Mark your calendar for COACH OFFICE HOURS

Join us Feb. 15 or March 20 for coach office hours at 4pm

New, veteran and prospective coaches are invited to join the Montana Science Olympiad staff online from 4pm to 5pm on Thursday, Feb. 15 or Wednesday, March 20 for monthly coaches' office hours. You can drop in anytime during the hour to ask questions about the upcoming season, get help with a particular situation, or just hang out with the Montana Science Olympiad staff.

Find the WebEx link on our School Teams and Coaches Page

If you have any questions, email mtscioly@montana.edu

Our FAQ page is also helpful

Remember to download the rules manuals and (continuously) look for event clarifications

The rule book is your friend! Download the rules manuals for the 2024 season from the National Science Olympiad website. Encourage your students to study every aspect of the rules - especially what safety equipment is required and what they are allowed to bring with them into the contest.

Never use a previous year's rule book, even if the event has the same title. There may be subtle and not-so-subtle changes in rules and themes from year to year.

The rules clarifications page is also your friend! As questions arise, clarifications to the rules are posted here on the national website.

Museum of the Rockies STEM Night is now open for registration

A Science Olympiad highlight for many teams is attending STEM Night at the Museum of the Rockies on the evening before the tournament. All teams and their coaches receive FREE admission to the museum, plus private access to all the exhibits, planetarium shows, etc. and, many STEM clubs and departments from Montana State University will be there to showcase the exciting work that they do.

Register for MoR STEM Night -- Thursday, April 18 from 5:30-8:30pm. Coaches, please register on behalf of your team rather than having individual team members RSVP.

Attention High School Teachers! Do you know a high school student interested in teaching in a rural community? MSU Rural Pathways Program is starting a Bridge to College initiative whereby current high school students are invited to be part of an online professional learning community called the Future Rural Educators' Club, led by Glendive Superintendent Stephen Schreibeis. The club will meet virtually 1-2 times per month and participation in the club enables students to apply for additional opportunities such as paid campus visits.  If you have any questions, please contact Marcie Reuer at marcie.reuer@montana.edu.