About the CMSDL

The Chicago Middle School Debate League (CMSDL) was created before the start of the 2008/09 school year and began with six schools. Over the past six years the CMSDL has more than quadrupled the number of participating schools, through concerted expansion efforts and the support of the CDC’s private partners. With the partnership of the Chicago Public Schools Department of Academic Competitions and Office of Academic Enrichment, and the Chicago Debate Commission, the CMSDL now encompasses 25 schools and about 300 students.

2012/13 Chicago Middle School Debate League Conference Roster

Conference “A”
Hardey Prep School
Lincoln Elementary
Ogden Elementary
Sacred Heart Academy
Emiliano Zapata Academy

Conference “AA”
Alcott Elementary
Ariel Community Academy
Anshe Emet Day School
Haven Middle School
King Lab School
Nichols Middle School
Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
South Loop Elementary
Wildwood World Magnet School

Conference “AAA”
Beasley Academic Center
Carroll-Rosenwald Elementary
Chicago Jesuit Academy
Kershaw Elementary
Key Elementary
May Elementary
Lovett Elementary
McCutcheon Elementary
Morgan Park H.S. Academy
Shoop Math-Science Tech
Spencer Technology Academy

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