
Sponsored by: WKU Center for Gifted Studies and The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science
Keep your ninth and tenth graders involved!
The Junior Varsity Challenge is a competitive opportunity designed for Kentucky’s ninth and tenth grade students, who sometimes are “lost” between the middle grades (6-8) and high school (9-12) Governor’s Cup Competition. Teams compete in “sections” of up to 8 teams each.
The registration fee is $100. Click the blue box above to sign up, and check out the participation requirements each school must meet to compete.
2023 Key Dates
Friday, September 29
Registration Deadline
Thursday, October 26
Coaches Planning Meeting
Monday, October 30
Composition
Saturday, November 4
Assessments, Quick Recall, Awards

More Information
- Content based on the Kentucky Program of Studies for ninth and tenth grades
- There is no required reading for the Language Arts exam
- All coaches will receive a Coaches’ Guide via email
- JV Composition and JV Assessments are conducted online.
Questions?
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