Berks County's Bright Minds Shine at Kutztown University

Event Details:

• Date: January 8, 2026
• Backup Date: January 12, 2026 (in case of snow)

Overview

Kutztown University is set to host the 2026 Berks County Science Olympiad. This prestigious event will bring together over 300 high school students from Berks County and surrounding areas to compete in various STEM events.

Participating Schools

The following 19 high schools will participate:

• Antietam
• Bayard Rustin
• Berks Catholic
• B. Reed Henderson
• Boyertown
• Central York
• Daniel Boone
• Exeter
• Fleetwood Area
• Governor Mifflin
• Kutztown Area
• Manheim Central
• Schuylkill Valley
• Sun Valley
• Tulpehocken
• Twin Valley
• West Chester East
• Wilson
• Wyomissing

About the Science Olympiad

• Established: 41 years ago
• Mission: A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving K-12 science education and fostering student interest in science.
• Activities: Classroom activities, research, workshops, and tournaments at various levels.

Event Structure

• Levels: Invitational, Regional, State, and National
• Teams: Each school sends one team to compete.
• Roles: High school teachers serve as coaches, judges, and coordinators.
• Invitational Level: Acts as a practice round for regional competitions; no teams are eliminated at this level.