NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN NEVADA
History isn’t just a subject
A year-long program for Nevada students in grades 4-12
research, create, and compete on a topic of your choice
It’s something you do.
2026-2027 THEME
Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change
FIND WHAT YOU NEED
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Any Nevada student in grades 4–12. You don’t need your school to have an official program — independent students can enter the regional competition.
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Students can create an exhibit, documentary film, historical paper, live performance, or website. Projects can be individual or group.
In Nevada we have a podcast category for youth, junior, and senior divisions.
The Youth division has a poster category rather than an exhibit category.
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Absolutely — and local Nevada topics often resonate powerfully with judges. Topics can be from local, state, national, or world history, as long as they connect to the annual theme.
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Currently there is not a registration fee for students to enter National History Day in Nevada at the regional or state levels.
Keep in mind that certain categories might require materials and/or specific items.
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No teacher sponsor is required to compete as an independent student in the regional competition.
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Contact us at engage@nvcce.org. NVCCE provides free professional development, curriculum resources, and support across all 17 Nevada counties.
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Top projects advance to the Nevada State Contest. State winners then compete at the National History Day Contest in Washington, D.C. each June.
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No. Topics can be selected from local, national, and world history.
We encourage connections to STEM topics, World History, the Arts, and more.
Nevada educator spotlight
Meet Jessica and Kelly.
"History Day changed how I teach. When my own daughter came back to the classroom as a teacher and brought her students to the same program, that told me everything about what this work does for people."
Jessica & Kelly — Nevada NHD Teacher Leaders
Jessica teaches high school in Sparks, NV. Kelly teaches middle school in Fallon, NV.
Together, they have guided Nevada students to regional, state, and national competitions — and Jessica was named a National History Day Teacher of the Year finalist.
NEVADA STUDENTS IN ACTION
Nevada students who competed at the National History Day Contest in Washington, D.C.
Ann H
Davidson Academy
Senior Paper
The Sisyphean Struggle: Protecting Privacy Under the Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
US Constitution Prize
Ziyi F
Becker Middle School
Junior Performance
The Finger Puppet Reenactment of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident
Junior Affiliate Award
Artyom Z & Tanner K
Incline High School
Senior Group Documentary
How the Nuremberg Trials Changed the Future of International Law
Senior Affiliate Award
