Virginia Science Olympiad (VASO)
Virginia Science Olympiad Inc ("VASO") seeks to build excitement in STEM by offering fun and rewarding tournaments for elementary, middle, and high school students. VASO, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the Virginia state chapter of the national organization Science Olympiad.
VASO was established by Fairfax County teachers in 2001 with three competing high schools. Over the last two decades, the organization has expanded, serving nearly 200 schools and 4,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each year. VASO also works with two Virginia college SO alumni organizations, as well as providing many volunteer opportunities for alums during and after their college years.
In 2026, VASO will host eight elementary-level, five middle school and six high school regional tournaments, and a state tournament, as well as supporting six practice tournaments in the state. In addition, VASO puts on educational seminars for coaches and students and provides resources for out-of-state tournaments and the National tournament each year.
If you would like your 3rd-5th grader partcipate on Stenwood's first VASO team, please fill out the interest form HERE.
