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For the 2026-2027 school year, we are excited to add some UIL Academic opportunities for our scholars.
Our Academic Teams are listed below.
Social Studies: Current Events and General Historical Knowledge and Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Mr. Hicks
Social Studies: Current Events and General Historical Knowledge and Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Mr. Hicks
The Current Issues and Events Contest focuses on basic knowledge of current state, national, and world events/issues and consists of 40 multiple-choice questions and one essay. The essay is intended to assess the competitor's ability to synthesize and evaluate information and present it in an informed manner.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Lincoln-Douglas debate has two relatively unique characteristics. First, Lincoln-Douglas is not a team event; it is a one-on-one competition between two individuals. The other characteristic of Lincoln-Douglas debate relates to the nature of subjects considered by participants. Lincoln-Douglas draws attention to the discussion of values. In other words, Lincoln-Douglas debaters will focus more time on questions related to “why".
English Language Arts: Ready Writing and Spelling: Mr. Jun
English Language Arts: Ready Writing and Spelling: Mr. Jun
Ready Writing: In the Ready Writing Contest, the students are given two hours to write expository compositions. They have a choice between two prompts, each an excerpt from literature, publications (past and present), or speeches.
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Spelling & Vocabulary: Each year, the UIL Spelling and Vocabulary Contest is based on a different vocabulary list provided by UIL and consists of a three-part test:
Part I: A fifteen-minute section of 30 multiple-choice items focused on vocabulary and proofreading, and...
Part II & III: The hand-written spelling of 70 words pronounced aloud to contestants, as well as a tiebreaker section of 20 additional pronounced words.
Science: General Knowledge about Biology, Chemistry, and Physics: Mrs. Somasundaram
Science: General Knowledge about Biology, Chemistry, and Physics: Mrs. Somasundaram
The purpose of the Science Contest is to challenge high school students to do a wide range of reading in biology, chemistry and physics, to gain an understanding of the significance of experiments rather than to recall obscure details; to be alert to new discoveries and information in the areas of science; to gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about science and how it affects our daily lives.
The contest consists of a two-hour objective test with 60 questions – 20 from biology, 20 from chemistry, and 20 from physics.
Math: General Math, Calculator Applications, and Number Sense: Mrs. Snyder
Math: General Math, Calculator Applications, and Number Sense: Mrs. Snyder
Calculator Applications: The Calculator Applications Contest involves a thirty-minute test comprised of 70 mathematical problems that are solved with a handheld calculator:
35 numerical
21 stated
14 geometry
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General Math: The Mathematics Contest consists of a 40-minute, multiple-choice exam with 60 questions, designed to test knowledge and understanding in Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus (BC), and AP Statistics. A few director's choice topics will also be tested.
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Number Sense: The Number Sense Contest involves a ten-minute, 80-question mental math test covering all high school mathematics courses (See the sequence chart link in the right sidebar). Shortcuts need to be developed and practiced in order to compete and finish the test.
Young Filmmakers: Mr. Lemuel
Young Filmmakers: Mr. Lemuel
It is student-driven creative storytelling in the cinematic medium. What does that mean? Films are created, produced, and finished in post-production by high school students. There is no specific prompt or theme for the contest, other than use your imagination! Be creative! Most importantly, tell a great story!
There are four submission categories:
Narrative films (i.e., fiction), 3-7 minutes in length
Documentary films (i.e., non-fiction), 3-7 minutes in length
Digital Animation (primarily computer-assisted digital animation), 30 seconds-3 minutes in length
Traditional Animation (hand-drawn and/or stop-motion), 30 seconds-3 minutes in length
This is a competition; therefore, films will be judged in their entirety. Each film should tell a complete standalone story (no parts 1, 2, 3, etc.). The best films reflect artistry in:
Writing/story
Cinematography (composition, framing, lighting)
Production design (set, wardrobe, makeup) / Visuals
Performance / Subjects (if documentary)
Editing/Pacing
Sound Design
Technical Skill (good sound quality, color balance, visual effects)
It’s not a recipe, and the list doesn’t apply to every film—what makes sense for the story you’re trying to tell?
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