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MCSS Social Studies OlympiadStock Market Challenge — Sponsored by the Michigan Council on Economic Education
📈 Stock Market Challenge
Invest a Virtual $100,000 Portfolio!Can you prove yourself to be the savviest investor in Michigan? Student teams are given $100,000 in virtual capital to invest in whatever stocks they think will lead the pack over the competition period. Winners are awarded based on the highest percentage gained in their division! 🏆 Competition DivisionsIntermediate Division
Grades 6 – 8
Senior Division
Grades 9 – 12
📅 Important Dates & TimelineRegistration Deadline
March 5, 2027
Complete Olympiad Registration
Event Selection
April 2, 2027
Finalize Competition Events
Live Trading Window
April 5 – May 7
2027 Stock Market Challenge
Winners Announced
After May 10
Coach Notification Date
📋 Registration & Competition HandbookTo participate in the Stock Market Challenge, teachers must first register for the MCSS Olympiad, then submit their team entry for the Investments competition: Step 1: Olympiad Guidelines
MCSS Olympiad HandbookReview event descriptions, general rules, and instructions for overall Olympiad school registration. Step 2: Investments Competition Entry
Register Team for Investments CompetitionAfter completing your general Olympiad registration, use this form to register your student teams for the Stock Market Challenge.
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| Welcome to Michigan Social Studies Olympiad Stock Market Challenge, sponsored by the Michigan Council on Economic Education! Can you prove yourself to be the savviest investor in our state? Student teams will be given $100,000 to invest over the course of the competition in whatever stocks they think will lead the pack. The winners will be based on highest percentage gained in their division. Divisions Competition Dates |
2026-27 Social Studies Olympiad |
The Michigan Social Studies Olympiad is a fun and educational state-wide competition for students in grades 3 through 12. MCSS sponsors this great competition in order to increase student and teacher interest in social studies education and to provide opportunities for students and teachers to gain individual and team recognition for academic accomplishments. Social Studies Olympiad encourages the development of a strong social studies skill set, participatory experience, social and intellectual interactions, and strengthens personal confidence by through collaboration and competition. There are both Off-site events that do not require travel to the actual Olympiad site (mail-in submissions), as well as a variety of On-site events for those seeking the excitement of live competition! Please download the Handbook with descriptions and guidelines to see which events will work for you. Investments Entry Link March 5, 2027 Registration Deadline April 2, 2027 Event Selection Deadline Notification of winners to coaches will occur AFTER 5/10/2027 |