Beverly Hills High School academic decathlon team advances to state competition 3/12/25 2:14PM Beverly Hills High School’s academic decathlon team secured a spot at the California state competition, marking its fifth consecutive year at the prestigious event. Competing against 55 schools in the Los Angeles County Office of Education Regional Competition, the team placed fifth overall, demonstrating academic excellence across economics, math, science, art, music, literature and social science. In addition to rigorous subject testing, decathletes competed in prepared and impromptu speeches, essay writing and interviews, further showcasing their depth of knowledge and critical thinking skills. Full article..

Westlake High School team aces it again 3/12/25 1:22PM The Ventura County Office of Education announced the winners of the 2025 Ventura County Academic Decathlon, and it’s Westlake High School at the head of the class once again. Winners were revealed at a Feb. 7 ceremony in Camarillo. The three teams with the highest overall scores this year are: •First place: Westlake High School Second place: Channel Islands High School Third Place: Thousand Oaks High School Full article..

Top Ten Overall Global Leaders in February 3/12/25 12:25PM Congratulations! 1st: Sanjith C. (TX) 2nd: Owen M. (TX) 3rd:Aishani T. (TX) 4th: Mariam M. (TX) 5th: Russell H. (ID) 6th: Jay K. (ID) 7th: Srinija G. (TX) 8th: Sam D. (TX) 9th: Ian H. (OH) 10th: Karthikeya K. (AZ) Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge scores in February. Each correct answer is worth one point. To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - March Mania - 03/06 3/7/25 6:05PM 1st: Gabriel D. (IA) 2nd: Jaidyn N. (CA) 3rd: Kevin T. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - March Madness - 03/04 3/6/25 5:58PM 1st: Xavier K. (AZ) 2nd: Rene G. (CA) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders by State in February 3/6/25 9:52AM Congratulations! (AK)  1st: Gideon V., 2nd: Isaac V., 3rd: Hannah L. (AZ)  1st: Karthikeya K., 2nd: Xavier K., 3rd: Serenity M. (CA)  1st: Nadia J., 2nd: Aikam N., 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CO)  1st: Becket C., 2nd: Liam S., 3rd: Riley T. (CT)  1st: Gavin J., 2nd: Allison G., 3rd: Nazir D. (GA)  1st: Landin W., 2nd: Lauryn P., 3rd: Tony D. (IA)  1st: Zachary M., 2nd: Benjamin K., 3rd: Karen C. (ID)  1st: Russell H., 2nd: Jay K., 3rd: Magdalena S. (IL)  1st: scholastic 2., 2nd: honors 3., 3rd: scholastic 1. (INDIVIDUAL)  1st: Charlotte F., 1st: Pradhyot K., 2nd: Maya C. (ME)  1st: Ella M., 2nd: Colton D. (MN)  1st: Danae H. (NJ)  1st: Logan T., 2nd: Mia T., 2nd: Megh P., 2nd: Ayan P., 3rd: Edward A. (OH)  1st: Ian H., 2nd: Sia Z., 3rd: Krisha S. (PA)  1st: Ava W., 2nd: Isaaq W., 3rd: Sebastian L. (TX)  1st: Sanjith C., 2nd: Owen M., 3rd: Aishani T. (UT)  1st: Ollie W. (WI)  1st: Liam L., 2nd: Vivian D., 3rd: Olivia J. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Seward High academic decathlon team wins state championship 3/6/25 9:45AM The SHS Academic Decathlon Team was presented the Nebraska Academic Decathlon State Championship-Medium School Division on Feb. 15, after competing in a series of online tests, a speech contest, an essay contest, an individual interview and a quiz bowl competition. Full article..

Verdugo Hills High School Wins LAUSD Academic Decathlon 3/6/25 9:25AM “Congratulations to Verdugo Hills High School decathletes on winning the 44th Annual Los Angeles Unified Academic Decathlon,” LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said. “We are incredibly proud of our students for their dedication, perseverance, and countless hours of hard work before and after school in preparation for this competition. Full article..

Top Ten Scrimmage Scorers in February 3/4/25 2:12PM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center February scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations to the following participants! 1st: Ian N. (TX) 2nd: Xavier K. (AZ) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) 4th: Sanjith C. (TX) 5th: Karthikeya K. (AZ) 6th: Judith G. (CA) 7th: Arianne A. (CA) 8th: Isaac F. (TX) 9th: Valeria A. (CA) 10th: Shivaraj T. (CA) 10th: Owen M. (TX) To see the current overall Top Ten Global Leaders, Full article..

Folsom, Vista both shine in 2025 County Academic Decathlon 3/4/25 2:03PM Folsom High School has successfully defended its championship title at the 45th annual Sacramento County Academic Decathlon, earning first place for the fourth consecutive year. The local team claimed 41 individual medals across 10 categories in the recent 2025 event and dominated the Super Quiz event. Vista del Lago High School also delivered an exceptional performance, earning second place with 44 medals in 10 categories. Full article..

North Clarion Academic Decathlon Team Nabs Second at Regional Competition 3/4/25 1:52PM WEST SUNBURY, Pa. (EYT) – Students from North Clarion competed at the Western Regional Academic Decathlon Competition at Moniteau High School this past weekend. All students on the team won a medal, bringing home 17 in total. Allison Ochs had the highest total score in small schools, and both she and Addison Seigel set new school records in the categories of Math and Interview respectively. Full article..

Souderton Area High School Academic Decathlon team wins Eastern PA Regional title 2/26/25 9:32AM The Souderton Area High School Academic Decathlon Team has won its seventh regional title in eight years. On Feb. 1, students from across eastern Pennsylvania competed in the 41st annual Eastern Pennsylvania Academic Decathlon at Methacton High School. By virtue of Souderton’s regional title, the team will advance to the PA State Championships. Full article..

Students square off in Academic Decathlon 2/26/25 9:29AM Teams of teens from across the region squared off in competitive academics that included everything from art and music to language, literature and mathematics Saturday at Solano Community College. The Bay Region Academic Decathlon culminated with the Super Quiz in the gym at SCC where a few hundred students, parents and others gathered to cheer on their favorites. Full article..

Three-peat: Harmony wins third straight Tulare County Academic Decathlon title 2/26/25 9:27AM While the Kansas City Chiefs have established themselves as a dynasty and are going for a three-peat, Harmony Magnet Academy has already accomplished the feat in academics. Harmony is now an academic dynasty when it comes to the Tulare County Academic Decathlon as it won its third straight Tulare County Academic Decathlon title on Saturday. Full article..

Montoursville’s academic decathlon team heads to state finals for 18th year running 2/24/25 2:28PM Montoursville Area High School’s academic decathlon team took fourth place in the recent Academic Decathlon of Central Pennsylvania’s regional competition at Penns Valley High School in Spring Mills, qualifying them for the state finals for the 18th straight year, according to a press release from the district. Full article..

Hackensack High School Academic Decathlon Team Crowned Regional Champs 2/24/25 2:26PM Hackensack High School’s Academic Decathlon team has secured a remarkable victory, clinching the Regional Championship and punching their ticket to the state competition on March 1. Currently, ranked second in the state, the team is setting its sights on a potential return to the National competition in Des Moines, Iowa. Full article..

Alhambra Decathletes Set Sights on National Stage After Dominating Regionals 2/24/25 2:21PM At Alhambra High, a group of students isn’t just studying for a test—they’re gearing up for the California Academic Decathlon, the state’s most grueling intellectual showdown. Their goal? A first-place finish, a ticket to nationals, and the bragging rights that come with dethroning California’s academic elite. Full article..

Perry High School Academic Decathlon Team Qualifies for State Competition in March 2/21/25 2:45PM Several students from Perry High School will participate in a state competition taking place in March. According to Activities Director Tina Lutterman, the Academic Decathlon Team recently took part in regionals at both Urbandale High School and The Kurtz Opportunity Center in Des Moines, where they finished in fourth place in the small school division. Lutterman states that during the competition, Full article..

Students compete for top honors at LAUSD’s 44th Academic Decathlon 2/21/25 2:22PM The 2025 LAUSD Academic Decathlon brought together more than 720 students for a fast-paced competition in downtown Los Angeles. For months, Lauren Monzen, 16, and her teammates at John Marshall High School pored over flashcards, debated complex topics, and spent hours reading in preparation for the competition. But nothing could quite prepare her for the thrill of standing in front of a packed audience, ready to put her knowledge to the test. Full article..

Woodbridge High continues Academic Decathlon reign with eighth county title in nine years 2/21/25 2:16PM Woodbridge High School’s Academic Decathlon team has extended its dynasty, capturing its eighth county championship in nine years. The Irvine campus learned of its latest triumph Friday night at Orange Coast College, where top-performing teams and individual scholars were honored during a spirited awards ceremony. With their victory, the Warriors secured a ticket to the California Academic Decathlon, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Academic Arena: February Faceoff 2/19/25 6:51PM 1st: Sanjith C. (TX) 2nd: Karthikeya K. (AZ) 3rd: Xavier K. (AZ) 3rd: Ian N. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Chemistry of Love - 02/14 2/17/25 7:18PM 1st: Xavier K. (AZ) 2nd: Sanjith C. (TX) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Lemoore Middle College wins Academic Decathlon 2/17/25 9:27AM High school Academic Decathlon teams from throughout Kings County met for the43rd annual event at Sierra Pacific High School in Hanford Saturday. The Super Quiz was hosted by John Lehn, who asked students questions in a variety of categories during the competition. Lemoore beat the five other teams with a total of 41 points. Full article..

A Moraga high school wins Academic Decathlon; American Canyon 2nd; Vanden 4th 2/13/25 1:22PM FAIRFIELD — A high school from Moraga won the Bay Region Academic Decathlon on Saturday. Campolindo High School, in the Acalanes Union High School District, topped 15 other schools from nine counties, including five in Solano County. The school was led by three of the top four Gold Medal individuals by grade who were competing in the top Honor category: Donnecha Feeley (ninth grade), Bhavana Kasalamati (11th grade) and Marilyn Jia (12th grade). The sophomore winner was Avi Shirgur from Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill. Full article..

Hallmark Academy Wins Fresno County Academic Decathlon Championship 2/13/25 1:05PM Hallmark Academy, a Sanger Unified alternative school of choice for K-12 students, claimed first place Saturday in the Fresno County Academic Decathlon. The school dethroned the longtime county champion, University High, winning the Super Quiz and the overall championship. Twenty-three teams from high schools in Fresno, Clovis, Kerman, Fowler, Kingsburg, Reedley, Orange Cove, Firebaugh, and Coalinga competed. Full article..

Top Ten Overall Global Leaders in January 2/13/25 12:56PM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge scores in January. Each correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations! 1st: Sanjith C. (TX) 2nd: Owen M. (TX) 3rd: Keene L. (CA) 4th: Tanner D. (CA) 5th: Xavier K. (AZ) 6th: Mallory H. (TX) 7th: Emily M. (CA) 8th: Luke S. (CA) 9th: Gideon V. (AK) 10th: Masaharu K. (CA) To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season Full article..

Results of 44th Annual Academic Decathlon Announced 2/12/25 10:28AM Students from 13 high schools in San Joaquin County took part in the 44th Annual Academic Decathlon, held by the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). The competition began on Dec. 5, with the virtual essay events, and continued on Jan. 17, with the speech and interview events held at the SJCOE's Teachers College of San Joaquin. On Feb. 1, the competition moved to Lathrop High School, where competitors showcased their knowledge of art, economics, literature, mathematics, music, science, and social science in a series of objective tests, culminating in the high-energy Super Quiz competition and awards ceremony. Full article..

Students square off in Academic Decathlon 2/12/25 10:24AM Teams of teens from across the region squared off in competitive academics that included everything from art and music to language, literature and mathematics Saturday at Solano Community College. The Bay Region Academic Decathlon culminated with the Super Quiz in the gym at SCC where a few hundred students, parents and others gathered to cheer on their favorites. Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders by State in Jaunuary 2/10/25 11:42AM Congratulations! (AK)  1st: Gideon V.  2nd: Hannah L.  3rd: Caleb W. (AZ)  1st: Xavier K.  2nd: Aiden W.  3rd: Akshay K.. (CA)  1st: Keene L.  2nd: Tanner D.  3rd: Emily M. (CO)  1st: Liam S.  2nd: Aylee P.  3rd: Ava N. (CT)  1st: Allen H.  2nd: Nazir D.  3rd: Allison G. (FL)  1st: Emma W. (GA)  1st: Adedayo A.  2nd: Lauryn P.  3rd: Tracy N. (INDIVIDUAL)  1st: Pradhyot K.  2nd: Maya C. (IA)  1st: Owen M.  2nd: Karen C.  3rd: Kevin T. (ID)  1st: Russell H.  2nd: Taylor B.  3rd: Laramie H. (IL)  1st: scholastic 2.  2nd: varsity 1.  3rd: scholastic 1. (ME)  1st: Aspen G.  2nd: Noah P. (NE)  1st: Aidan M.  2nd: Kayla T.  3rd: Violet V. (NJ)  1st: Celena B.  2nd: Saniyah O.  3rd: Mia T. (OH)  1st: Mathias M.  2nd: Ty F.  3rd: Elijah C. (PA)  1st: Kailey W.  2nd: Ava W.  3rd: Parthenon P. (TX)  1st: Sanjith C.  2nd: Owen M.  3rd: Mallory H. (UT)  1st: Tristan L.  2nd: Ollie W.  3rd: Olive C. (WI)  1st: Vivian D.  2nd: Cora D.  3rd: Ava F. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Alliance Competes in Academic Decathlon 2/10/25 11:17AM On January 18, several students from Alliance traveled to Lexington to compete in the Academic Decathlon. The following are the results for those students: Full article..

Taylor High teacher finalist for 3rd time in H-E-B competition 2/10/25 11:13AM H-E-Buddy, the lovable grocery-bag mascot of San Antonio-based supermarket chain H-E-B, and friends surprised Taylor High School teacher Vicki Rowe this past week with the announcement she is a finalist in the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Numbers Never Lie - 02/06 2/7/25 6:25PM 1st: 29 Tied for 1st 2nd: 14 Tied for 2nd 3rd: 2 tied for 3rd Congratulations! Full article..

In January, the Top Scrimmage Scorers are From California, Iowa, Texas and Arizona 2/6/25 9:46AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center January scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations to the following participants! 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 3rd: Zieker B. (TX) 4th: Kris K. (CA) 5th: Kevin T. (IA) 6th: Judith G. (CA) 7th: Elisabeth C. (CA) 8th: Daniel G. (AZ) 9th: Jimena C. (CA) 10th: Danny R. (CA) To see the current overall Top Ten Global Leaders, Full article..

Southside ISD Academic Decathlon Team Earns Top Honors at Regional Meet 2/6/25 9:45AM The Southside High School Academic Decathlon competed in the regional meet on Saturday, January 25th, and the decathletes represented Southside with poise and excellence. Congratulations to the following students: Full article..

Oak Ridge High School triumphs at El Dorado County Academic Decathlon 2/6/25 9:38AM Saturday, Jan. 25, culminated the El Dorado County Academic Decathlon, which showcased the talent of local high school students in various disciplines. Oak Ridge High School emerged as the victor, securing a spot in the upcoming state competition scheduled for March. The regional competition featured intense showdowns between El Dorado, Ponderosa, Union Mine, and Oak Ridge high schools. Full article..

Southwest High School takes home crown in Imperial County Academic Decathlon 2/5/25 12:52PM Southwest High School claimed victory in the recent Imperial County Academic Decathlon, securing the top spot in a fierce competition that celebrated scholastic excellence, the Imperial County Office of Education said. Full article..

Small (School) but mighty; 3 decathlon teams headed for state 2/5/25 12:50PM Jan. 29—Imagine preparing for a test that will last most of the day, cover topics across 10 subjects, include strict time limits, could involve a speech or an interview panel, and it is done in a competitive environment. That is Academic Decathlon. It is a daunting challenge.>br /> Ector County ISD hosted the Region 1 Academic Decathlon on Jan. 24 and 25 and was well represented by five teams, three of which advanced to the state championships next month. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The 7 pillars of Excellence - 02/04 2/5/25 11:05AM 1st: Ian N. (TX) 1st: Karen C. (IA) 2nd: Xavier K. (AZ) 3rd: Ty F. (OH) Congratulations! Full article..

Dodgeland High School Academic Decathlon team earns trip to state 2/4/25 9:38AM JUNEAU — Dodgeland High School’s Academic Decathlon team competed by taking academic tests in the areas of art, economics, language, and literature, match, music, science, and social science. This year’s theme for the students’ tests are on the “changing climate.” During the competition, the students were also scored on impromptu speeches and interviews. Full article..

Fourth consecutive title for academic decathletes 2/4/25 9:36AM At the conclusion of the 45th annual Stanislaus County Academic Decathlon on Jan. 25, scoring saw Oakdale taking first place honors overall, with Hughson in second place and Modesto High finishing third. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 28th Parallel of Knowledge - 01/28 1/31/25 4:11PM 1st: Jaidyn N. (CA) 2nd: Savannah P. (CA) 3rd: EJ d. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 28th Parallel of Knowledge - 01/29 1/29/25 8:07PM 1st: Owen M. (TX) 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 2nd: Isaac F. (TX) 2nd: EVIL CARTER T. (AZ) 3rd: Ian N. (TX) 3rd: Andres R. (CA) 3rd: Tadewa O. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Precious medals: Montoursville Area High School takes second at Academic Decathlon event 1/28/25 12:00PM Montoursville Area High School took second place out of eight teams overall at the Academic Decathlon of Central Pennsylvania's winter scrimmage for the 2024-25 year, held recently at Phillipsburg-Osceola High School. Full article..

Armuchee High Wins Floyd County Schools Academic Decathlon 1/28/25 11:55AM The Armuchee High Academic Decathlon team was crowned champions in the Floyd County Schools Academic Decathlon competition in January which was held at the College and Career Academy. Brynn Proctor of Model High was the highest-scoring individual participant this year. The theme for questions in this year’s competition was “Our Changing Climate.” Full article..

Dodgeland High School Academic Decathlon team earns trip to state 1/28/25 11:52AM JUNEAU — Dodgeland High School’s Academic Decathlon team competed by taking academic tests in the areas of art, economics, language, and literature, match, music, science, and social science. This year’s theme for the students’ tests are on the “changing climate.” During the competition, the students were also scored on impromptu speeches and interviews. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The 23rd Chapter Challenge - 01/23 1/24/25 11:38AM 1st: Xavier K. (AZ) 2nd: Fatima K. (TX) 3rd: Deep T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Tuesday Tundra Trivia - 01/21 1/23/25 3:53PM 1st: Tadewa O. (TX) 2nd: Owen M. (TX) 3rd: YUNG C. (AZ) 3rd: Jason C. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Overall Global Leader Ranking Remains Steady 1/22/25 10:28AM Since the last posting in December, the overall Global Leader ranking remains the same except Gideon V. (AK) has joined the "Top Ten" moving into 9th place. 1st: Mallory H. (TX) 2nd: Isaac V. (AK) 3rd: Lia Y. (AK) Ranking can change at any time. To see who is in the "Top Ten," Full article..

Decathlon Team Gets Creative 1/22/25 9:21AM The Chardon High School Academic Decathlon team recently took a hands-on approach when it came to this year’s team T-shirts. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Canvas of Creativity - 01/16 1/17/25 7:37PM 1st: Tadewa O. (TX) 1st: Tony D. (GA) 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Daniel G. (AZ) 2nd: Aidan M. (NE) 2nd: Jimena C. (CA) 3rd: Judith G. (CA) 3rd: Valeria A. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Scholars’ Showdown - 01/14 1/17/25 7:14PM 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Elisabeth C. (CA) 3rd: Owen M. (TX) 3rd: Nadia J. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Top Ten Overall Global Leaders in December 1/13/25 9:28AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge scores in November. Ecah correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations! 1st: Akshay K. (AZ) 2nd: Mallory H. (TX) 3rd: Aditya K. (AZ) 4th: Srijay K. (AZ) 5th: Daniela V. (TX) 6th: Rishabh S. (CA) 7th: Gideon V. (AK) 8th: Jason C. (TX) 9th: Daniel G. (AZ) 10th: Isaac F. (TX) To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Social Spectrum Challenge - 01/09 1/10/25 4:00PM 1st: Tony D. (GA) 2nd: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 3rd: Owen M. (IA) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Magnificent Seven - 01/07 1/9/25 4:41PM 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 3rd: Pradhyot K. (INDIVIDUAL) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders by State in December 1/8/25 9:30AM Congratulations! (AK)  1st: Gideon V.  2nd: Rylei D.  3rd: Lia Y. (AZ)  1st: Akshay K.  2nd: Aditya K.  3rd: Srijay K. (CA)  1st: Rishabh S.  2nd: Tian L.  3rd: Brooklyn T. (CO)  1st: Becket C.  2nd: Liam S.  3rd: John G. (FL)  1st: Emma W. (GA)  1st: Tracy N.  2nd: Tony D.  3rd: Adedayo A. (INDIVIDUAL)  1st: Pradhyot K.  2nd: Jonathan A. (IA)  1st: Karen C.  2nd: Kevin T.  3rd: Gabriel D. (ID)  1st: Honor H. (NE)  1st: Aidan M.  2nd: Kayla T.  3rd: Cooper W. (NJ)  1st: Megh P. (OH)  1st: Isak A.  1st: Ian H.  2nd: Mathias M.  3rd: Krisha S. (PA)  1st: Ava W.  2nd: Manaal H.  3rd: Sebastian L. (TX)  1st: Mallory H.  2nd: Daniela V.  3rd: Jason C. (UT)  1st: Tristan L.  2nd: Samuel F.  3rd: Olive C. (WI)  1st: Diya A.  2nd: Isha J.  3rd: Mercedes J. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

In December, the Top Ten Scrimmage Scorers are From Texas, Iowa, California, and Arizona 1/7/25 9:26AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center November scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 3rd: Aidan A. (TX) 4th: Elisabeth C. (CA) 5th: Judith G. (CA) 5th: Zieker B. (TX) 6th: Daniel G. (AZ) 7th: Celeste P. (CA) 8th: Yung C. (AZ) 9th: Alpha Male A. (AZ) 10th: Massive C. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

2024 Highlights - Oakdale High wins Super Quiz title at State Aca Dec 1/7/25 9:03AM While the Super Quiz win for the division was not a first for OHS at the state level, it had been some time since the last win, which made it all the more exciting for the nine-member team. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 0102D2: The Knowledge Awakens - 01/02 1/6/25 10:30AM 1st: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Hannah L. (AK) 2nd: Pradhyot K. (IND) 2nd: Elisabeth C. (CA) 3rd: Tristan L. (UT) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 1st on the 1st - 01/01 1/2/25 1:33PM 1st: Pradhyot K. (INDIVIDUAL) 2nd: Kevin T. (IA) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - New Year New Scrimmage - 12/31 1/2/25 1:27PM 1st: Pradhyot K. (INDIVIDUAL) 2nd: Isaac F. (TX) 3rd: Daniel R. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Surprise Sleigh Ride - 12/29 12/30/24 1:57PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Judith G. (CA) 3rd: Ali S. (CA) 3rd: Daniel R. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Claus' Countdown - 12/28 12/30/24 1:31PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Mallory H. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Post-Holiday Puzzle - 12/26 12/27/24 2:06PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 3rd: Zieker B. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Recent Scrimmage Issues 12/26/24 3:36PM Hey Decathletes! There was an error made when setting up the scrimmages for yesterday and the day before that caused them not to work. We're really sorry about that! Today's scrimmage is working correctly. To make up for the issue, the missed scrimmages have been rescheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday. We will do our best to make sure this problem doesn't happen again in the future. Happy studying! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Snowball Snowdown - 12/19 12/23/24 4:14PM 1st: Karen C. (IA) 1st: Clemson N. (AZ) 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 1st: Zeph A. (AZ) 1st: Bien D. (TX) 2nd: Gabriel D. (IA) 2nd: Talyn Y. (TX) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 3rd: Tony D. (GA) 3rd: Maryam A. (TX) 3rd: Julianna N. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Snowball Snowdown - 12/17 12/23/24 3:57PM 1st: C. (AZ) 2nd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Isaac F. (TX) 3rd: Elisabeth C. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

New Training Center Global Leader 12/23/24 11:10AM Since the last overall Global Leader posting for the season, there is a new leader. Mallory H. (TX) jumped up to first place, bumping Isaac V. (AK) into 2nd. Lia Y. (AK) maintains 3rd followed by Riley T. (CO) in 4th. Daniel O. (TX) has joined the "Top Ten." Raking can change at any time. To increase your ranking, participate in head-to-head challenges and take the Training Center scrimmages. Each correct answer is worth one point. Full article..

7 States Represented - November's Top Ten Overall Global Leaders 12/20/24 1:05PM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge scores in November. Ecah correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations! 1st: Mallory H. (TX) 2nd: Daniel O. (TX) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 4th: Wyatt L. (ID) 5th: Brooklyn T. (CA) 6th: Riley T. (CO) 7th: Fatima K. (TX) 8th: Isaac V. (AK) 9th: Tony D. (GA) 10th: Vedika S. (TX) To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Your Character Matters: Porterville tech-savvy helps school’s Academic Decathlon team 12/17/24 9:34AM PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE) – When thinking of high school, the word “nerd” might come with stereotypes for most people. But one science-savvy senior at Harmony Magnet Academy wears the label like a badge of honor – a badge that signifies her as a leader for her fellow classmates and even her teachers. Full article..

Corry student wins gold in academic competition 12/16/24 10:41AM How many high-school students do you know that would get out of bed at 6 a.m. on a Saturday, get on a bus, and travel an hour to write essays, present a four-minute speech, sit through an interview, and take three to four tests? Students who participate in the Academic Sports League do just that. And for one Corry student, getting out of bed on a day off from school paid off big. Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders for Each State in November 12/16/24 10:12AM Congratulations! AK  1st: Isaac V. 2nd: Hannah L. 3rd: Lia Y. AZ  1st: Daniel G. 2nd: Liliana G. 3rd: Lewis H. CA  1st: Brooklyn T. 2nd: Rishabh S. 3rd: Judith G. CO  1st: Riley T. 2nd: Ashton J. 3rd: Zach T. FL  1st: Jed D. 1st: Emma W. 2nd: Catherine G. 3rd: Yosef F. GA  1st: Tony D. 2nd: Adedayo A. 3rd: Billy S. Individual  1st: Pradhyot K. IA  1st: Karen C. 2nd: Sadaf K. 3rd: Tarita j. ID  1st: Wyatt L. 2nd: Jaggar L. 3rd: Jack L. IL  1st: varsity 2. 2nd: varsity 1. ME  1st: Colton D. 2nd: Ella M. NE  1st: Hank K. 2nd: Isabella M. 3rd: Aidan M. OH  1st: Andrew Z. 2nd: Ian H. 3rd: Isak A. PA  1st: Parthenon P. TX  1st: Mallory H. 2nd: Daniel O. 3rd: Fatima K. UT  1st: Samuel F. 2nd: Tristan L. WI  1st: Huebner J. 2nd: Liam L. 3rd: Mitchell N. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Chronicles of 12/12: Literary Quest 12/13/24 2:16PM 1st: Daniela V. (TX) 1st: Elisabeth C. (CA) 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 3rd: Isaac F. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Sandpoint High AcaDeca prepared to defend title 12/12/24 11:50AM Sandpoint High School’s most dominant team doesn’t play at War Memorial Field. Its members don’t run, jump or throw a ball, and their only item of equipment is a 1,000-page binder packed with a dizzying amount of information about an array of academic subjects. Full article..

November's Top Ten Scrimmage Scorers are From Alaska, California, Texas and Arizona 12/12/24 11:38AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center November scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Daniel G. (AZ) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 3rd: Alejandra R. (CA) 4th: Kris K. (CA) 5th: Judith G. (CA) 6th: Aidan A. (TX) 7th: Liliana G. (AZ) 8th: Gwendolynn C. (AK) 9th: Aashvi P. (TX) 10th: Shivaraj T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 10 Degrees of Knowledge - From 12/10 12/12/24 11:27AM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Karen C. (IA) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Ian N. (TX) 3rd: Hana H. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Frosty Facts - From 12/05 12/6/24 1:25PM 1st: Fatima K. (TX) 1st: Bien D. (TX) 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 1st: Parker E. (TX) 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Alexander D. (CA) 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Tony D. (GA) 2nd: Cesar G. (CA) 2nd: Liliana G. (AZ) 2nd: Zeph A. (AZ) 2nd: Charles C. (AZ) 2nd: Arabella R. (TX) 2nd: Yvette G. (TX) 2nd: Adriel C. (TX) 2nd: Gabriel R. (TX) 2nd: Emily S. (TX) 2nd: Spencer E. (TX) 2nd: Mallory H. (TX) 3rd: Judith G. (CA) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Eric J. (TX) 3rd: Celeste P. (CA) 3rd: Jason C. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Snowstorm Showdown - From 12/03 12/5/24 5:25PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Rishabh S. (CA) 2nd: Maryam A. (TX) 3rd: Jason C. (TX) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Bargain Bin Brainpower Battle - From 11/29 12/2/24 1:49PM 1st: Ian N. (TX) 2nd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: Rishabh S. (CA) 3rd: Maryam A. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Turkey Tycoon - From 11/28 12/2/24 1:21PM 1st: Ian N. (TX) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 3rd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: Fatima K. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Feast of Facts - From 11/26 12/2/24 1:04PM 1st: Daniel G. (AZ) 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: varsity 2. (IL) 3rd: Rathna A. (CA) 3rd: Vedika S. (TX) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Academic Decathlon with a passion for literature: Rose Stewart 11/26/24 9:38AM A day full of multiple choice tests may sound like something from some students’ nightmares. Yet those who are up to the challenge, such as Rose Stewart, can end up traveling the state and possibly even country, if they make it to Nationals in Iowa, collecting awards as they go. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Thankful Thinkathon - From 11/21 11/22/24 11:52AM 1st: Deep T. (CA) 1st: Judith G. (CA) 1st: Julie C. (TX) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Rishabh S. (CA) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Leaves & Logic - From 11/19 11/21/24 12:08PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Tony D. (GA) 2nd: Talyn Y. (TX) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Erica G. (TX) 3rd: varsity 1. (IL) 3rd: Charles C. (AZ) 3rd: Cullen L. (AZ) 3rd: Liliana G. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Montoursville nabs third in first academic decathlon of school year 11/18/24 11:46AM The Academic Decathlon of Central Pennsylvania held its first competition for the 2024-2025 year. At the fall meet, held at Montoursville Area High School on Nov. 7, students competed in Essay, Literature, Art and Social Science. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Harmony Hustle - From 11/14 11/15/24 1:42PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 1st: Triet N. (IA) 2nd: Zieker B. (TX) 3rd: Danny R. (CA) 3rd: Fatima K. (TX) 3rd: Kris K. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Think Tank Throwdown - From 11/12 11/15/24 1:39PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Eric J. (TX) 2nd: Yuvan B. (TX) 2nd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: Tony D. (GA) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders 11/14/24 11:12AM Since the last posting (Sept. 18) of the overall Global Leaders from the entire season, Isaac V. (AK) has moved into 1st. Riley T. (CO), is now in 2nd. Lia Y. (AK) advanced from 6th to 3rd. Out of nowhere Mallory H. (TX), moved into 4th. The following students have joined the "Top Ten" since the last posting: Tadewa O. (TX), Zach T. (CO), Vedika S. (TX), and Rishabh S. (CA). Ranking can change at any time, to see the current "Top Ten," Full article..

MacArthur High School Repeats as District Academic Decathlon Champ 11/13/24 12:08PM MacArthur High School scored 26,547.7 points and an 8,800.5-point lead over the second-place campus, taking home first place for a fifth consecutive year. The school snagged top honors thanks to students Full article..

California’s Decathletes Visited Madera for Lecture Day 11/13/24 11:56AM MADERA — Over 500 Academic Decathletes from across California gathered in Madera for the 17th Annual Academic Decathlon Lecture Day, joining Madera County’s high school competitors. This year’s Decathlon theme, “Our Changing Climate,” guided the sessions, where Central Valley experts delivered lectures tailored to Decathlon subject areas. Full article..

October Top Ten Overall Global Leaders 11/12/24 9:34AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge and scrimmage scores in October. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Mallory H. (TX) 2nd: Tadewa O. (TX) 3rd: Isaac V. (AK) 4th: Lia Y. (AK) 5th: Sephira G. (TX) 6th: Riley T. (CO) 7th: Daniel G. (AZ) 8th: Zach T. (CO) 9th: Vedika S. (TX) 10th: Rishabh S. (CA) Congratulations! To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Fall Frenzy - From 11/07 11/8/24 7:04PM 1st: Alexandra C. (CA) 2nd: Vedika S. (TX) 3rd: Gwendolynn C. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Fall Frenzy - From 11/05/2024 11/6/24 4:13PM 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Akshar B. (TX) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Lewis H. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Ventura County Student Academic Decathlon Logo Design Contest Winner Announced 11/5/24 9:48AM Congratulations to Sophia Thurman, Oak Park High School. Full article..

October Top Ten Scrimmage Leaders 11/5/24 9:43AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center October scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Lia Y. (AK) 2nd: Zieker B. (TX) 3rd: Lewis H. (AZ) 4th: Shivaraj T. (CA) 5th: Isaac V. (AK) 6th: Daniel G. (AZ) 7th: Gwendolynn C. (AK) 8th: Alejandra R. (CA) 9th: Liliana G. (AZ) 9th: Carina F. (TX) 10th: Caleb W. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center October Global Leaders for Each State 11/4/24 3:38PM Congratulations! AK  1st: Isaac V.,  2nd: Lia Y.,  3rd: Gideon V. AZ  1st: Daniel G.,  2nd: Lewis H,.  3rd: Clemson N. CA  1st: Rishabh S.,  2nd: Brooklyn T.,  3rd: Shivaraj T. CO  1st: Riley T.,  2nd: Zach T.,  3rd: Ashton J. FL  1st: Brenna F., 2nd: Lorenzo O., 3rd: Catherine G. GA  1st: Tony D., 2nd: Tracy N., 3rd: Han T. Individual  1st: Maya C. IA  1st: Diego B., 2nd: Karen C., 3rd: Kevin T. ID  1st: Russell H., 2nd: Magdalena S., 3rd: Honor H. IL  1st: scholastic 1. MN  1st: Isam I. NE  1st: Kaitlin C., Jhordin Q., 2nd: Kevin C., 3rd: Steven V. OH  1st: Andrew Z., 2nd: Ian H., 3rd: Isak A. PA  1st: Ava W., 1st: Manaal H., 2nd: Sebastian L. TX  1st: Mallory H., 2nd: Tadewa O., 3rd: Sephira G. UT  1st: Tristan L., 2nd: Samuel F., 3rd: Lucas L. WI  1st: Cora D., 2nd: Liam L., 3rd: Vivian D. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

USAD Nationals 2025 Logo Design Contest 11/4/24 10:00AM USAD encourages all students participating with Acadec to submit their original designs for the 2025 USAD Nationals Contest. You can find full rules and submission instructions at tinyurl.com/USADLogo25 Deadline for submission is December 1, 2024. Submissions must be in a color, vector graphics format such as SVG, AI, or EPS. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Brain Drain 🧠 - From 10/31/2024 11/1/24 6:47PM 1st: EJ d. (CA) 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Battle of the Brains 🧠 - From 10/29/2024 10/30/24 2:22PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Tony D. (GA) 3rd: Clemson N. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

The 14th Annual TEDx Manhattan Beach - Speaker Spotlight 10/28/24 10:04AM Madelyn Pieronek loves puzzles and hopes these clues help you piece together a little about her!... Her talk is based on her award-winning Academic Decathlon speech, in which she shared her personal journey with an ADHD diagnosis Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Quizfather - From 10/22/2024 10/23/24 6:43PM 1st: Tadewa O. (TX) 1st: scholastic 1. (IL) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 3rd: Charles C. (AZ) 3rd: Liliana G. (AZ) 3rd: Paola A. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..