Science Olympiad is a team-based competition where 15 students from a school work together on 23 different science events against other schools. The events cover many different science disciplines, some based on study and books, others based on hands-on engineering and building. Practice occurs throughout the year. Competitions last all day and end with an Olympic-style awards ceremony, complete with medals and trophies. A team can qualify at their regional tournament for the state competition. At the state competition, teams compete for a chance to go to the national competition against the best-of-the-best from other states. Students learn hard work, teamwork, fun and laughter, and a lot of science.
Practice Times for 2025-2026:
Most days after school (exact times/days TBA)
Competitions for 2025-2026:
Invitational Competition @ Northridge HS Saturday, November 22, 2025
Invitational Competition @ Whiting HS Saturday, December 6, 2025
Invitational Competition @ Crown Point Saturday, January 17, 2026
Invitational Competition @ Purdue W-L Saturday, January 31, 2026
Regional Competition @ IU Northwest Saturday, February 14, 2026
Invitational Competition @ Northwestern Univ Saturday, February TBD, 2026
State Competition @ Northridge HS Saturday, March 28, 2026
National Competition @ Univ of So Cal Friday, May 22 and
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Fundraisers 2025-2026:
Pierogi Fest July 25-27, 2025
Double Good Popcorn Sept 29-Oct 3, 2025