Panthers Debate Team

07/02/2026

Be sure to follow The Florida Debate Initiative for information on future camps, retreats and travel opportunities that are both educational and fun filled!

07/02/2026

Before the school year starts, set your speech and debate team up for success! Don’t forget to register your speech and debate team for the 2026-2027 school year.

Registration allows you to compete in FCDI tournaments, apply for financial aid, receive coach stipends and more.

Start the year off strong and complete your registration at civicsanddebate.com/join.

*New and returning teams must register for the 2026-2027 debate season.

07/02/2026

Florida continues to lead the way in civics education. Thank you, Governor Ron DeSantis , for your continued investment in civics, speech and debate education through the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.

Your commitment ensures that Florida's next generation of citizens understands the rights, responsibilities and values that make this nation great.

05/23/2026

"Why speech and debate?"

05/15/2026

Tonight we celebrated the end of season banquet for the OVMS and NHS Speech and Debate Teams. We appreciate the continued support of the volunteers, coaches, parents, community and local businesses for their contributions. Speech and debate gives students a platform to let their voices be heard, allows them to engage in respectful, civil arguments and encourages community involvement. They have traveled across the state to compete against some of the top public and private schools in the state and region! Our community has been well represented by this incredible group! We are so proud of each and every student! We wish all the best to our graduating seniors as they take the memories and lessons they have learned along the way and begin their next chapter.

Special thanks to Capricious Local Eatery, Dank Cakes 2.0, Two Sisters Coffee Co and Alley Cat Boba for sponsoring the delicious meal, beverages and desserts tonight.

Thank you Five Acre Foliage and Created to Bloom Tiffany’s floral for providing the beautiful live plants and fresh flowers.

Thank you Cilantro Tacos, Stone House Neighborhood Grill, Newberry United Methodist Church and Porta Serve for your support throughout the season.

Thank you Florida Civics and Debate Initiative for all the incredible opportunities and events you make available to every student in the state!

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Thank you Dank Cakes 2.0 for supporting the Panthers Debate Team!

05/13/2026

Thank you Alley Cat Boba for supporting the Panthers Debate Team!

05/13/2026

Thank you Two Sisters Coffee Co for supporting the Panthers Debate Team!