
2025 Debate Topic
Resolved: Standardized testing is detrimental to equity in K-12 education.
For the 2025 contest, debate and persuasive speaking students may utilize internet resources for preparation. TAPPS does NOT guarantee internet access.
TAPPS LD DEBATE BLOG
Academic/Speech Update
Good afternoon, Competition time is upon us! All of the schedules for Academics/Speech/LD Debate are now posted on the TAPPS website if you have not yet seen them. Proctor/Grader, Speech Judges, and LD Judges sign up sheets are also posted on their respective pages on...
Academic Entry Deadline Reminder
Good afternoon! Don’t forget tomorrow, Wednesday, March 29 is the deadline for Academic/Speech/LD Debate entries. If you have not yet gotten your entries submitted, please use the link below to do so. 2023 Academic/Speech/LD Registration If you have any questions,...
TAPPSCON23 March Update
PRESENTED BY: Attendee Registration Information There are four events being offered at TAPPSCON 2023. Registration is through TAPPS Tickets (HomeTown Ticketing). TAPPSCON23 Fine Arts Day Date: June 7 Time: 9:00am-5:45pm Location:...
2023 TAPPS State Academics/Speech/LD Registration
Good afternoon! TAPPS 2023 State Academic competition is fast approaching! This year’s competition will be held at the Waco Convention Center. Please use the link below for putting in your entries for the competition. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, March 29....
TAPPS Academic & Art Schedules Posted
Good afternoon! We have posted the State Academic and State Art schedules on the TAPPS website. The State Speech schedule will be posted as soon as we finish gathering the information asked for that is due today. If you are participating in Speech and LD Debate but...
Speech/LD Participation 2023
Good afternoon, Many of you have asked about schedules for the Speech and Lincoln Douglas Debate competition coming up in April. In order for us to get a more accurate estimate of the number of rooms needed for these competitions, please take a moment and fill out the...
Fine Arts – Save the Date
Fine Art Directors and Directors: The new year started fast with the Dance Championships and we look forward to all of the events to come. We continue to prepare for TAPPSCON 23 as well. We have reserved Wednesday, June 7 as our all things Fine Arts day. As our...
TAPPSCON22 Session List – 5/25/22
TAPPS Administrators and Staff, The TAPPSCON List of Sessions document is posted on the TAPPSCON 2022 webpage. The 2022 breakout sessions cover a variety of topics beginning with TAPPS fine arts and athletic activities. Sessions of interest to all include Sports...
Academic Meet – LD Debate Judges Sign Up
Fine Arts Directors and Academic Program Directors: Below is a link to the Academic Meet - LD Debate Judges Sign-up Sheet. LD Debate Judges Sign-up Please make sure to include all requested information. Name-Cell phone If questions arise, please contact the TAPPS...
Academics /Speech Competition Follow-up Information
Directors: Good morning TAPPS. In a follow-up to the schedule announcement, please review the information presented below to assist in your planning and preparing for the competition. Location: This year has proved a challenge to secure sites once the Waco Convention...