Incline Celebrates IHS National Success

Incline High School We the People — Top 10 in the U.S.

The Incline High School “We the People” team has earned a Top 10 national finish, at the prestigious national finals in Washington, D.C. last weekend.  

The national competition, part of the Center for Civic Education’s “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” program, brings together the top high school teams from across the country for simulated congressional hearings judged by constitutional scholars, attorneys, and civic leaders. Students are challenged to demonstrate deep knowledge of the Constitution while thinking critically and responding in real time to complex questions. Competing at this level requires months of preparation, teamwork, and the ability to perform under intense pressure.

Incline’s Top 10 finish is particularly notable given the school’s size. While many competing programs draw from significantly larger student populations (most schools have 1500-2000 students) and resources, Incline High School continues to prove that commitment, strong instruction, and community support can level the playing field—and even surpass it.

This achievement is a powerful testament to the dedication of our students, the exceptional leadership of their coaches, and a community that believes in providing opportunities that allow our students to compete—and succeed—on the national stage.

IHS 2026 We the People team with teachers and coaches. IHS teacher Milt Hyams, remarked that “this group was extraordinary.  They had a genuine passion for the content that was contagious.  They worked as a team and were extremely well read and they were ready for competition at the national level.