PHSHACKS

A 36-hour online hackathon for Poolesville High School students. No prior experience, open to all grades. Submissions are evaluated based on functionality, design, originality, and implementation quality.

1ST

$50

2ND

$30

3RD

$20

ADDITIONAL AWARDS: BEST DESIGN AND MOST CREATIVE

WINDOW

36 HOURS

START

SAT APR 18 // 12:00 PM

DEADLINE

SUN APR 19 // 11:59 PM

### PROMPT

The official prompt will be released at the start of the hackathon.

Participants will be given a specific challenge to address within the 36-hour build window.

### LOGISTICS

- 1-3 people per project

- 36 hours: window opens Saturday, April 18, at 12 pm

- submission window closes Sunday, April 19, at 11:59 pm

- include GitHub repo and unlisted YouTube demo video

- winners announced within 3 days after submissions close

### PROJECT GUIDELINES

Submissions must include a project that can be demonstrated.

Projects may be applications, websites, tools, AI systems, or other software-based solutions.

There are no restrictions on programming languages, frameworks, or tools.

### DEMO REQUIREMENTS

Each submission must include a demo video of no more than 3 minutes.

The video should:

- present the project’s purpose

- demonstrate its functionality

Submissions that do not include a working demonstration will not be considered.

### EVALUATION

Projects will be evaluated based on:

- functionality

- design and usability

- originality and creativity

- implementation quality and technical depth

PHSHACKS 2026

BUILD FAST // SHIP FAST