Science Olympiad is a nation-wide science competition, taking place in all 50 states with over 5,500 total teams, and with two divisions: Division B (middle school) and Division C (high school– us!).

Competitors are able to compete in a maximum of 4 events, from a total of 23 choices spanning all fields of STEM. Events range from hour-long tests that take place with a partner (or two), to builds, where you design and build a structure and test it at competition.

Learn more about the different events in the 2025 rulebook (listed under "competition information" time)

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While this club is centered around the competition, first and foremost, it's a way to build and empower the STEM community at Fairview. 

If you find this club at the beginning of the year, come to our informational meeting on August 28, 2025 during block lunch (12:30-1:05), located in the CCC! Be sure to join our email list (complete the interest form linked above), for weekly emails about the club, and upcoming meetings.

If you find this club later in the year or are simply unable to make it to the informational meeting-- no worries! First, join the email list. Then email or text us to let us know that you want to join! It's as simple as that. We will be meeting Wednesday block lunch in Room 219 

Science Olympiad is not commitment heavy– largely in part due to the collaborative nature of the competition. Testing events often allow for a double-sided cheat sheet, or a full binder of information. Builds often take just 1-2 hours total, and can be split with your partner(s). 

While we'd like for everyone joining to partake in the competition, we completely understand that as students, athletes, and people-- a lot of us are super busy! There are quite a few people every year who join the club just for the community we've built (and the snacks, of course). So, while we do encourage everyone to compete, it's not required.

If you are not competing, we'd still love to have you at our weekly meetings.

If you are planning to compete, please try to come to as many as possible! If you have to miss a meeting, let us know and we'll send a summary and resources your way. 

Competition dates are usually the first saturday of March for reigonals and first saturday of April for states. Joining the club does not require you to compete-- however, once signed up for competition, please make a commitment. (There will also be carpools for people who need help with transportation between home and competition)

The club also requires a $15 fee from every member, in order to pay for the cost of competing-- each team registered costs hundreds of dollars, plus cost of snacks and transportation!

Read more about event-specific competitions under each respective event, listed under the "Event Resources" drop-down menu.