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History Day is a year-long academic program for students in grades 4–12 that encourages research, critical thinking, and creative presentation. Students explore historical topics connected to an annual theme and present their work through exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers, or website
Top projects advance through school, district, and county competitions, with qualifying students moving on to the California State Finals and the National History Day Contest.
For sponsorship inquiries, please visit our 2026 Student Academic Events Sponsorship page. For additional information regarding the 2025-2026 competition, please contact Yadira Chavelas.
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | Riverside County History Day District Coordinator Orientation Zoom l 4:00 p.m. |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 |
Registration Deadline |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | Projects due in zFairs |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
Riverside County History Day Competition |
| Friday-Sunday, May 1-3, 2026 | National History Day - California State Contest CSU Sacramento |
| TBD | National History Day Contest TBD |
For information regarding the 2025-2026 competition, please contact Yadira Chavelas.
National History Day - California
History Day awards ceremony program
Contact
Yadira Chavelas
Administrator
ychavelas@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6570
Alyssa Juarez
Events Technician
ajuarez@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6613
Madelynn Knust
Events Technician
mknust@rcoe.us
(951) 826-6376
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