Quiz Bowl is an academic competition in which two teams of four students compete head to head using a buzzer system to be the first to answer questions read by a moderator. The fast-paced format tests the combined prowess of the teams to determine the ultimate winner.

Quiz Bowl is presented in cooperation with National Academic Quiz Tournaments (NAQT)

Please note the key dates below for 2024-2025.

  • March 1 - Regional at Hope Mills MS in Cumberland County
  • March 15 - Regionals in three sites statewide. 
  • March 21 - Regional in Surry County - only open to schools in Surry County
  • April 5 - State Finals (middle school only), site TBD

Elementary Schools may participate in two events: Original Oratory and Storytelling.