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 2026-2027:
Most days after school (exact times/days TBA)
Competitions for 2026-2027:
Northridge HS Invitational (IN)* Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026
Neuqua Valley HS Invitational (IL) Saturday, December 12, 2026
Koszut (Wilbur Wright MS) Invitational (IN) Saturday, January 16, 2027
Libertyville HS Invitational (IL) Saturday, January 23, 2027
Regional Tournament @ Purdue Northwest (IN) Saturday, February 13, 2027
Loyola Academy Invitational (IL) Saturday, February 27, 2027
State Tournament @ Indiana Bloomington (IN)* Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2027
National Tournament @ Ohio State Univ (OH)* Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 2027
*overnight stay required
Fundraisers 2026-2027:
Pierogi Fest July 24-26, 2026
Double Good Popcorn Sept 28-Oct 2, 2026