Nationals Countdown Continues 🏆
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Dear Science Olympiad Community:

Next week is our National Tournament, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate it with all of you. This moment is the result of dedication, hard work, and passion and it’s finally here! We’re especially honored to return to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, exactly ten years later. Let’s make this tournament unforgettable, see you all there! 🏅Can’t make it to Nationals in person? Tune in online and join the excitement from wherever you are!
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We’re delighted to welcome a fantastic number of new teams this year! In Division B, we have 22 new teams joining compared to 2024, and Division C has gained 17 new teams. We're incredibly proud of both our new and returning teams. Want to see schedules? Check it out below.
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Founders' Scholarship Winners

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The SO USA Foundation is proud to announce Daniel Saptari from Lexington High School in Massachusetts, Joelle Cheeseman from Northwood High School in California, Jos Buffington from Minnetonka High School in Minnesota, Hamza Amara from Naperville Central High School in Illinois and Misha Nasarpuri from Sunset High School in Oregon as our 2025 Founders' Scholarship winners! Each exceptional student was honored for their academic excellence, community engagement, and participation in Science Olympiad, receiving $10,000 tuition scholarships. Congratulations to all! Read more about the scholars.

Coaching Excellence Award Winners

Science Olympiad teams wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our amazing coaches and teachers. Join us in celebrating the outstanding educators who earned our 2025 Coaching Excellence Awards. They’ve each won free access to our summer professional development workshops!

Build Clinic🏅

  • Kathryn Starling - Hefner Middle - Oklahoma

  • Jeffrey Kallen - Lane Tech College Prep - Illinois

Virtual Boot Camp 🏆

  • Kim Henry - Legacy Academy - Delaware
  • Erin Harlow - Riley Street Middle - Michigan

  • Nicole Faggiano - Emerald High School - California 

  • Vinita Singh - Valley Stream Central High - New York
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We are getting started for the 2026 season early this year - we dropped the brand new event slates! Be a step ahead of the game and start prepping for next season. 😉 

 

Looking to gain a competitive edge next season? Join our Summer Workshop—virtually or in person! Get early access to draft rules, over 10 hours of expert instruction, and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🕺 

 
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Double Good Days is a joyous annual event filled with all-abilities, sensory-friendly fun. Introduced in 2023, Double Good Days returns to Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, IL. Science Olympiad is proud to be part of this impactful event. We hope you’ll join us to share in the many activities that allow children with special needs to explore, engage and experience. Sunday, June 8, 2025, 9am-1pm Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview, IL!

 

Thank you to our National Tournament Prize Sponsors 

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