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Western Illinois University Regional Science Olympiad

February 15, 2025

Since 1987 the Science Education Center has hosted the Western Illinois University Regional Science Olympiad competition. Approximately 15-20 junior high/middle schools and high schools participate in this event. School teams compete in science events which requires students to demonstrate their knowledge in science content and science process skills as well as scientific technological process and skills. For information regarding the 2025 Western Illinois University Regional Science Olympiad contact Don Powers, dt-powers@illinoisolympiad.org  The Illinois Science Olympiad State Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025 at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

  2024 WIU Regional Science Olympiad Results

B Division

1st - Farmington Central Junior High School*

2nd - Payson Seymour Junior High School*

3rd - Liberty Junior High School*

C Division

1st - Rochester High School*

2nd - Macomb High School*

3rd - Farmington Central High School*

4th - Liberty High School*

5th - Dunlap High School*

* indicates team advances to State Competiton on April 20, 2024 at University of Illinois - Champaign

Other Participating Schools

Canton High School

Hamilton High School (varsity & junior varsity)

Illini West High School

Lewistown High School

Payson Seymour High School

West Central High School

 

Website Links for Schools, Parents, Coaches & Teams

Science Olympiad Awards

Medal medal Medal

WIU Regional Awards Presentations

WIU Regional Science Olympiad Programs
  • 2020 Program (PDF)
  • 2021 Program (no program for 2021 due to ISO running regional through Scilympiad)
  • 2022 Program (no program for 2022 due to ISO running regional through Scilympiad)