Holiday Codebuster Challenge

A festive cipher has been unleashed, designed to test logic, patience, and problem-solving skills. This holiday code was created by Randy Labaza, Codebusters event leader, and it’s not just for fun, it’s a true test of classic cryptography.
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FINAL Round: 2026 State Tournament Theme Contest

We Have Our Final 2! The 2026 NCSO State Tournament Theme Contest is coming to a close, and your top two themes are officially locked in. Be sure to vote TODAY to decide our 2026 State Tournament theme.

Round 2: 2026 State Tournament Theme Contest

We Have Our Final 4! The 2026 NCSO State Tournament Theme Contest is heating up, and your top four themes are officially locked in. Be sure to vote TODAY to help choose who advances to the final round! 🔥 🗳️ How to Vote: Head to our Instagram Stories here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/ncsciolympiad/ Tap to vote for your favorite! Each round is open for 24 hours from the time it’s posted.

Round 1: 2026 State Tournament Theme Contest

The North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) has narrowed the submissions for the 2026 State Tournament Theme Contest down to the final eight, and now it’s your turn to vote. A huge thanks to all the students and teams who submitted ideas—especially those from Fuller Magnet Elementary School, MCS Noble Middle School, North Brunswick High School and Wilmington Academy of Arts and Sciences!

#NCSciOlympiad

Explore North Carolina Science Olympiad’s Instagram feed to find tournament photos, virtual learning resources, and latest news. Be sure to use #NCSciOlympiad to share your favorite NCSO moments.

⏰ FINAL COUNTDOWN! Registration for NC Science Olympiad 2026 closes TODAY (Dec 31st)! 🎉 This is your last chance to join a season full of innovation, collaboration, and competition. 👉 Register now before the clock strikes midnight! 🕛LINK IN BIO #NCScienceOlympiad #STEMTeams #LastChance #STEMCompetition #NCSciOly26

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We are back and so excited announce this week’s challenge! ✨ We’ve got a not-so-secret message we need help encoding: NC Sci Oly. Whoever can encode this message in the most creative way possible will receive special prizes! 🎉 All divisions are invited to participate. 👏 💡 How to Enter 1️⃣ Follow @NCSciOlympiad 2️⃣ Post your creations using #NCSciOlyChallenges 3️⃣ Make sure your account is public so we can see your submissions! Check out the link in our bio to learn more about the challenges! Questions? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Learn, create, and compete–we can’t wait to see your creativity in action! #NCSO #ScienceOlympiad #SciOly26 #STEM #SciOly25 #NCSciOly #NCSciOly26 #NCSciOly25 #challenge #competition #design #creativity #binder #study

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🚨 One week to go! 🚨 The deadline to register for NC Science Olympiad 2026 is December 31st. If Science Olympiad is part of your 2026 plans (and it should be 😉), now’s the time to act. 👉 Last week to register—don’t miss out! LINK IN BIO #NCScienceOlympiad #STEMTeams #LastChance #STEMCompetition #NCSciOly26

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