Literary

LITERARY & MUSIC COMPETITIONS

2025 – 2026 KEY DATES

The following are areas of competition
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Argumentative Essay
Personal Essay
Rhetorical Essay
Dramatic Oral Interpretation
Humorous Oral Interpretation
Duo Oral Interpretation
Extemporaneous Speaking
Impromptu Speaking
Piano
Solo – Treble
Solo – Lower
Trio
Quartet

 

Last Day to Complete Region

Friday, March 6, 2026

Online Rules Test Requirement

All Literary Coordinators are required to take & pass the Literary Online Rules Test prior to competing at the Region Competition.

Click the link below to register and take the Online Rules Testt by February 6, 2026.

Notes Regarding Registration for Test

If you have NEVER created an account in this test database, you must click the Create Account button at the top of the login screen.

If you coach a SPORT and have already taken a sports rules test, you can use the same login to access the Literary Rules Test.

Failure to pass the test will result in a non-compliance fine invoiced to your school.

Region Literary Dates and Contacts
Region 1A

Region 1A

Citizens Christian Academy

David Emanuel Academy

First Preparatory Christian Academy

Grace Christian Academy

Memorial Day School

Robert Toombs Christian Academy

Vidalia Heritage Academy

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Location: Brewton Parker College, Mount Vernon
Contact: Selena Hutcheson, Vidalia Heritage Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 2A

Region 2A Literary

Covenant Academy

Fullington Academy

John Hancock Academy

Westwood School

Date:
Location:
Contact: Heather Grinolds, Fullington Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 3A

Region 3A Literary

LaGrance Academy

Oak Mountain Academy

St. George’s Episcopal School

Thomas Jefferson Academy

Date:
Location:
Contact: Kari Manuel, Oak Mountain Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 1AA

Region 1AA Literary

Cottage School

Donovan Catholic School

Gatewood School

Heritage School

Mill Springs Academy

Westminster Christian Academy

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Location: Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta
Contact: Kate McElliott, Mill Springs Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 2AA

Region 2AA Literary

Central Fellowship Christian Academy

Georgia Christian School

Sherwood Christian Academy

Southland Academy

Southwest Georgia Academy

Trinity Christian School, Dublin

Windsor Academy

Date:
Location:
Contact: Donna Lane, Southwest Georgia Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 3AA

Region 3AA Literary

Augusta Preparatory Day School

Brentwood School

Briarwood Academy

Edmund Burke Academy

Date:
Location:
Contact: Ms. Lee Robinson, Briarwood Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 1AAA

Region 1AAA Literary

Frederica Academy

John Milledge Academy

Lakeview Academy

Piedmont Academy

Pinewood Christian Academy

Westminster Schools, Augusta

Date:
Location:
Contact: Jason Wampler, Frederica Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 2AAA

Region 2AAA Literary

Brookwood School

Deerfield-Windsor School

Terrell Academy

Tiftarea Academy

Valwood School

Westfield School

Date:
Location:
Contact: Jaime Daniel, Terrell Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 1AAAA

Region 1AAAA Literary

Athens Christian School

Bethlehem Christian Academy

Fulton Science Academy

George Walton Academy

Loganville Christian Academy

Date:
Location:
Contact: Corrie Beth Noll, George Walton Academy
Email: [email protected]

Region 2AAAA

Region 2AAAA Literary

Brookstone School

Bulloch Academy

Calvary Christian School

First Presbyterian Day School

Mount de Sales Academy

St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School

Stratford Academy

Strong Rock Christian School

Tatnall Square Academy

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location: Strong Rock Christian School, Locust Grove
Contact: Steven Davis, Strong Rock Christian School
Email: [email protected]

A note about digital sheet music purchased online:

The GISA Office has received several inquiries about purchasing music online.
Our standing is that this is acceptable as long as the student presents the following:

1. Proof of purchase in the form of an invoice or receipt that was created by the online site (including website address); and
2. Proof of copyright and composer at the bottom of the first page of printed music.

If you have questions, please contact the GISA Office. Thank you.

 

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