West Jefferson

Tune in tonight to see Mr. Gore on national television!

West Jefferson High School history and government teacher Shadrack Gore, a James Madison Fellow, had the opportunity to help support The Presidential 1776 Award: The Ultimate Civics Showdown, a national civics competition celebrating America’s top high school students and their knowledge of the Constitution, America’s founding principles, and U.S. history.

All questions for the U.S. Department of Education contest were written by James Madison Fellows, who also served as judges and proctors for both the regional and national rounds. Mr. Gore helped write questions for the national civics test and later served as both a regional and national judge.

Mr. Gore traveled to Washington, D.C., where he and eight other James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation scholars helped judge the nation’s youth in this exciting civics competition. The televised final showdown includes the championship round at the White House.

Mr. Gore commented on his experience, "Let’s just say the youth of America did not let us down. I am so impressed with their knowledge. The scholarship prizes totaled $250,000! Mario Lopez hosted and he was fantastic!" Mr. Gore also experienced thanks for the many people that helped make this opportunity so amazing for him.

Watch tonight, Tuesday, June 30, on CBS at 6:00 PM (Mountain Time), or stream it on Paramount+ beginning July 1.

We are proud of Mr. Gore for all of his hard work that earned him a front row seat to participate in this exciting national civics event!

Join us Friday, July 3, 2026, at Hamer Elementary School. Dinner will be begin at 6:30 PM and will continue after the parade.

Volunteers from West Jefferson School District will be serving the meal, and all proceeds will help establish the newly announced Panther Pride Activities & Enrichment Fund.

Pulled Pork Sandwich Meals are $8 per person or $30 per family.

We hope to see you there!

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