LOS ALTOS HIGH SCHOOL

Our goal goes beyond medals and rankings. We want to build a science community where curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving matter just as much as results. That means supporting our own teammates while also giving back to the larger science community.

One way we do that is through our summer training program and coaching for Bullis Charter School and Egan Junior High School. LAHS students lead sessions in study events, lab skills, and build events, giving younger students the chance to experience real Science Olympiad-style work. Instead of just listening to lectures, they get hands-on practice, ask questions, and receive feedback from students who were in their shoes only a few years ago.

These programs make the transition to high school competition feel much less intimidating. Students learn how events are structured, how to study effectively as a team, and how to communicate their results clearly. Many of our own members first found Science Olympiad through outreach like this, so we see it as a central part of our program.

We also host annual invitational tournaments run by members of our team. Last year, we brought together more than 50 teams from across the country. Organizing these events takes a lot of work, from setup and proctoring to grading and troubleshooting, but it gives teams the chance to compete on high-quality tests and builds before regionals and states.

Through Science Olympiad, LAHS students not only gain meaningful experience in their scientific interests, but also grow as individuals, building character and surrounding themselves with equally motivated peers.

For more information, visit hylas-so.org for the 2025–2026 season and lariso.org for 2026–2027.