Update for 2026: Current Events, Social Studies, and Spelling & Vocabulary will be split into small (1A-3A) and large (4A-6A) school divisions for both individual and team awards.

We want to thank you for joining us for our annual Valentine Classic at Wylie High School in Abilene Texas. The tournament will be on February 14th! Results will be posted on the official tournament website: bit.ly/wylieuil

There is not a limit on entries in any event.

All schools should check in at the Library (LRC) when you arrive.

Academics Schedule (Contact Garrett Dowell for questions about schedule conflicts.)

8:00

- Current Events: 418 / 416 - Grade in 418

- Number Sense: 617 / 619 - Grade in 616

- Ready Writing: 111 / 113

8:30

- Calculator: 617 / 619 - Grade in 616

9:30

- Copy Editing: 605/607

- Mathematics: 617 / 619 - Grade in 616

- Computer Science Programming Set-up: 608 / 612

10:00

- News Writing: 107 / 108

10:45

- Computer Science Programming: 608 / 612 - Grade in 608

11:00

- Accounting: 613 - Grade in 613

- Feature Writing: 107 / 108

- Spelling & Vocabulary: 111 / 113 (Bring Headphones)

12:30

- Editorial Writing: 107 / 108

12:45

- Science: 617 / 618 / 619 - Grade in 616

1:00

- Social Studies: 418 / 416 - Grade in 418

1:30

- Headline Writing: 605 / 607

2:30

- Computer Science Written: 615 / 613 - Grade in 615

- Literary Criticism: 417 / 419 - Grade in 417

Writing events will be held in a computer lab, but you can practice with your technology if you would prefer.

Speech & Debate Schedule

8:30

- LD Round 1

- Prose/Poetry Round 1: Category A

9:30

- Prose/Poetry Round 2: Category B

- LD Round 2

11:00

- Draw: Choir Hall PAC

11:30

- Informative/Persuasive Round 1

12:30

- Draw: Choir Hall PAC

1:00

- Informative/Persuasive Round 2

2:30

- LD Round 3

- Prose/Poetry Round 3/Finals: (Reader’s Choice)

3:00

- Draw: Choir Hall PAC

3:30

- Informative/Persuasive Round 3/Finals

Speech events will feature either a 3rd prelim or a final round based on numbers.

LD standings will be based on:

1. Total wins

2. Total points

3. Points, minus high/low

4. Head to head (if applicable)

5. Random draw

Fees

Academic Event Entries: $10

Speech Entries: $15

LD Entries: $30

Computer Science Team Entries: $5 per team (1-3 members per team)

Ready Writing/Journalism Judge Fee: $25 per school (This fee will be manually added once you enter contestants.)

Wi-Fi Instructions

1. Select Guest

2. Accept the agreement.

Verification & Results

Verification will be announced in the Cafetorium and will last for 10 minutes following the announcement. Verification will be held in the Library. Results will be announced and awards will be handed out in the Cafetorium following the end of the verification period.

Student Meal Options

$8 - Two slices of pizza, chips, & drink

$10 - Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips, & drink

You may preorder meals by selecting the Student Meals tab. Please try to preorder your meals as there will be only a limited number of extra meals available.