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Nevada Today
By the People, for the People
Nevada Middle School Students Showcase History Day Projects
Eighth-graders present their work to parents and community before regional competition
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Nevada Middle School eighth-grade students recently showcased their National History Day projects at a Parent Community Night event. The students, who are preparing for the upcoming regional competition in Joplin, Missouri on March 6, presented a variety of media including exhibition boards, drama performances, and video documentaries. The informal gathering allowed the students to practice their presentations and receive feedback from the audience before the big competition.
Why it matters
The National History Day competition encourages students to deeply engage with history through research and creative projects. By providing a platform for students to present their work to the community, Nevada Middle School is helping to foster their critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills - all valuable assets as they prepare for the regional contest and beyond.
The details
The students' projects this year cover a range of historical topics and themes, including the Harlem Renaissance, the Chernobyl disaster, the Carlisle Indian School, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and the story of Anne Frank. The presentations allow the students to showcase their in-depth research and creative interpretations of these important historical events and figures.
- The Parent Community Night took place on Tuesday evening.
- The regional National History Day competition in Joplin, Missouri is scheduled for March 6.
The players
Kim Greer
A social studies teacher at Nevada Middle School who is guiding her eighth-grade students through the National History Day project process.
Nevada Middle School
A public middle school in Nevada, Missouri where the eighth-grade students are preparing their National History Day projects.
Missouri Southern University
The host of the upcoming regional National History Day competition in Joplin, Missouri that the Nevada Middle School students will be participating in.
What they’re saying
“Greer informed the audience this year's National History Day theme was, 'Revolution, Reaction, Reform, and History,' and said the various media chosen by her students this year included exhibition board with oral presentation, drama performance, and video documentary.”
— Kim Greer, Social Studies Teacher (nevadadailymail.com)
What’s next
The Nevada Middle School students will compete in the regional National History Day contest at Missouri Southern University in Joplin on March 6.
The takeaway
The National History Day program provides valuable opportunities for middle school students to develop essential skills like research, analysis, and public speaking. By showcasing their projects to the local community, the Nevada Middle School students are gaining valuable practice and feedback before the big regional competition.
