Choose a venue for your trivia night. This event will most likely be held at the school but it is important to choose a location with a large space and several tables and chairs. Often school gymnasiums or cafeterias work well. Consider whether you will need microphones and speakers. You can also sell food and drinks to raise extra money, but be sure the space you choose will accommodate selling those items.
Recruit sponsors and donations for your event. Parent teacher organizations and local businesses can help provide food, prizes and money.
Choose a host for the event. The host should be someone well-spoken and confident. Consider using the school principal, a popular teacher or a well-known local community member. Radio personalities are often popular choices for school events because of their popularity with students.
Create teams and recruit volunteers. Decide how many members each team will have and the individuals those teams will consist of. Students can compete against each other, or teacher teams may also compete. Usually teams of five to eight players work well. Consider how many volunteers will be needed. Volunteers will be needed to collect money, sell food and drinks, set up and clean up.
Develop trivia questions. You can create your own trivia questions or purchase any of several trivia packs online.
Promote the event. Spread word through school newsletters, fliers, school announcements, radio and TV broadcasts and school websites.
Organize all materials and set up tables and chairs on the day of the event. Provide each team with a table, paper and pens. Have volunteers collect money at the entrance