​This is a Division A Regional Competition for Elementary Schools only. Please see https://www.georgiascioly.org/ for all information regarding events, rules, and more. Select important information is below, but if you or your school have any questions, please email Alec Johnson at alec.johnson@negaresa.org. Good luck scientists and GO SCIENCE!

Major Changes for this year: 

• Out this year: Crime Busters
• In this year: Circuit Quest
• Rules can be downloaded for all events at https://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/GAESO/

Participant Information:

• Teams of up to 20 students from grades 3-5 will compete in 18 pre-determined challenges.
• Registration is $50 per team for GYSTC Members / $100 per team for non-GYSTC Members. Registration payments made via check to Oconee River GYSTC and mailed to 375 Winter Street, Winterville, GA 30683.
• Please have each participating student complete the participation agreement linked here.  Coaches, please bring these completed forms with you the day of the event.​

Event Timeline:​​​​

• September 14, 2026 - Regional registration opens.

• January 29, 2027 - Regional registration closes / Event time slots open

• March 13, 2026 - Northeast Georgia Regional Elementary Science Olympiad @ Jackson County High School

• May, 2026 - Georgia State Elementary Science Olympiad @ Kennesaw State University

For State Level updates visit: https://www.georgiascienceteacher.org/GAESO/