Berks County Science Olympiad 2026

Kutztown University to Host 2026 Berks County Science Olympiad

KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University will host the 2026 Berks County Science Olympiad Thursday, Jan. 8 (snow date Jan. 12).

This year's Olympiad will welcome more than 300 high school students from Berks County and beyond. These talented individuals will compete in a variety of STEM-related events, showcasing their knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Nineteen high schools will participate: Antietam, Bayard Rustin, Berks Catholic, B. Reed Henderson, Boyertown, Central York, Daniel Boone, Exeter, Fleetwood Area, Governor Mifflin, Kutztown Area, Manheim Central, Schuylkill Valley, Sun Valley, Tulpehocken, Twin Valley, West Chester East, Wilson, Wyomissing.

In its 41st year, the Science Olympiad is an international nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of K-12 science education, creating a passion for learning science and providing recognition for outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, professional development workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state, national and international tournaments.

The Olympiad is organized by schools at the junior high and senior high levels. Each school sends one team to compete in a variety of events. High school teachers serve as the coaches, judges and coordinators.

Olympiad competitions are conducted at four levels - invitational, regional, state, and national. The invitational competition is designed to prepare students for regional competitions. No teams are eliminated in the local competition.

The official website of the International Science Olympiad is http://www.soinc.org/.