Elementary STEM Bowls

The annual Lancaster-Lebanon Elementary STEM Bowls are fast-paced quiz-bowl-style competitions, complete with sophisticated buzzers, designed to showcase and apply 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The event consists of two components:

• Quiz Bowl style matches in which each team of four students competes against another team to answer a series of toss-up questions and bonus questions, and
• Hands-on design and problem-solving activities presented by Millersville Pre-Service Teaching Students.

STEM Bowl Information

Registration Opens: December 10, 2025

Registration Closes: January 10, 2026

• Mini-STEM Bowl for Grade 3:
  • Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Flyer
  • Registration Link
• Elementary STEM Bowl for Grades 4-5
  • Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  • 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Flyer
  • Registration Link

Location: The Conference and Training Center at IU13 (1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA)

Cost: $150 for a team of 4 students (max 2 per district)

Number of Teams: Participation is limited to  20 teams, accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Districts may register up to two teams.

Schoology Course Code: 5VWR-93FV-QNMTV
Join the Schoology course to stay up to date on competition details, rules, and required event-day forms.

Contact:  Jason Zimmerman at Jason_zimmerman@iu13.org,  or Stephanie Fyock at stephanie_fyock@iu13.org, or call 717-606-1809.

Elementary STEM Bowl Pics