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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!

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🌄✨ Exciting News for Western NC! ✨🌄

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new Division A Regional Tournament — the Pisgah Tournament in Waynesville, NC! 🎉

📅 Save the date: March 14 Don’t miss this chance to join the fun, explore STEM, and showcase your Science Olympiad spirit. 💡🔬

👉 Learn more & register at the link in our bio! #NCSciOly26 #ScienceOlympiad #STEMEducation #NCSTEM

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Any builders in the room? ⚒️👷 For this week’s challenge, we want to see how all divisions turn build scraps into a trophy of champions! ✨

Metal trophies are boring–bring on the wood and pasta trophies! Your design could win you special prizes.

💡 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

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🎙️🌟 The STEM Yard is BACK! 🌟

🎙️ We’re thrilled to announce that The STEM Yard, the official NC Science Olympiad podcast, returns on January 26, 2026!

Get ready for a brand-new season packed with:

🔍 Behind-the-scenes stories
🧪 Event deep dives
🎤 Interviews with experts
🛠️ Tips and insights to support teams

Whether you’re a coach, competitor, or NCSO fan, The STEM Yard is your go-to source for inspiration, updates, and everything Science Olympiad as we head into the 2026 season.

📅 Mark your calendars and get ready to listen in! LINK IN BIO

#TheSTEMYard #NCScienceOlympiad #STEMPodcast #ScienceOlympiad #STEMEducation #NCSO #NCSciOly26 🎧