Tucson School Shines at State Future City Competition

Vail school advances to national competition in Washington, D.C.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A school in Tucson's Vail district has won the state-level Future City Competition, which challenges students to design innovative futuristic cities. The school will now advance to the national competition in Washington, D.C.

Why it matters

The Future City Competition is an annual event that encourages teamwork, creativity, and engineering skills among middle school students. Advancing to the national competition is a significant achievement that showcases the talent and hard work of the Tucson students.

The details

The Future City Competition tasks teams of middle school students with designing a city of the future using engineering concepts. The Vail school's winning design will now move on to the national competition in Washington, D.C.

  • The Future City Competition was held in February 2026.

The players

Jenifer Henson

Appeared on Tucson Now to discuss the school's participation in the Future City Competition.

Devyn Shea

Tucson Now host who interviewed Jenifer Henson about the school's success.

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What they’re saying

“You can watch the interview in the video player.”

— Devyn Shea, Tucson Now host (kold.com)

What’s next

The Vail school's winning design will be showcased at the national Future City Competition in Washington, D.C.

The takeaway

The Future City Competition is an important event that fosters innovation, teamwork, and engineering skills among middle school students. The Vail school's success at the state level demonstrates the talent and dedication of Tucson's young people.