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Five Debate Topic Choices Announced for 2026-27 National High School Policy Debate Topic
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced the five resolutions advancing to the final ballot for the 2026-27 National High School Policy Debate Topic, following deliberations at the annual NFHS Policy Debate Topic Selection Meeting held July 31-August 3 in Austin, Texas. Each year, the NFHS brings together educators, coaches, and state association representatives to evaluate, discuss and refine a list of proposed debate topics with the potential for national implementation. This year’s meeting focused on issues at the heart of domestic policy concerns, with these five topics emerging as finalists:
UIL A+ Theatrical Design Pilot
Is your campus interested in participating in A+ Theatrical Design Pilot? If so, let us know here. Information about the event is found here.
2025 Music Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
UIL names 245 students to 2025 All-State Journalism Staff
Students who earn more than 50 points through competition at the local, regional, state and national levels earn acceptance to the All-State Journalism Staff. For 2025, UIL will recognize 245 students for overall excellence in scholastic journalism from UIL competition to yearbook, newspaper, online news and broadcast journalism competitions. Congratulations to all these outstanding students and their advisers.
See the list of honorees here.
See the list of criteria here.
2026 OAP State Meet Judges Announcement
OAP State Adjudicators 2026
1A-*Lisa Hale , Mike Doggett, Rachel Harrah
2A-* Larry Balfe, Joi Hughes, Cade Butler
3A-*Yvonne Phillips Dupree, Shari Bellizi Davis, Gary Cooper
4A-*Kelsey Kling, Jenae Glanton, Ray Newburg
5A-* Jim Mammarella, Cathy Huvar, Greg Arp
6A-* Carrie Klypchak, Eric Skiles, Ezekiel Morgan
*acting awards judge
Spring 2025 Marching Band Rules Advisory Committee Agenda and Minutes
Music Advisory Committee Spring 2025 Agenda
Speech State Meet Honor Crew
Do you wish to recognize and reward the dedicated work of students on your speech squad? Here’s an incredible opportunity!
The State Speech Honor Crew is designed for exemplary speech students who are not already involved in the Speech State Meet but who demonstrate outstanding qualities. The Honor Crew assists in administering the State Meet through chairing competition rounds, timekeeping and serving as monitors, providing an amazing learning opportunity.
It will be necessary for those selected to be in Austin from late afternoon Sunday, May 18, through Tuesday late afternoon, May 20 . Attendance at a training session on Sunday at 6 p.m. is required. Students must be nominated by their speech coach. Nominations should be based on academic and competitive excellence in your speech and debate program. Maturity is vital so upperclassmen will receive preferential selection.
Students nominated must be academically capable and eligible. Every effort will be made to select members from all regions and all conferences. Coaches may nominate more than one student. For additional information about the nomination process, click here.
2025 Wild Card List
2025 Wild Card List
Wild Card teams will be tentative and posted for a 24-hour verification period. If you have disputes or questions, send them to academics@uiltexas.org. Wild card teams will be considered final on April 2, 2025 at 4 pm.