Nebraska Academic Decathlon
Help High Schoolers "Test" Their Limits by Matching These Donations!
Goal End Date: December 6, 2024
16 Supporters
$5,667.02
79.81% of $7,100 goal
Year Founded
1983
EIN
93-2823924
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Ardis Moody
Primary Contact Name
Elizabeth Staab
Main Address
14625 Industrial Road
Omaha, NE 68137
United States
What We Do
Nebraska Academic Decathlon (NEAD) promotes academic growth, teamwork and communication skills among high school students of all achievement levels through statewide academic competitions. The program requires participating students to develop an understanding of a specific curriculum and take tests in the areas of Art, Economics, Language & Literature, Math, Music, Science, and Social Science. In addition, they must write an essay, present both a planned and impromptu speech and complete an interview.
Interesting Info
- More than 40 schools, of all sizes, from across the state of Nebraska participate in the 7 regionals and 1 state competition.
- It is designed to include students from all achievement levels (A, B and C students).
- Scholarships can be earned at both regional and state level of competition.
Geographic Location
Volunteer Opportunities
Test Proctors and Score Sheet Scanners
Repeats annually on the third Saturday of January, 8am - 1pm for 5 times
Duration of 5 hours