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THEMES AND PROBLEMS

MIDDLE SCHOOL

When a decision is made by a member to compete in an event, it is imperative that the member thoroughly read and understand the rules, regulations, procedures, and evaluation criteria for the chosen event(s). National TSA is responsible for addressing mistakes or discrepancies in the competitive event guides and accomplishes this through competition updates on the TSA website. National TSA is not responsible for interpreting, advising, or suggesting ways that a member might develop a viable response or solution to a competitive event challenge. 

 

  • Website Design

Website Design

Design Brief: Community Story

Challenge: Develop a website that captures the essence of a local community and shares stories, history, or significant events that have shaped the community. The website should include an interactive element (e.g., timeline, map, etc.) that the user can interact with to understand the history or stories of the community. Your entry for this event is an exception to the general rules for the 2026 National TSA Conference regarding identifying information and you may include school or chapter name if it is the same name as the community used.

HIGH SCHOOL

 

  • Video Game Design
  • Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)
  • Webmaster

Video Game Design

Theme: Retro Revival: Reimagine an 8-bit or 16-bit era type of game with a modern twist.

The game must be inspired by 8-bit or 16-bit era games, but may not contain any recognizable characters, music, or storylines from these games. Competitors are encouraged to research games from this era but not utilize copyrighted material.

Virtual Reality Simulation (VR)

Design Topic: Design an interactive, walk-through VR museum based on a topic in art, history, or technology. 

Webmaster

Topic: Community Resource Hub

Create a website that will serve as a community resource hub to highlight resources available to residents within the community (e.g., non-profits, support services, community events and programs, etc.). Your entry for this event is an exception to the general rules for the 2026 National TSA Conference regarding identifying information and you may include school or chapter name if it is the same name as the community used.
Your website should include the following: 

  • an interactive directory of community resources (resource hub) that allows users to search and filter the resources. 
  • a highlight section that spotlights at least three of the community resources you have listed in your resource hub. 
  • a form that users can submit to indicate new resources that should be added to the community resources hub. 
  • additional content to enhance the community resource hub for end users.