Tuolumne County Schools County-Wide Student Events & Activities The County Superintendent of Schools Office hosts a variety of countywide events each year to support extra-curricular interests and student development. For more information visit www.tcsos.us
Dinner with a Scientist A unique opportunity
Academic Decathlon The Academic Decathlon, a premiere national scholastic competition for high school students, was created to provide opportunities for the challenges of rigorous team and individual academic competition in economics, essay, art, interview, language and literature, math, music, social science, speech and written Super Quiz.
County Spelling Bee
Cardboard Challenge
Honor Music Festival
The Junior High Spelling Bee is a competition for 7th thru 9th graders. It provides an opportunity for participating schools to send their top three students to compete for one of two spots in the Annual Competition.
The cardboard challenge encourages students to create “something” using cardboard and other recyclable materials to explore the design and build process through teamwork and problem solving.
Students in grades 5 thru 8 work with their local school’s music educator to qualify to be part of the county-wide Honor Music Festival with guest conductors in choir and instrumental music.
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for 5th thru 8th graders to explore careers in science and to enjoy dinner and an evening with local scientists.
Mad About Science A week-long science summer camp for 3rd thru 8th graders hosted at Columbia College provides extended learning for science enthusiasts.
STEM Expo More than just a Science Fair! An event that gives students a place to exhibit projects with entertainment and learning opportunities for the whole family. 6/23/2016 11:29:52 AM