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Discover. Create. Inspire. Student Conferences 2025–2026
Explore the 2025-2026 Student Conferences Offered by Your Central Minnesota Service Cooperative.
Unleashing possibilities for students through programs and conferences.
Students learn best when they ignite their brains around their passions and unleash the possibilities. Each year, Resource coordinates a series of events to engage, equip, and empower students beyond the classroom.
From Knowledge Bowl and the Central Minnesota Regional Spelling Bee to SPARK, Resource works behind-the-scenes on many of the educational enrichment programs that you see in the news.
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Annual student conferences
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Spelling Bee wizzes
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Programs & Services
Spark STEM Conference
This conference is designed to introduce 3rd - 8th grade students to a variety of STEM opportunities through expert presentations.
Spark STEM Conference
This conference is designed to introduce 3rd - 8th grade students to a variety of STEM opportunities through expert presentations.
Young Authors/Young Artists
The Young Authors/Young Artists Conference will introduce third through sixth graders to writing and illustrating activities.
Young Authors/Young Artists
The Young Authors/Young Artists Conference will introduce third through sixth graders to writing and illustrating activities.
Knowledge Bowl
This series of interdisciplinary academic competitions is designed for middle-to-high school students.
Knowledge Bowl
This series of interdisciplinary academic competitions is designed for middle-to-high school students.
Spelling Bee
This program is designed to help students improve their spelling and vocabulary developement.
Spelling Bee
This program is designed to help students improve their spelling and vocabulary developement.
Future City
Future City is a flexible, project based learning experience that you can adapt for your classroom, after-school club, or home school group.
Future City
Future City is a flexible, project based learning experience that you can adapt for your classroom, after-school club, or home school group.
Math Masters
Challenging students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Math Masters
Challenging students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics.
Poetry Out Loud
This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
Poetry Out Loud
This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
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SH Knowledge Bowl 101 Meeting
Oct 23
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SH Knowledge Bowl 101 Meeting
Senior High Knowledge Bowl 101 Interest & New Coaches Meeting.
High School Knowledge Bowl Coaches Meeting
Nov 18
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
High School Knowledge Bowl Coaches Meeting
High School Knowledge Bowl Informational & Coaches Meeting.
25/26 Spelling Bee Coordinators Meeting
Dec 3
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
25/26 Spelling Bee Coordinators Meeting
Spelling Bee Coordinators Meeting.
Associate Member High School Knowledge Bowl Registration 25 - 26
Dec 21
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Associate Member High School Knowledge Bowl Registration 25 - 26
Senior High Knowledge Bowl Team Registration for Associate Members
Full Member High School Knowledge Bowl Team 25 - 26
Dec 21
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Full Member High School Knowledge Bowl Team 25 - 26
Senior High Knowledge Bowl Team Registration for Full MembersCost:$375 for 1st Team$310 for 2nd Team$240 for each additional teamYou need to register for the total number of teams you will have compete throughout the season, not just the teams you want to bring to Sub Regionals. Registration fees cover all expenses associated with the Senior High Knowledge Bowl Program.
Spark STEM Conference 2026
Jan 8
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Spark STEM Conference 2026
Spark STEM Conference is for 3rd - 8th graders and includes hands-on, experiential learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
2026 YAYA Conference
May 20
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
2026 YAYA Conference
Young Authors Young Artists Conference is for 3rd - 8th graders and includes opportunities for students to explore their creativity through writing, drawing, music, acting and a variety of other artistic experiences.
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