{"id":1641,"date":"2026-09-03T02:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T02:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mnfpsp.org\/?page_id=1641"},"modified":"2026-09-04T04:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T04:12:45","slug":"operating-calendar-for-2026-27-season","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mnfpsp.org\/index.php\/operating-calendar-for-2026-27-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Operating Calendar for 2026-27 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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2026-2027 Minnesota Future Problem Solving Calendar and Costs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Welcome to an exciting new year of Learning How to Think Not What to Think!<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Remaining dates on the calendar are noted below; if you want to see the entire calendar, use the button at the top or the bottom to download the PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

District\/Community Registration<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> <\/strong>Annual Fee \u2013 Registration Period: September 1\u2013October 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Description<\/strong><\/td>Registration Deadline<\/strong><\/td>Fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Returning Public Schools<\/td>October 9, 2026<\/td>$135.00<\/td><\/tr>
New Public Schools<\/td>October 9, 2026<\/td>$90.00<\/td><\/tr>
Parochial\/Private Schools<\/td>October 9, 2026<\/td>$75.00<\/td><\/tr>
Home School Groups, Clubs, Other Community Groups<\/td>
October 9, 2026<\/td>
$50.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To submit your District \/ Community Registration, go to: District \/ Community Registration Form 2026\u201327<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions: Email Angela.Denstad@mnfpsp.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MN FPSP State Board Meetings<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Check the MN FPSP website calendar for more info<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 24, 2026<\/td>Live Zoom Board Meeting<\/td>Zoom: 9AM\u2013Noon<\/td><\/tr>
February 15\u201320, 2027<\/td>Google Docs prior review<\/td>Zoom: Feb. 20, 2027, 9\u201311AM<\/td><\/tr>
June 19, 2027<\/td>Annual Reorganization Meeting<\/td>Zoom: 9AM\u2013Noon<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Workshops <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult\/mentor training available as needed upon request. Contact<\/em> Angela Denstad<\/a><\/em> to schedule.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Training Hours<\/strong><\/td>Fees<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
New Coach Training: 6-Step Process<\/td>12<\/td>$200.00<\/td><\/tr>
Community Projects Coach Training<\/td>6<\/td>$125.00<\/td><\/tr>
Community Projects Student Training<\/td>6<\/td>$25.00 per Student<\/td><\/tr>
Community Projects Parent Training<\/td>6<\/td>$15.00 per Parent<\/td><\/tr>
Storytelling Coach Training<\/td>2<\/td>$95.00<\/td><\/tr>
Creative Writing Coach Training<\/td>2<\/td>$95.00<\/td><\/tr>
Evaluator Training<\/td>As needed<\/td>No charge for evaluators; $75.00 for coaches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Competition Calendars \u2013 Next Pages<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program and Registration Information on the following pages.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GLOBAL ISSUES – (Teams and Individuals)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch for Registration Information in the Fall Newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event<\/strong><\/td>Important Dates<\/strong><\/td>Other Info<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Team & Individual Registrations – Cost for Problems 1, 2, and Qualifying Problem\u00a0\u00a0REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Due: October 16, 2026<\/td>$160.00 per Team  $50.00 per Individual    $50.00 Per AbPS Team<\/td><\/tr>
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Problem #1 Topic: Digital Dark Ages <\/strong> (Optional, but highly recommended<\/em>)<\/td>Due: October 16, 2026         Due by 5:00 p.m.<\/td>Submit Steps 1\u20133 via Google Docs     (No Extra Charge)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Problem #1 Evaluations Released<\/td>October 23, 2026<\/td>Access Results \u2013 via Shared Google Folder<\/td><\/tr>
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Problem #2 Topic:  Disappearing Cultures<\/strong>(Mandatory to be eligible for Qualifying Problem<\/em>)<\/td>Due: November 19, 2026<\/td>Submit All Steps via Google Docs    (No Extra Charge)<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Problem #2 Evaluation<\/td>November 20\u201321, 2026<\/td>Virtually via Google Docs<\/td><\/tr>
Problem #2 Evaluation Results Released<\/td>November 24, 2026<\/td>Access Results \u2013 via Shared Google Folder<\/td><\/tr>
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Qualifying Problem (QP)
Registration  of Student Names<\/td>		Due: December 11, 2026<\/td>QP Info sent via email<\/td><\/tr>
2027 QP Topic: Influencer Marketing<\/strong><\/td>Written Competition Dates: Jan. 8\u201314, 2027 
PAP Recordings Due: Tuesday, January 19 
Awards: January 23<\/td>		Written work done via Google Docs from \u201chome.\u201d
Via Google Forms



Virtual via YouTube Live<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying Problem Written Evaluation                                           PAP Judging<\/td>January 15\u201316January 20 <\/td>Fully Virtual<\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying Problem Results Released           Access Results via shared Google Folder<\/td>January 23, 2027*  *After the Awards<\/td>Affiliate Final Invitations sent via email.<\/td><\/tr>
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State\/Affiliate Final Registrations Due<\/td>Due: February 6 <\/td>$20.00 Late Fee per Reg. received after Due Date<\/td><\/tr>
State\/Affiliate Final Registration Fees Due<\/td>Due: February 19<\/td>$175.00 per Team$50.00 per Individual $30.00 per MAGIC Competitor<\/td><\/tr>
2026\u201327 State Affiliate Final Topic: Health Security<\/strong>Presentation of Action PlanONSITE Celebration & PAP Finals<\/td>February 26\u2013March 4Tuesday, March 9Saturday, March 20 <\/td>Google Docs Written Work PAP Recordings Due St. Cloud North Junior High<\/td><\/tr>
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International Conference Topic: To be announced in March<\/td>June 9\u201313, 2027$750 to $850 per person plus travel.<\/td>Indiana UniversityBloomington, Indiana<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Freelance\/Non-competitive Evaluations<\/strong>Email Angela.Denstad@mnfpsp.org<\/a> for info.<\/td>Dates  as needed. <\/td>$25.00 per evaluation. Ask about quantity rates.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*** All teams, including the adult teams, are required to compete in the Presentation of Action Plan at the Qualifying Problem and Affiliate Competitions in order for their written work to qualify to advance. This is in alignment with the International Rules. Accommodations cannot be made for other activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDownload 2026-2027 Calendar<\/a>\n\n\n\n

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