Welcome to the SSMS Academic UIL website!
UIL Academics 2025-2026 Information
Who do we compete with? The host district for the year brings 7 schools together for the 2 days of competition. Competing schools are: Bee Cave MS, Hill Country MS, Hudson Bend MS, Dripping Springs MS, Lake Travis MS, Sycamore Springs MS, and Westridge MS.
What is UIL Academics? UIL Academics is a program that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and skills in various academic subjects. Participating in UIL Academics allows students to engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. It also helps them develop their communication and presentation skills. The program fosters a spirit of healthy competition and encourages students to strive for excellence in their chosen fields of study. Overall, UIL Academics is an enriching experience that promotes academic growth and personal development.
When is the competition? There are two days of competition: Wednesday, March 25, 2025 at Bee Cave MS (transportation provided), and Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Lake Travis MS (transportation not provided).
What are the events offered? The events offered are listed below. Students may only sign up for one event on Wednesday and one event on Saturday, unless otherwise approved by the coach of the event. See Mrs. McCoy in the CL&I if you are inquiring about competing in more than one Saturday event.
Who can compete? Each event is for 6th-8th grade. A full team includes 3 students from 6th grade, 3 from 7th grade, and 3 from 8th grade. While it's nice to have a full team, we do not need a full team to compete.
When are practices? Practices are during tutorials (8:20-8:45), unless otherwise chosen by the coach. Practices are no more than 1 day a week. They typically begin between Thanksgiving and winter break.
What happens if students place? The top 3 placers in each event are awarded medals. Ribbons are awarded to students that place in 4th-6th place.
To celebrate and show appreciation for participation, students will be invited to the end of year UIL party in May.
Please see Mrs. McCoy the UIL Coordinator if you have any questions. michelle.mccoy@dsisdtx.us
Listed below are the events and the coaches for each event. Feel free to reach out to the coaches either via email, in person, or fill out the interest form to communicate your interest in being a part of the team. They will answer any questions you might have.