

CACS Academic and Fine Arts Competition
State Competition: March 12, 2026​​​​​

​Front Range Baptist Academy
625 E. Harmony Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80525
Pre-Competition Deadlines
January 10-20, 2026
Academic & Bible Knowledge Test Registration (Elementary, JH, & SH)
Register for Academic Tests on testpoint.net
Creative Writing prompts will be emailed to school proctors.
February 11, 2026
Bible Contests (JH & SH) & Bible Quizzing (Elementary)
Mail two completed judging forms and two typed copies of sermons or lesson outlines to the Bible Chairman
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February 20, 2026​
All Competition Entries
All entry names due on your school’s Google Sheet Document. This replaces last year's Information Sheets for Speech, Bible, Music, Art, Creative Writing, Spelling Bee & Science Fair.
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Academic & Bible Knowledge Tests (Elementary, JH & SH)
Online tests need to be completed on TestPoint by this date
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Speech Contest Entries (JH & SH)
Mail two completed judging forms & two copies of the speech to the Speech Chairman
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​Creative Writing (SH)
Digital entries and completed judging forms need to be sent to the Academic Chairman
February 25, 2026
Art (JH & SH)
Mail or email completed judging forms, Artist’s Idea Statements, and required resources (photo resources, plans or patterns, original sketches, process documents, mechanical drawings, etc) to the Art Chairman
Competition Registration Deadline
All student registration fees of group and individual events are due. Send fees (checks made payable to CACS) for each category to the Tournament Director
March 10, 2026
Art Projects (Elementary, JH, & SH)
Deliver Art projects Tuesday by 3:00pm to Front Range Baptist Academy. To deliver before Tuesday, please coordinate directly with the Art Chairman
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March 12, 2026
Science Fair Projects (JH & SH)
Deliver all Science Fair Projects by 8:00 a.m. to Front Range Baptist Academy
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Music Entries (JH & SH)
Bring to competition three copies of completed judging forms and appropriate amount of music originals with measures numbered for the judges: 1 copy for individual events, 2 copies for duets, ensembles and groups.
Division Chairmen
Tournament Director
Jeff Chappell
Green River Christian Academy
800 Homestead Dr.
Green River, WY 82935
307-875-4405
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Academics/Spelling
​Bethany Ross
Green River Christian Academy
800 Homestead Dr.
Green River, WY 82935
307-875-4405
​​Art
​Heather Paul
3256 Green Lake Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-430-8582
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​Bible
Craig Scott
c/o Clay Schreiber
Woodside Baptist School
1061 South Kittredge Way
Aurora, CO 80017
303-322-5730
​​Music
Bethany Ross
Green River Christian Academy
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Speech
​Tabitha Woods
Front Range Baptist Academy
625 E. Harmony Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-223-2173
Fax: 970-223-5826
We use CACS specific judging forms for state competition. Forms can be found on this page below each category (Academics, Art, etc.)
CACS Competition Forms
Academics
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I. Academic Testing
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Bible Testing Topics 2026
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Old Testament Testing—Nehemiah, Daniel, Jonah
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New Testament Testing—1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude, Revelation
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II. Spelling Bee
3rd-5th Grade Spelling Words ​
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Senior High needs to study all the word lists.
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Junior High students need to study only contest A and Champion A lists.
III. Senior High Creative Writing Contest
Creative Writing Judging Forms
2026 Topics to be sent to Proctor after Registration​​​​​​​​​
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IV. Science Fair
Anyone attempting to go to the national competition with their entry will need the science fair manual found in the new 2020 AACS Manual. (The CACS judging form is found in the academic judging forms.)
Art
Junior High Judging Forms/Artist Idea Statement
Senior High Judging Forms/Artist Idea Statement
Bible
Bible Division Rules and Info.
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Competition Focus 2026​​
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Bible Quizzing - Romans, James
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Bible Memory - God's Promises (verses found in the AACS 2025 Manual)
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Music
Music Division Info & Competition FAQ
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Speech
Categories
Academic
​Division 1: Academic Testing
​ELEMENTARY (3-6)
English
Math
Science
History
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JUNIOR HIGH (7-8)
Old Testament Bible Knowledge
New Testament Bible Knowledge
English
General Math
Pre-Algebra
Science
History/Geography
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​​​SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Old Testament Bible Knowledge
New Testament Bible Knowledge
English
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Advanced Math
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
World History/Geography
US History/Geography
Accounting
Home Economics
Political Science/Economics
Music Theory
Spanish
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Division 2: Spelling Bee
ELEMENTARY (K5)
ELEMENTARY (1st-2nd)
ELEMENTARY (3rd-5th)
JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
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Division 3: Creative Writing
ELEMENTARY (4-6)
(Fall Competition)
Poetry
Short Story
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JUNIOR HIGH (7-8)
(Fall Competition)
Poetry
Short Story
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SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Creative Writing: Poetry
Expository Writing: Essay
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Division 4: Science Fair​
JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
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SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences​​​​
Art
ELEMENTARY (4-5)
Calligraphy
Monochromatic Drawing
Polychromatic Drawing
Watercolor/Acrylic Painting
Crafts
Color Photography
Black & White Photography
Sculpture
Mixed Media
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JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Calligraphy
Monochromatic Drawing
Polychromatic Drawing
Watercolor Painting
Acrylic Painting
Sculpture
Textiles
Crafts
Mixed Media
Black & White Photography
Color Photography
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SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Calligraphy
Monochromatic Drawing
Polychromatic Drawing
Watercolor Painting
Oil Painting
Acrylic Painting
Sculpture
Garment Construction
Textiles
Crafts
Printmaking
Digital Media
Wood Furniture & Cabinetmaking
Mixed Media
Still Life Photography
Landscapes & Architecture Photography
People & Animal Photography
Live Action Videography
Animation Videography
Speech​
JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Dramatic Interpretation
Oral Interpretation of Poetry
Religious Reading
Humorous Interpretation
Acting
Reader’s Theatre
SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Dramatic Interpretation
Oral Interpretation of Poetry
Religious Reading
Declamation
Humorous Interpretation
Original Persuasive Oratory
Extemporaneous Speaking
Oral Interpretation of Scripture
Acting
Reader’s Theatre
Choric Speaking
Debate
Bible​
​ELEMENTARY (4-5)
Bible Quizzing
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​JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Bible Quizzing
Bible Memory
Bible Teaching
Preaching: Expository
Bible Preaching: Evangelistic
Bible Preaching: Topical
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SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Bible Quizzing
Bible Memory
Bible Teaching
Bible Preaching: Expository
Bible Preaching: Evangelistic
Bible Preaching: Topical​
Music​
Division 1: Solo Music
JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Female Vocal Solo
Male Vocal Solo
Brass Solo
Woodwind Solo
String Solo
Percussion Solo
Sacred Piano Solo
Classical Piano Solo
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SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Female Vocal Solo
Male Vocal Solo
Brass Solo
Woodwind Solo
String Solo
Percussion Solo
Sacred Piano Solo
Classical Piano Solo
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Division 2: Vocal Groups
JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Vocal Ensemble
SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Small Vocal Ensemble
Large Vocal Ensemble
Choral Group
Youth Choir
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Division 3: Instrumental Groups
​JUNIOR HIGH (6-8)
Instrumental Ensemble
Handbell Choir
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SENIOR HIGH (9-12)
Small Instrumental Ensemble
Large Instrumental Ensemble
Orchestra/Band
Handbell/Handchime Ensemble
Handbell/Handchime Choir
Sacred Piano Duet
Classical Piano Duet​​