Welcome to the 2025-2026 DECA Season
Friday, September 12, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:30 am Meeting Recap Slides
Role play categories overview, Virtual Registration (9/12-9/19), Payment and Forms (9/22-9/26), NO LATE Virtual Registration, and NO LATE Payment and Forms. NO EXCEPTIONS
**Registration is a two-step process. You need to fill out Mrs. Larson’s Google form so we can submit your name to the bookstore. You will receive a receipt if you filled it out. This must be completed between September 12 and September 19. The bookstore will then have your names, and you will submit your payment and forms between September 22 and September 26. There can be no late payments or registrations due to our State Chapter registration deadline.
Friday, September 26, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:30 am
DECA paper participants only (DECA papers are optional and will be considered for state competition based on the quality and number of chapter submissions)
Paper Form Closed
Friday, October 3, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:30 am
Role Play Introductions
Role Play Slides from meeting (DECA PLUS login information here and additional deca testing practice resources)
Friday, October 10, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:15 am
Charlotte Trecartin, Founder & CEO - CharCharms, Forbes 30 Under 30, Shark Tank S16 will deliver how she has grown and marketed her company to over $7 million in sales. Pick up great Marketing pointers for your DECA Role Plays this year! Please arrive a few minutes early. This presentation will inspire you. Shark Tank Episode
Friday, October 17th
Please complete the DECA Test Registration form by next Friday, October 24. Email sent out to the chapter. The DECA test counts for 33% of your regional score. By October 24th, we need to know when you would like to take your DECA Regional Exam. Once you select an option, put it in your calendar or phone. I will follow up with an email reminding you of your exam on December 1 and where to go. If you do not take the exam, you are not allowed to attend the regional event. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET AN EMAIL RECEIPT OF YOUR FORM RESPONSE. FORM
Friday, October 24, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:30 am
Learn from a 3rd Place ICDC Finisher what it takes to earn a Medal Earning Role Play. If you want to be a Junior Officer, directions will be given at the end of the meeting. Turn in outlines for prepared events.
Meeting Slides (there are two additional DECA State Leadership opportunities listed at the end of the presentation)
Junior Officer Application (due November 1st)
Mr. Navickas DECA Recap Video (I recommend everyone to watch this video)
Friday, November 14, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:30 a.m.
Junior Officer Presentations and Elections.
Friday, November 21, 2025: Meeting, Deerfield High School: J-110 @ 7:30 a.m.
Prepared Events Only Meeting
DECA Testing
Friday, December 5, 7:00 a.m.
Monday, December 8, 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday, December 9, 7:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10, 3:15 p.m.
Friday, December 12, 7:00 a.m.
Friday, January 9, 2026: Meeting, Deerfield High School: Performing Arts Center @ 7:30 am
Go over the district agenda.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026: North Suburban DECA Secitonal Competition, Rosemont Convention Center: Rosemont, IL
Friday, January 16, 2026: State Participants Meeting, Deerfield High School: J110 @ 7:45 am
Collect Check ($350), and forms, and go over the State Career Development Conference.
Friday, February 20, 2026: State Prepared Events Meeting, Deerfield High School: J110 @ 7:30 am
Practice Presentations
Friday, February 27, 2026: State Participants Event Meeting: J110 @ 7:45 a.m.
State announcements and preparation.
Thursday, March 5-7, 2026: State Career Development Conference, Hyatt Regency, O’Hare: Rosemont, IL
Bring a Non-Refundable Deposit Check for a Potential International Spot ($550)
Friday, March 13, 2026: International Parent Meeting, Deerfield High School: J114 @ 7:45 am
Collect F T Forms, Collect Final Payment ($550), Pass Out Jackets, and Go Over International Itinerary
Friday, April 10, 2026: International Participants Meeting, Deerfield High School: J114 @ 7:45 am
International announcements and preparation.
April 24-29, 2026: International Career Development Conference, Atlanta, GA