State Strings |
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Jan. 9 |
Submit Music for Festival Preview |
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Jan. 9 |
EL/JH/SH Send “Intent to Register” Form for Creative Writing Competition |
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Jan. 9 |
Jan. 19 - 31 |
Festival Music Preview. No preview is necessary for Bible, Art, or Academic events, or for speeches already approved. See Administrative Handbook (Revised 2023) and the lists available in the Affiliate Portal. |
Jan. 9 |
Jan. 19 - 31 |
EL/JH/SH Written Exam Competition Bible Memory – Sin & Salvation Old Testament – Nehemiah, Daniel, Jonah New Testament – I & II Peter; I, II, III John; Jude; Revelation |
Jan. 19 - 31 |
Jan. 19 - 31 |
EL/JH/SH Creative Writing Competition Submit “Intent to Register” by January 9. Submit full registration by January 31. |
Feb. 7 |
Feb. 23 - 28 |
Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament |
(See Rules) |
Mar. 20 - 21 |
All-State Band |
Dec. 15 |
Mar. 30 - May 1 |
Iowa Achievement and CogAT Aptitude Testing Dates |
Mar. 14 |
April 10 or 11 (Fri. OR Sat.)* |
JH & SH Combined Festival in Academics, Art, Bible, Music, Speech |
April 7 |
April 21 |
JH & SH Cross-Country Meet |
April 11 |
April 24 or 25 (Fri. OR Sat.)** |
JH & SH Bible Quiz Day Romans & James |
TBA |
April / May *** |
SH Civics Days at Harrisburg |
TBA |
TBA |
Administrative Seminar |
* Saturday, April 11 is reserved as a "rain date" for Festival in case of inclement weather or other unforeseen situations.
** Friday, April 24 is reserved as a "rain date" for Bible Quiz depending on host site availability
*** Depending upon the legislative schedule.
** Friday, April 24 is reserved as a "rain date" for Bible Quiz depending on host site availability
*** Depending upon the legislative schedule.