Mind over chatter since 1920.
Welcome to KHSSL!
This is the website for the Kentucky High School Speech League -- Kentucky's home for speech and debate competitions, forensics teams, speech coach and debate coach help, news updates for KY 4n6 (forensics), and the Kentucky Regional and State speech and debate tournaments!
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May the words be with you!
THE KHSSL BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL CONDUCT ITS ANNUAL IN-PERSON MEETING ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7, AT 10 AM AT DAVIESS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IN OWENSBORO.
AN AGENDA WILL BE POSTED IN MID-MAY.
Looking ahead
Here is your chance to be part of the planning for next year!
KHSSL BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM
Do you have an agenda item for the Board of Directors meeting -- a rule change for an event, a Hall of Fame nomination, a procedure change you'd like to see?
Click here, download the document, fill it out, and email it to KHSSL! Items due no later than May 7, 2025.
TOURNAMENT
DATES
2025-2026
Are you interested in hosting a tournament in Kentucky next year?
Click here and fill out the form at the link.
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Tournaments can be requested at any time, but May 7 is the deadline to be on the first draft (for the June Board meeting).
SENIOR STATE SPEECH
The State Senior Speech tournament was held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green March 7 and 8. Click here to read the press release and see the tournament results!
STATE DEBATE
The State Debate tournament was held at Transylvania University in Lexington March 1. Click here to read the press release and see the tournament results!
JUNIOR STATE SPEECH
The Junior State Speech tournament was held at Douglass High School in Lexington February 21-22. Click here to read the press release and see the tournament results!
REGIONAL SPEECH TOURNAMENTS WERE HELD ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH ON FEBRUARY 1ST.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TOP THREE TEAMS IN EACH REGION! Click here for results.
Help KHSSL just by shopping at Kroger!
Sign up for Kroger Community Rewards with KHSSL to donate to us from Kroger automatically every time you shop!
1. Are you in one of these cities? Then you can help KHSSL just by shopping at Kroger!
Louisville Lexington Owensboro
Danville Morehead Corbin
Shelbyville Frankfort Elizabethtown
Middlesboro Somerset Campbellsville
Nicholasville Monticello Richmond
Winchester Madisonville London
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2. Browse to www.kroger.com and sign in to your digital Kroger account.
You might have to create one if you have a Kroger card
but have never created an account to clip digital coupons or anything.
3. Once you're signed in, click on your name in the right and then My Account.
Under My Account, drop down to Community Rewards at the bottom.
4. Click on it and enter the organization to HH189
(or you can just do a search for the Kentucky High School Speech League).
5. Save your choice.
Professional Development
PD FROM KHSSL?
Bring us to your school!
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for the KHSSL Professional Development Course Menu!
KHSSL MISSION STATEMENT
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The Kentucky High School Speech League is the oldest high school organization in the state of Kentucky. Crafting a community of support, we promote the growth, education, and experiences of educators and students in the Commonwealth in the practice of communication arts. KHSSL enhances and refines students' skills in acting, speaking, listening, and critical thinking by providing an arena for extracurricular competition in speech, drama, and debate.
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KHSSL Expectations for Tournament Etiquette and Behavior -- BE CLASSY document
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The Kentucky High School Speech League is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment in which all Kentucky students regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or socioeconomic status receive equitable access and opportunities to learn, engage, express, and excel in speech and debate activities. We value the unique and shared strengths of the experiences of our members and seek to strengthen the voices of our students by cultivating a strong sense of belonging in a safe, equitable, and inclusive speech community.
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