Welcome spectators and students! Below you will find more information that may be helpful to you as you prepare to come to Montezuma on February 24th!
Spectator Information
- There is a $3.00 suggested donation for contest entrance
- Parking is available in the lots south and north of the school
- PLEASE DO NOT PARK in the Circle Drive as this will not be an entrance on contest day
- The entrances are on the south and north ends of the buildings
- Please follow posted signage to get you to the appropriate locations on contest day
- There will also be volunteers who can steer you to the locations as well as maps available at entrances
Please speak with your team's coach for school code and performance time information for your student/school. You can also see the schedule by click the schedule link to the right.
We appreciate all who are able to attend to support students in the fine arts; spectators play a vital role in the growth of student performers. As a spectator, we would appreciate you following the behaviors highlighted below that are also covered in the posted video:
- Please refrain from wearing school apparel into contest rooms
- Do not record or photograph any performance without specific permission from the state office. If you have received the proper permission, you must bring documentation for this permission with you
- If you would like to get permission for photography/recording, please speak to your coach for information on how to receive special permission from the State Office
- Please DO NOT speak to judges. If you have concerns, please talk to the coach. The coach can then follow the proper protocol
- Please celebrate quietly with your student after the performance as other students will still be performing
Student Information
We are so happy you have elected to be apart of the speech and drama community. We hope your experience at our contest site helps you grow as a performer. While at contest, please keep the following expectations in mind:
- You are encouraged to support your teammates by attending their performances
- Please be mindful and speak kindly of all performances from all entries
- Be respectful of the host school by cleaning up after yourselves, putting the space back the way you found it or better
- Please be quiet in the halls as there are others who are performing who deserve the right to perform without distraction
Any questions, please communicate with your coach first. If they cannot answer your question, then they will direct you on next steps.
Additional Information
- Pawsitively Exciting!
- We're excited to have our therapy dog, Hazel, join us for contest, barring anything unforeseen. We encourage you to interact as you feel comfortable.
- Concessions
- There will be concessions available from morning to early afternoon. Please see the concessions page for additional details.