Science Olympiad
Welcome to the Science Olympiad Program at AOMS!
In Science Olympiad, students have the opportunity to learn more about a science topic they are interested in, or engineer a contraption to be used for competition in the annual Reginal Science Olympiad Competition with multiple team event to choose from. Science Olympiad also offers students an incredible opportunity to observe, experience, and explore a STEM career, as they are mentored by a professional expert, scientist and/or engineer, most are employees of Viasat Global Communications Company in Carlsbad.
Here is an introductory video to learn what the Science Olympiad is all about, how students will participate, important dates, and more. Science Olympiad is provided by the Carlsbad Education Foundation (CEF) and local science & engineering partner, Viasat. You can reach out to Brian at CEF directly at ScienceOlympiad@carlsbaded.org.
Important Links:
Carlsbad Ed Foundation (CEF)
San Diego Regional Science Olympiad
Contact Information:
AOMS – Megan Holland at mholland@carlsbadusd.net
CEF- Beth Hamilton ScienceOlympiad@carlsbaded.org
What is Science Olympiad?
In Science Olympiad Club, students have the opportunity to learn more about a science topic they are interested in, or engineer a contraption to be used for competition in the annual Regional Science Olympiad Competition. There are 23 team events to choose from.
Science Olympiad also offers students an incredible opportunity to observe, experience, and explore a STEM career, as they are mentored by a professional expert, scientist and/or engineer (most are employees of Viasat Global Communications Company in Carlsbad).
Science Olympiad is provided by a partnership between the Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF), and local science & engineering partner, Viasat. Please visit the Carlsbad Eductional Foundation's website for more information.
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad Information Night is Wednesday, September 30th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Link here
Information Night Video Recording
Classes are after school at various times and will begin the week of Octobe 19th - Most classes are in person at Viasat (6155 El Camino Real)
How do I Sign Up?
Fill out this Student Interest Form
Students who have completed registration by October 6th will have priority with event placements.
The 2027 Regional Competition will be on Saturday, February 6, 2027 at San Diego Miramar College.
When and where do classes meet?
Classes are after school at various times and will begin the week of October 19th - Most classes are in person at Viasat (6155 El Camino Real)
Where can I get more details about each event that is offered this year?
Important Links
Email Ms. Holland at mholland@carlsbadusd.net with questions OR if you will be absent.
Email Beth Hamilton scienceolympiad@carlsbaded.org if you can coach or know someone who can coach.
Classes run from October 19 to February 6
Classes run from October 19 to February 6, except during holidays
Students have Brunch Meetings with Ms. Holland in room 1701 on the following dates:
- Thursday, October 15 – Intro to Science O!
- Tuesday, October 20 – Check In
- Tuesday, November 3 – Check In
- Tuesday, November 17
- Tuesday, December 1
- Tuesday, December 15
- Tuesday, January 5 – T-shirt Design Ideas!
- Tuesday, January 19 – T-shirt Design finalized!
- Tuesday, January 26 – Competition Day Prep!
- Tuesday, February 2 – Competition Day Prep! (The big day is 2/7!)
- Tuesday, February 9 – Celebration!