Student competitions
Statewide festivals and competitions that challenge and celebrate students in Christian schools across Florida.
Where students shine
From spelling and writing to academics and the arts, FACCS competitions give students from elementary through high school a place to grow, compete, and be celebrated. Every event is Christ-centered — grounded in good sportsmanship, a biblical conduct code, and the encouragement of students' God-given gifts.
Who can take part: Participation is limited to students from FACCS member schools and homeschool families.
Homeschool families may take part in the Spelling Bee, Creative Writing, and both Fine Arts festivals; Brain Bowl is a member-school team competition.
Spelling Bee
Grades 1–12
An oral spelling competition where students spell down, advancing from regional bees to the state finals.
Learn moreCreative Writing
Grades 1–12
Students submit original written work across poetry, prose, and essay, with the strongest entries advancing to state.
Learn moreBrain Bowl
Grades 6–12
A fast-paced, buzzer-based quiz-bowl team competition for middle and high school students.
Learn moreHigh School Fine Arts
Grades 9–12
A large, multi-disciplinary showcase of student excellence in music, speech, art, and academics.
Learn moreJunior Fine Arts
Grades 1–8
An art, music, and speech festival for elementary and middle school students, advancing from regionals to state.
Learn moreHow to take part
Enroll for the year
Schools and homeschool groups complete an annual competition enrollment through the FACCS Portal. Enrollment opens access to competition documents and forms — it's a separate step from registering for individual events, which comes next.
Register for events
Once enrolled, register students for the competitions they'll attend. Dates, deadlines, and locations for the current cycle are posted on the events calendar.
Homeschoolers welcome
Homeschool groups and families may participate in the Spelling Bee, Creative Writing, Junior Fine Arts, and High School Fine Arts.
Competition regions
Regional events for the Spelling Bee, Creative Writing, and Junior Fine Arts are organized into six regions across Florida. Top finishers advance from their region to the state competition.
Region 1
Northwest FloridaBay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
Region 2
Northeast FloridaAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Union
Region 3
East Central FloridaBrevard, Indian River, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Volusia
Region 4
West FloridaCharlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Sumter
Region 5
Southeast FloridaBroward, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
Region 6
South FloridaMiami-Dade, Monroe
Your regional event coordinator will share specific dates and locations after you register.