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Dear Science Olympiad Community:

We hope your season is off to a great start! This month, we’re excited to spotlight our 60 Alumni Chapters - check out our 2026 Map. We even designed a map organized by athletic conference for all the sports fans out there! We truly appreciate the hard work everyone is putting in this season! 🙌 
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Bringing Science Olympiad Joy to Guatemala 🌎

In March 2025, longtime Pembroke Hill team coach Brandon Gillette, his wife Kristin, and their children Benton and Loren brought the spirit of Science Olympiad to students at Remy’s Legacy Academy in Guatemala. The family led hands-on STEM activities, including a Tower Building Challenge that introduced engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving. Using their Spanish skills, Benton and Loren helped students build and test balsa towers - sharing the excitement of Science Olympiad across cultures. We could not be more proud of the Gillette family and the passion for Science Olympiad. The academy is named for a Pembroke Hill and Georgetown alumnus, Remington Williams, who was active in the Kansas City community. For more information on Remy’s Legacy Academy you can reach out to Brandon here.

Get your Holiday Shopping Done Early at the SO Store ❄️

We’ve refreshed and expanded our resources to help teams jump into the new season with confidence. Starter Packs and Stacks  include curated materials for both new and returning events, making it easier to prepare, practice, and compete. You’ll also find the official National Tournament test packets from the 2024/2025 season!
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Naughty or Nice? 🎁

Need holiday gift ideas for the Science Olympiad fan in your life? Check out the new 2026 Season Ward's Science Kits! Use your exclusive Ward's Science VIP discount code SOVIP2026 at checkout for 12% off kits before December 31, 2025 on kits for Boomilever, Flight, Chemistry, Water Quality and more!

Free Webinars 🙌

⚠️  All webinars are from 5 PM - 6 PM Central Time | Open to Coaches, Students, Parents, and more. Missed a webinar? - All are available on our YouTube channel
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Get Atwell Employees Engaged with Your Team 🏅
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Science Olympiad partner Atwell Engineering is ready to provide mentoring to teams all across the US! Not only is the company providing funding for high-need teams in large cities through our Urban Schools Initiative, they're also asking employees to share STEM skills and knowledge with middle and high school students by volunteering with Science Olympiad teams. Check out their location map to see if they have an office near you; then call any site to request employee mentors. Don't miss a chance to learn from the best! 🏗
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