What is the Cat Cage?
Tier Program
Any CMHS, Bucktail High School and CMMS student is eligible to compete!
The Cat Cage is a Shark Tank-inspired student Entrepreneurship Competition.
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Create a business idea and elevator speech, then compete to win cash prizes.
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Compete as a group or individual.
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Final award ceremony to be held at CMHS Auditorium on February 26, 2020. Parents, sponsors, district employees are invited to attend.
1. Dream Conference at Susquehanna University
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2. Learn Zoom Conference
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3. Pitch conference at PSU
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4. Bloomsburg University Dog Pound Competition
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CONTACT US
Please see Mrs. Mayes or Mr. Nardi for details
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Mrs. Mayes:
Room: A156
Email: dmayes@kcsd.k12.pa.us
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Mr. Nardi
Room: A158
Email: cnardi@kcsd.k12.pa.us
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News
Our Sponsors:
2019-2020
Congratulations to this year's Cat Cage WINNERS!!!
The top ten businesses who took home money this year:
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$350 - Jessica Piergalinni for "Breathe Easy"
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$250 - Preston Evey for "Solar Tint"
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$200 - Elijah Persun and Chase Kimball for "Drive Ed Simulator"
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$125 - Grant Cole and Ashleigh Stringfellow for "Safety Call"
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$100 - Julie Harris and Ashley Lomax for "Wave Phonic"
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$75 - Zoe Resto and Kaylee Weaver for "Heat N Eat"
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$75 - Kara Stover for "Skin Kara"
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$50 - Myka Poorman and Tessa Cowfer from Bucktail HS for "Professional Gear"
- $50 - Cameron Sockman and Emma Intallura from Bucktail HS for "Robotics, Inc."
- $50 - Chris Lavalle and Andrew Haigh for "Invisible Sound"
Date: December 6, 2019
Last year's winners: Taryn Kimball & Jessica Piergallini - Sticky Stitch WINS 1st place from CMHS
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Your Cat Cage idea will be put into a business summary. Will answer basic questions such as how will you market your idea, what target group will the idea impact, how will you make money.
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Join us for a great day at LHU! Lunch will be provided on campus.
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Competition was sponsored by Diversified Asset Planners, inc.
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Central Mountain High/Middle School Cat Cage Competition
February 26, 2020
3 minute "pitch" presentation + question & answer period with judges.
Dress nice and bring a visual. Bring additional information if possible (financials, website, prototype)
Date: March 26, 2020
The top 4 teams of Cat Cage will be invited to this event. Upgrade your Cat Cage pitch, if necessary, for this highly competitive event. Be prepared for a timed 2 minute presentation + questions & answer period with judges.
Win up to $10,000 for the top 30 teams.
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Lunch will be provided on campus.