Thursday, April 2, 2026
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio is hosting its inaugural District-wide Civics Contest! Students in grades 9-12 from the Northern District of Ohio are encouraged to submit an original Poster and accompanying description (250-word maximum) examining the significance of the Declaration of Independence and its role in the judiciary. Cash prizes are available to the top three applicants in each region (Akron, Cleveland, Toledo, Youngstown).
The submission deadline is April 30, 2026.