Debate club aims to help students develop a love for debate, through experience debating in activities, against their peers, and in competitions. Debating is a lifelong skill, which helps develop argumentation, research, writing, and public speaking skills. Students will participate in many different tournaments and will even be introduced to high school level debate. We encourage everyone, of all skill levels, to join!
Space is limited. Students will be accepted into the club on a first come first serve basis with priority given to students who have participated in this club at Tyee in the past. After registration closes, we will review all applications, and in the next few days, send a confirmation email to those who have been accepted into the club along with the payment link. Please check your registered PTSA email account.
Opens: Thursday, September 24 at 7pm
Closes: Saturday, September 26 at 11:59pm
Application Link: https://tyeeptsa.org/Packet/DebateClubApplication26c
Club Fee: $140 per student, non-refundable
* PTSA Membership required prior to registration, please renew here if you haven't done so already.
Due to new school and district insurance/liability requirements, each Club meeting requires at least two adult volunteers per room who have completed and passed the Level 3 Sterling background check.
Based on our current schedule, each student’s family should expect to volunteer for approximately 14–15 sessions during the school year.
If we are unable to secure the required number of volunteers for a meeting, that meeting will be cancelled. Please check your email one day before each meeting for any volunteer shortage or cancellation notice.
By enrolling your student in Debate Club, you acknowledge and agree to this volunteer requirement and cancellation policy.
First club meeting: Sept. 29, 2026
Club meet: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm
Where: In person at Tyee Middle School
