National History Day (NHD)

National History Day Program

We would like to extend an invitation to all 6th – 12th grade students in St. Johns County, including public, home education, charter, and private schools to participate in the 2026-2027 St. Johns County National History Day program.

General Information about NHD:

  • There are two age groups.
    • Junior Division = Middle School
    • Senior Division = High School
  • There are five possible categories for projects.
    • Documentary (group or individual)
    • Exhibit (group or individual)
    • Paper (individual)
    • Performance (individual or group)
    • Website (individual or group)
  • Each student may only do one project per year.
  • Please visit NHD.org for more information.

General Timeline for St. Johns County NDH:

  • Home education, charter, and private school students interested in participating in the SJCSD National History Day program for the 2026-2027 school year must indicate their interest to Tracy Melgard and Laura Wynn by December 1, 2026.
  • If you attend a SJCSD school that does not participate in NHD and you are interested in participating, please contact Tracy Melgard and Laura Wynn by December 1, 2026.
  • The district NHD competition will take place at First Coast Technical College, 2980 Collins Avenue, St. Augustine in mid-February.

For more information about the St. Johns County NHD program, please contact Tracy Melgard and Laura Wynn.

 

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