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The KAAC Board of Directors has hired Bradley Persinger from Augusta, KY as its new Executive Director, effective July 1. Retiring KAAC Executive Director John Bennett stated, “Brad has a long and distinguished record of service to the Kentucky academic competition community. His extensive program knowledge and experience will ensure that KAAC continues to expand…
Read MoreThe Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) is Kentucky’s statewide organization that plans and administers academic competitions throughout the Commonwealth. KAAC-sponsored competitions include Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving and related component events, Content Assessment in various academic disciplines, and Composition. KAAC sponsors competitions at the elementary, middle grades, and high school levels, as well as…
Read MoreAlmost 1000 Kentucky students competed in the 2022 KAAC General Knowledge event on Thursday, March 24. Results are now available at https://kaac.com/general-knowledge-exam/ General Knowledge isn’t part of Governor’s Cup, but rather an additional competitive opportunity for Kentucky students. It consists of questions equally balanced among the five Governor’s Cup subject areas of Math, Science, Social…
Read MoreA limited number of Summer Camp scholarships are available through the KAAC Outreach program. Apply: http://kaac.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/20130907120838/Camp-Scholarship-Application.pdf
Read MoreRegistration is open for the 2022 Governor’s Cup Summer Camps for Middle and High School at Berea College. Dates are June 14-17 (HS) and June 27-30 (MG). More information
Read MoreIn an effort to ensure safe, in-person competition during Governor’s Cup while responding to the challenges presented by the rise of the Omicron variant, the KAAC Board has issued updated COVID-19 guidance for 2022 Governor’s Cup District and Regional events: Competition Format All participants must travel to their District or Regional host school to compete…
Read MoreKAAC’s outreach program is designed to help struggling academic teams receive emergency aid after natural disasters, establish new programs, purchase equipment or supplies, or pay competition dues. The KAAC Outreach Selection Committee will review all applications received and make recommendation for awards. Deadline for submittals: January 15
Read MoreHosted by Winburn Middle School, Lexington Teams that are interested need to fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/8YToadrqUAJhWDUF6
Read MoreKAAC’s outreach program is designed to help struggling academic teams receive emergency aid after natural disasters, establish new programs, purchase equipment or supplies, or pay competition dues. The KAAC Outreach Selection Committee will review all applications received and make recommendation for awards. Applications are due Oct. 30. To apply: Outreach Grants
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