13th Annual High School Speech Competition

The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association is proud to host the 13th Annual High School Speech Competition. This event will take place on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm, and will be held at Castaic High School.

The competition will feature Juniors and Seniors from throughout the William S. Hart School District. Cash scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants as scored by a distinguished panel comprised of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judges (and residents of the Santa Clarita Valley).

The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association invites you to attend this event and observe the very talented and gifted students participating in this year’s competition.

The overall top three presenting students during the oral competition will be invited to present their speeches as guests at a special dinner event, Scholars & Bench Night, on May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at The Oaks Club in Valencia, where the cash scholarships will be presented.