Science Olympiad teams from multiple schools concluded their competitive seasons with notable achievements across regional, invitational, and state tournaments in early November 2026.
Penn-Harris-Madison's Science Olympiad team delivered solid results at the Notre Dame Science Invitational, with Aiden Lee and Tobias Prince securing second place in the chemistry event, while Allison Tessier and Madison Kuzmic earned third place in astronomy. The team finished in second place overall at the invitational tournament.
At Jonesboro High School, students demonstrated broad success across multiple Science Olympiad events. Reported first-place winners included Collier Blakely, Nora Kiriazis, Bailor Reeves, Loial Tuseth-Grant, Emma Miller, and Laiyah Lewis, along with additional student competitors who placed in first-, second-, and third-place positions in individual events. The awards were announced following competition on November 2, 2026, with updates provided on November 8.
BISC South Loop's middle-school Science Olympiad team achieved exceptional performance at the Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament. The team earned first place in both the Crave the Wave and Bridges events, demonstrating particular strength in these categories. The squad also secured third place in Picture This and fifth place finishes in both Bio Process Lab and Potions and Poisons, bringing home five awards total from the state-level competition held on November 3, 2026.
The November tournaments represent the culmination of Science Olympiad seasons for these schools, showcasing student achievement in STEM disciplines ranging from chemistry and astronomy to engineering challenges and biological sciences. The diverse competition categories tested students' knowledge and practical skills across multiple scientific domains, with teams competing against peers from neighboring schools and regions.
These results highlight the continued commitment of Science Olympiad programs to engage middle and high school students in competitive scientific learning. The tournaments provide platforms for students to apply classroom knowledge to challenging problems, collaborate with teammates, and measure their performance against regional and state standards. As Science Olympiad seasons conclude across the nation, these schools' placements reflect the dedication of student competitors and their coaching teams throughout the competitive season.