The Science Olympiad Mission:

To improve the quality of K-12 science education throughout the nation.

The Science Olympiad Vision to accomplish this mission is:

1. To create a passion for learning science by supporting elementary and secondary Science Olympiad tournaments at building, district, county, state and national levels with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence.
2. To improve the quality of K-12 science education throughout the nation to change the way science is perceived and the way it is taught (with an emphasis on problem solving skills and hand-on, minds-on constructivist learning practices). This goal as accomplished through in-depth core curriculum training workshops and the distribution of curriculum materials to thousand of teachers.
3. To celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievement of both students and teachers in the areas of science and technology by awarding thousands of certificates, medals and scholarships.
4. To promote partnerships among community, businesses, industry, government and education. There are over 45,000 volunteers representing these groups at the Science Olympiad events.
5. To improve and restructure the way science is taught and learned by conducting staff development and curriculum development workshops.

The dues for this club are $5.00. Students train to compete in a regional competition at the campus of the Nichols State University on February 16. The competition changes every year, so if you want current information, visit the Science Olympiad page.