CVHS Science Olympiad team poses for a group picture at the 2026 MIT Science Olympiad Invitational.

The CV Science Olympiad team recently traveled to Cambridge, MA, to compete at the MIT Science Olympiad Invitational, the toughest tournament in the nation. Facing 68 elite teams and racing against an incoming snowstorm, our students completed a six-hour competition in just four hours and delivered their best MIT finish ever: 21st overall with multiple top-six event awards!

Their focus, adaptability, and problem-solving skills excelled on a national stage. We couldn’t be more #CVProud of this incredible team!

Award Highlights:

  • 2nd Place Bungee Drop – Pranav Havre & Dhruv Lochan

  • 3rd Place Hovercraft – Aklavya Kumar & Pranav Havre

  • 4th Place Materials Science – Neil Peter & Dhruv Lochan

  • 5th Place Boomilever – Pranav Havre & Dhruv Lochan

  • 5th Place Experimental Design – Sameeha Gaind, Ashwin Sarode & Aanya Govil

Way to go, Eagles!