Notre Dame's Speech & Debate program fosters intellectual growth, communication and leadership skills with competitive scholastic competition.  On average, students participate in more than 30 local, regional, state and national competitions, with Notre Dame students receiving accolades across all levels of competition. 

Notre Dame competes in the Coast Forensics League, the California High School Speech Association, the National Catholic Forensics League and the National Speech and Debate Association. We have sent qualifying students to the Catholic Nationals, NSDA Nationals and the Tournament of Champions.

Speech and Debate practices and meetings are Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor of Donnelly.

Information for 2025-2026 

Our Parent and New Student Info Night will be on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.