Students are at the heart of the annual Excellence Through Education (ETE) Conference, and the Riverside County Office of Education is inviting local student performers to showcase their artistry on stage as an inspirational reminder of the creative possibilities of the next generation in Riverside County.

Students in grades 9–12 are invited to share their talents with more than 1,000 educators from across California and the nation who are expected to attend the event, set for September 16-17, 2026, in Riverside, California.

Student performers are invited to submit examples of their talent in one or more of the following categories:

• Performing Arts (singing, dancing, instrumental music)
• Spoken Word (original poetry)
• Ceremonials (Flags, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance)
• Creativity (fresh ideas in other categories)

All entries must be received by midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026. If selected, you and your parent/guardian will be contacted through your personal email address with more information.

CALL FOR STUDENT PERFORMERS

CONVOCATORIA PARA ESTUDIANTES ARTISTAS

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Please review the following guidelines before submitting your entry.

• Performances should align with the conference theme: “Creating Possibilities: Imagining More, Designing Better, Measuring What Matters.”
• Applicants must be enrolled in high school at the time of submission.
• Submit the Call for Student Performers form and a one-minute audition video by August 13, 2026.
• Performances may be in any style or form but must not exceed five minutes.
• Spoken word applicants must also upload a copy of their original poem.
• All submitted work must be original. Plagiarism or unauthorized use of copyrighted material may result in disqualification.
• Spoken word submissions should be single- or double-spaced in 12-point Times New Roman unless the poem’s format requires otherwise.
• Submissions containing excessive violence, sexual content, hate speech, or slander will not be considered.

Systemic Impact and Change

 Riverside County Office of Education

 sic@rcoe.us | 951.826.6484