Welcome to IHSSA District Large Group Speech Contest at ACGC High School!

We are thrilled you are here! Please consult this website for all ACGC District Speech Contest information. We are adding new information frequently, so PLEASE check back for updates. If you have additional questions, please contact Contest Manager Kelsey Dinkla at kdinkla@acgcschools.org.  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. ADDRESS: 906 School Street Guthrie Center, IA 50115 (see map below). 

2. The main entrance is located on the west side of the building. Handicap-accessible entrances are located on the south and east sides of the building.

3. There is a $5 suggested donation for all spectators. Program/schedule of the entire day will be for sale at the door for $2.00, or download the schedule for free from this website. Remember, school codes will be used instead of school names. 

**PLEASE BE ADVISED: WE ARE A CASH ONLY CONTEST. NO CREDIT CARDS OR VENMO WILL BE ACCEPTED.**

4. KNOW YOUR SCHOOL CODE and title of your group BEFORE you come. 

5. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR SCHOOL APPAREL.

6. For weather related issues, tune into KCCI, Raccoon Valley Radio, and all ACGC social media platforms . The IHSSA website will also post any delays or cancellations. The make-up date is WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 in the afternoon/evening.

7. Please treat our school as you would your own home. We are very proud of our school and expect all who enter to treat it with care. 

8. PLEASE EAT HERE. Support ACGC's Speech Department! 

9. Ratings will be posted outside of the Main Office.