Middle School Fair - May 13, 2026
Middle School Fair - May 13, 2026
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<-- Reference the 2026 slide deck for project categories and other tips
<-- Reference the 2026 slide deck for project categories and other tips
*Important: Due to safety and ISEF guidelines for student research at the middle school level, our CVRSF is not permitting student projects using the following: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, experimenting with vertebrate animals such as fish, dogs, cats, farm animals, frogs, tadpoles etc. Research on human subjects is not permitted except when the student researcher shows how a model works.
Students are expected to follow the AI integrity guidelines posted with ISEF Fair rules. Please read rules here.
Note: Observations of professional zoo or wildlife animal webcams are permitted.
Refer to the Key Deadlines page during planning.
6-8th Grade Project Approval Form (2026) - Please make sure students complete this form prior to submitting projects to the regional level.
Projects can be completed by individuals or teams of two
Teachers, please Sign-up for a CVRSF Google Drive folder for your student's projects HERE
Teachers please contact your Division's Science Contact for updates.
Projects should be uploaded to the assigned teacher's folders By May 1st at 6:00 p.m., the folders will be closed.
Students are recommended by their school/division to participate in the regional middle school fair if they meet the criteria for a complete project submission.
Our fair will nominate up to 10% of the registered projects to compete virtually in the new Junior Innovators Challenge sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Projects must meet the JIC criteria posted on the website.
2026 Middle School Forms & Tips
6-8th Grade Project Approval Form(2026)
Google Slide Overview Links: KidWind Regional Expo and Challenge Information
Questions? Contact cvrsf@cvgs.k12.va.us or your science teacher
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