Speak up! Debate Club
Your After School
Speak up! Debate Club
Young, Dean (CMS)
North Mianus: Classroom
Tuesday, 3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
09/22/26 - 12/15/26 (10 weeks)
Grade Level: 2-5

Every child has an opinion. Debate Club / Speak Up! is the class for students who love to argue their point — respectfully! Public speaking is a skill every child needs, and one most students never get to practice. Through games like Taboo and the 5 Second Rule, students build real confidence in front of a crowd, tackling debates on topics they actually care about — school lunch, cell phones in class, and more. Along the way, they learn to back up their opinions with evidence, listen actively, and disagree without losing their cool. The program closes with a personal speech showcase where every student puts it all together. No experience needed!

Upcoming Meetings

09/22/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 09/22/26 3:35 PM
09/29/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 09/29/26 3:35 PM
10/06/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 10/06/26 3:35 PM
10/13/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 10/13/26 3:35 PM
10/20/26    <None> Tuesday (Teacher Collab - Early Release) 10/20/26 <None>
(Teacher Collab - Early Release)
10/27/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 10/27/26 3:35 PM
11/03/26    <None> Tuesday (Election Day - Schools Closed) 11/03/26 <None>
(Election Day - Schools Closed)
11/10/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 11/10/26 3:35 PM
11/17/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 11/17/26 3:35 PM
11/24/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 11/24/26 3:35 PM
12/01/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 12/01/26 3:35 PM
12/08/26    <None> Tuesday (K-8 Conf. - K- 8 Early Release) 12/08/26 <None>
(K-8 Conf. - K- 8 Early Release)
12/15/26    3:35 PM Tuesday 12/15/26 3:35 PM