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Previously Sent C-Division e-mails


Optics Training Resources

Posted: 01/02/2024

The following is a training resource that can be used with teams to help understand the eligible content in Optics Event

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m6vmEdC40XJWpH-LZOOJ3ln-Xwo0vfYM/view?usp=sharing


2023-2024 Events

Posted: 06/24/2023

The list of the 2023-2024 events can be found at the following link.

https://www.pascioly.org/files/Events-2023-2024.pdf


State T Shirt Contest

Posted: 03/12/2023

All students involved with PA Science Olympiad can put in an entery for the State Tournament T-Shirt Contest.

Entery Form Link


Bridge/Tower/Boomilever Testing Tables

Posted: 12/31/2022

Pennsylvania Science Olympiad owns testing tables that teams can use testing Bridge/Tower/Boomilever. They may also be used by any PA Tournament. These tables are hosted by schools around the state as shown in the link below. There is also a video showing how to set up the table. These belong to PASO and are provided for your convenience to use.

Locations and instructions on use can be
Found Here


Hotels in Altoona

Posted: 10/24/2022

For those teams going to States a list
of Hotels can be
Found Here


Registration is OPEN

Posted: 8/23/2022

See the August Update to find out information about registration and more.


August Update

Posted: 8/13/2022

To Read the August Update Click Here


2022-2023 Registration Coming Soon

Posted: 8/10/2022

Registration will begin around September 1, 2022. Watch your e-mail for more information. To sign up for the coaches e-mail list go to

http://pascioly.org/email


National Code of Conduct Letter

Posted: 6/13/2022

Please review the national code of conduct letter found at the following link:

https://www.soinc.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/Code_of_Conduct_Letter_2022.pdf


Experimental Design Rubric UPDATE

Posted: 3/31/22

The new rubrics can be found below:

Pennsylvania Division-B Experimental Design Rubric
Pennsylvania Division-C Experimental Design Rubric

There is an update to the experimental design reporting packets that match the PA Experimental Design Rubric can now be found below.

Pennsylvania Division-B Experimental Design Reporting Form

Pennsylvania Division-C Experimental Design Reporting Form

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD PLEDGES

Posted: 2/23/22

STUDENT'S PLEDGE

I pledge to put forth my best effort in the Science Olympiad tournament and to uphold the principles of honest competition. In my events, I will compete with integrity, respect, and sportsmanship towards my fellow competitors. I will display courtesy towards Event Supervisors and Tournament Personnel. My actions will exemplify the proud spirit of my school, team, and state.

COACH'S PLEDGE

On behalf of the coaches and assistants at this tournament, I pledge to encourage honesty and respect for tournament personnel, our fellow coaches, and other team members. We want our efforts to bring honor to our community and school.

PARENT'S PLEDGE

On behalf of the parents and spectators I pledge to be an example for our children by:

  • respecting the rules of Science Olympiad,
  • encouraging excellence in preparation and investigation,
  • supporting independence in design and production of all competition devices,
  • and respecting the decisions of event supervisors and volunteers.
  • Our examples will promote the spirit of cooperation within and among all our participating teams.

EVENT SUPERVISOR'S PLEDGE

On behalf of my fellow supervisors and tournament personnel, I pledge to run my event with fairness and respect for the participants and their coaches. Our actions will reflect the principles of the Science Ol

Experimental Design Rubric UPDATE

Posted: 1/4/22

The Experimental Design rubric found in the National Rules Manual will be modified for Pennsylvania tournaments.

The new rubrics can be found below:

Pennsylvania Division-B Experimental Design Rubric

Pennsylvania Division-C Experimental Design Rubric

The new experimental design reporting packets that match the PA Experimental Design Rubric can now be found below.

Pennsylvania Division-B Experimental Design Reporting Form

Pennsylvania Division-C Experimental Design Reporting Form

Regional Assignments

Posted: 12/28/21

The 2021-2022 Regional Assignments for each team can be found here


State Schedule

Posted: 10/27/2021


The Pennslvania B-Division State Schedule can be found here.

The Pennslvania C-Division State Schedule can be found here.




Parent/Guardian form

Posted: 09/12/2021

The link below creates a form that you need to send to the parents/guardians of the students on your team. You need a form signed for each student on your team. The responses will be available to you. You can create a spreadsheet to keep a record of all signed forms. You are required to keep these responses until June 2022. Please DO NOT forward to me unless if I ask for it. You must have this form signed by parents before a student may compete in any Science Olympiad tournament anywhere (in-person or virtual).

Parent / Guardians Form Downloaded Here.

National Rules

Posted: 09/07/2021

The 2021-2022 rules can be accessed by Clicking Here.

National Rules

Posted: 09/07/2021

The 2021-2022 rules can be accessed by Clicking Here.

National Results

Posted: 05/30/2021

Congratulations to our 2021 PA Science Olympiad National Tournament Teams!

  • Lower Merion finished 13th
  • Harriton finished 16th.
  • Springhouse Middle School finished 11th.
  • Harlan Rowe Middle School finished 16th.


To see all of the results from the national tournament, Click Here.

State Tournament

Posted: 02/08/2021

Pennsylvania Science Olympiad State Tournament
Scilympiad Virtual Tournament

Division B- April 10, 2021
Division C- April 17, 2021

States Announcements

Posted: 03/27/21


States Announcements are being posted on the States page found by. Click here to read the document e-mailed to coaches




Experimental Design

Posted: 01/04/21


Experimental Design rules have been updated. Click here to read the document e-mailed to coaches




FAQs Update

Posted: 01/04/21


Please check the PA FAQs for updates on events in PA. They can be found above announcements on the home page.




Team Registration

Posted: 09/23/20


Team Registration will start October 1, 2020. Go to the registration menu on or after 10/1 to register your team.

Dave Moyer PA Science Olympiad


All Tournaments Cancelled

Posted: 03/11/20


I just learned today that SEN has been cancelled. Also you will see below that the National Office has cancelled the National Tournament and is stating that all regional and state tournaments be cancelled.

I am very disappointed as I know all of you are. As soon as I get all expenses for this season recorded, the Board will meet online to discuss how we will move forward. We will address the refund situation and determine what will be done.

Our season has been stolen from us. What a lousy way to end the season. They will be using this year's rules again next year, so save your stuff!

Dave Moyer PA Science Olympiad


Saint Joseph's University

Posted: 03/11/20


Southeast Region North at Saint Joseph's University has been cancelled.


Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) announcement update

Posted: 03/10/20


I know many of you are very disappointed in the cancellations. I have been getting many questions. My plan is this. If the virus situation improves soon enough, we will work on rescheduling all cancelled tournaments. However, most host sites schedule this during their term break and may not have the ability to reschedule. If that is the case, we will look for alternative sites, perhaps large high schools, to host. For this to happen, we may end up with tournaments on Saturdays or Sundays, if they happen at all. I have had some offers for schools, but we must be most concerned about people's health and safety.

I have been in contact with the National office. Tournaments throughout the US are being cancelled. So our State tournament is very much in jeopardy at this time.

Our season is being stolen from us! I am working on options. So please hang tight.

Dave Moyer
PA Science Olympiad
State Director



Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Posted: 03/10/20


The Northeastern Region at Penn State Wilkes-Barre Campus, the Northwestern Region at Penn State Erie Campus, and the Central East Region at Kutztown University are all cancelled.