SW Virginia News

U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has officially declared the commencement of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Ninth Congressional District students. In a statement, Griffith expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “The Congressional App Challenge allows students to demonstrate their talents, engage their creativity, and explore the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. I look forward to seeing the apps developed by the ingenuity of Ninth District students.”

The challenge invites middle school or high school students from the Ninth Congressional District to participate either individually or in groups of up to four students. Participants are encouraged to create and submit their own mobile, tablet, or computer app on a platform of their choice. The deadline for app submissions is set for 12:00 pm EDT on October 24, 2024.

For more information and specific guidelines regarding the contest, interested individuals can visit the Congressional App Challenge 2024 CAC Rules page. Eligibility criteria, account creation instructions, and detailed rules can be found on the website.

For queries related to the competition, faculty, parents, or students are encouraged to reach out to Josh Hess at 540-381-5671 or via email at Josh.Hess@mail.house.gov.

Stay tuned for the innovative creations that will emerge from the talented students of the Ninth Congressional District as they participate in the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.