“Presented by [Sponsor Name]” on all event materials, website, and media releases
Full-page ad in event program or digital equivalent
30-second video or sponsor message produced by RCOE
Exclusive branding on digital photo booth frame
VIP parking for 2 vehicles
Dedicated social media feature
Logo on entrance signage, website, and event slideshow
On-stage acknowledgment
Opportunity for 1 exhibitor table
Half-page ad in event program or digital equivalent
Logo on select signage, website, and event slideshow
VIP parking for 1 vehicle
Inclusion in shared social media post(s)
Verbal acknowledgment during the event
Opportunity for 1 exhibitor table
Quarter-page ad in event program or digital equivalent
Logo on select signage, website, and event slideshow
Opportunity for 1 exhibitor table
Logo in event program or digital equivalent
Inclusion in group sponsor slide
Riverside County Office of Education 2026 Student Event Sponsorship Opportunities
About the Event
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) delivers a portfolio of countywide academic events for students in grades 4–12 across all learning environments. These programs provide powerful learning experiences that challenge students academically, foster collaboration, and recognize excellence beyond the classroom. Each year, thousands of students come together to test their knowledge and engage in meaningful academic competitions. These experiences help students discover their potential as scholars and leaders. By sponsoring RCOE’s student academic events, partners make a direct investment in the next generation of innovators, critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and civic leaders. Sponsorship supports equitable access to high-quality academic opportunities and helps elevate student achievement throughout Riverside County.
Student Events
Academic Decathlon
The Academic Decathlon is a rigorous, team-based academic competition for students in grades 9–12, challenging participants across ten disciplines. Teams of nine students, representing Honor, Scholastic, and Varsity divisions, compete in objective tests, essay writing, speech, interview, and the fast-paced Super Quiz.
Designed to recognize achievement at every academic level, the Academic Decathlon empowers students to stretch their abilities while working collaboratively toward a shared goal. The county champion advances to the California Academic Decathlon, with the opportunity to compete at the national level.
Student Event Sponsor Deadline: January 3, 2026
Community, Support, and Partner Sponsor Level Deadline: January 17, 2026
History Day
History Day is a year-long academic program that invites students in grades 4–12 to explore the role of historians. Students select a topic connected to an annual theme, conduct in-depth research using primary and secondary sources, and present their findings through exhibits, documentaries, performances, papers, or websites. Beginning at the school level, students advance through district and county competitions. Top performers move on to the NHD-CA State Finals, with select students earning the opportunity to compete at the National History Day Contest.
Student Event Sponsor Deadline: February 14, 2026
Community, Support, and Partner Sponsor Level Deadline: February 28, 2026
Mock Trial
Mock Trial places students in grades 9–12 inside a simulated criminal courtroom, where they take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, clerks, and bailiffs. Through hands-on, performance-based learning, students develop critical thinking, collaboration, public speaking, and analytical reasoning skills.
Teams compete at the county level, with the champion advancing to the California Mock Trial Finals. The state winner earns the opportunity to represent California at the National High School Mock Trial Championship.
Student Event Sponsor Deadline: January 10, 2026
Community, Support, and Partner Sponsor Level Deadline: January 24, 2026
Science & Engineering Fair
The Riverside County Science Engineering Fair highlights original research and design projects created by students in grades 4–12. Participants explore scientific questions or engineering challenges, applying the scientific method to develop and present their work to expert judges. Projects are evaluated for scientific rigor, creativity, clarity, and originality. County winners advance to the California Science & Engineering Fair, and select students may qualify for national and international competitions, including the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Student Event Sponsor Deadline: January 30, 2026
Community, Support, and Partner Sponsor Level Deadline: February 13, 2026
Spelling Bee
The Spelling Bee engages students in grades 4–8 in a celebration of language, vocabulary, and academic perseverance. Students compete at the school and district levels before advancing to the county competition, where traditional elimination rounds follow Scripps-approved study materials.
The county champion earns the opportunity to represent Riverside County at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Student Event Sponsor Deadline: February 26, 2026
Community, Support, and Partner Sponsor Level Deadline: March 12, 2026
Sponsorship Levels
STUDENT EVENT SPONSOR — $5,000 (LIMIT 1 per event)
COMMUNITY SPONSOR — $2,500
SUPPORTING SPONSOR — $1,000
PARTNER SPONSOR — $500