FCS Social Studies Fair
General Information
When? Wednesday, November 18th, 2026 from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Who? FCS students in grades 3 - 12 can participate.
Where? Lakeside Middle School
Registration Deadline: October 21st, 2026 (Teachers must register students)
The registration link will be sent to teachers on August 18th.
2026-2027 Information Page
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There will be a region and state competition for grades 3-12 students to advance to. We will send those updates out via email. Please see the information below to help your students get started.
Forsyth County SS Fair Information
- Date: Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
- Location: Lakeside Middle School
- Time: Late afternoon and early evening (after school)
*Students will give their first and second choice for presentation times when teachers complete the form. We will do our best to accommodate time slot preference.
Registration Details (Teacher )
- Registration Link: Teachers will sign up projects
- Deadline: October 21st at 11:59 pm
- Information Required: Student names, grade levels, teacher, tentative project title, discipline, time slot choices.
- Important Notes:
- Teachers must complete registration to track student progress and prevent duplicates.
- Projects do not need to be finished to register—students just need a committed concept.
- Titles and disciplines can be revised until the day of the fair.
- Parents will not be able to observe their child presenting to the judges.
District Fair Rules and Guidelines
- Participation: Max 3 students per project (all must attend the same school).
- Media Restrictions: Projects cannot include audio/video recordings, slides, or computers.
- Format: 5-minute oral interview with judges (expands to 8 minutes at region/state). Parents may not observe judging.
- Props: No weapons or facsimile weapons as props.
- Scoring & Advancement: Scores of 90–100 receive 1st Place ribbons. Scores of 80-89 receive 2nd Place ribbons. Scores of 70-79 receive 3rd Place ribbons. The top 32 highest-scoring projects advance to the Regional Fair and receive medals. Some projects scoring a 90 or above will not advance because only the top 32 projects advance.
- Judge Requirement: Each school must supply judges based on their total project entries
Social Studies Fair Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Project Planning and Resources
Is there a handbook or guide to help students with their projects?
Yes, visit the Student Resources page for the Social Studies Fair handbook and other materials to help students plan and complete their projects.
Can students from different grade levels work together?
Yes, students from different grade levels may work together on a project.
Can students work on their projects outside of school?
Yes, students typically complete most of their project work outside of school.
Groups and Registration
How many students can participate in one project?
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Students may participate individually or in a group of up to three students.
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Submit only one registration per project and include the names of all group members.
Does the project need to be completed before registration?
No, students may register before completing their projects.
Can students change their project topic after registering?
Yes, students should tell the judges about the topic change at the beginning of their presentation.
Can students choose their presentation time?
Students select their first and second choices for a presentation time slot during registration.
Fair Day and Presentations
What should students expect on the day of the fair?
Visit the Student Resources page for details about what to expect on fair day.
How early should students arrive?
Students should arrive approximately 10 minutes before their assigned presentation time to set up their projects.
How long should the presentation last?
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Students should plan for:
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Approximately one minute to present their project.
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An additional six to seven minutes to answer questions from the judges.
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What happens if a group member cannot attend?
All group members should attend the fair. If an unexpected situation prevents someone from attending, one group member may represent the team and present alone.
Judging and Results
What happens if a project is missing a required component?
Judges will award no points for any missing components. Review the Judges’ Scoresheet on the Student Resources page to understand how projects are scored.
When will students receive their results?
Students will receive their results approximately one week after the Social Studies Fair.
Will students receive their completed scoresheets?
No, students will only receive the feedback portion.