Dates
The hackathon will start on November __, 2026.
Eligibility
Any high school student is eligible for the hackathon, as long as they are between ages 13 and 18. You are allowed to form teams during the hackathon (up to four people per team) but you must apply separately.
Project and Submission Requirements
When you submit your project, feel free to submit a video explaining your project. It isn't required, but it is recommended for judges to review functionality. Below are the following things that you should submit:
- Your github repository
- A video explaining your information (optional)
- Pictures demonstrating your project
- Any other things you may find useful for understanding the project
Prizes
We will be giving out prizes based on different tracks. The following tracks are:
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
The judges will be using a fixed rubric/criteria for each project. The project will be judged based on _________. For more information, see our rubric page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKasiJW--V4DPapkWnPCgIeJLAtPDnMrVzMOpj6m9Gk/edit?tab=t.0
For special tracks, we will be taking notes separately based on the hacker's information they have given us. For more information, please contact the organizers.
Code of Conduct
Everyone MUST respect the code of conduct:
- Respect everyone. Treat participants, mentors, judges, volunteers, and organizers with kindness.
- No harassment or discrimination. Bullying, hate speech, threats, inappropriate comments, and discrimination of any kind are not tolerated.
- Respect boundaries. Respect people's personal space, belongings, ideas, and decisions.
- Compete fairly. Give credit for others' work and follow the rules of the hackathon.
- Keep it appropriate. Projects, conversations, and behavior should be suitable for a high-school event.
- Speak up. If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior, tell an organizer. You don't have to deal with it alone.
Violations may result in a warning, disqualification, or removal from the event.