In recognition of Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Jr.-Sr. High School students enrolled in Advanced Placement Government, Global History II and the U.S. History Regents classes participated in an iCivics lesson and competition called Win the White House.

The students set their Chromebooks up in the library to collectively play the game, in which participants were put in charge of their own presidential campaign. As presidential candidates, they had to pick a slogan and develop arguments to support issues that resonate with voters; raise funds to support their campaign; poll voters and gain momentum through media campaigns and personal appearances, all the while keeping tally of their electoral votes.

Social studies teacher Thomas Hayes explained that the students learned about the electoral process and how it ties in with the U.S. Constitution. “The students are learning how the electoral process is conducted and the Constitution’s role in setting guidelines for elections,” Mr. Hayes said.

Dr. Stephen Posselt, K-12 social studies director, said, “This game helps students better learn this complicated information through personal interaction instead of just listening to a lecture.”

At the end of the lesson, each student was given a personal copy of the U.S. Constitution.

Click here to view the A Run to Win the White House slideshow.

Date Added: 9/22/2025