Science Fair
What Is a Science and Engineering Fair?
Science fairs give students an opportunity to experience science in a different way. Students can pursue their own ideas to solve problems that are of interest to them. More than 1,600 middle and high school students submit science fair projects as part of their science classes. The Alexandria City Science Fair then selects more than 200 projects to present to approximately 80 judges. Winners of the Alexandria City Science Fair then move on to compete in the Regional Science Fair. The Alexandria City Science Fair will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026 at the King Street location of ACHS. In December we will be recruiting volunteers to judge.
Email laura.prince@acps.k12.va.us with any questions.
Deadlines for the ACPS Science and engineering Fair
- October 30, 2025 - All paperwork must be submitted for projects being reviewed by IRB or SRC
- January 22, 2026 - ACPS Science Fair Registration
- Alexandria City Science Fair: January 29, 2026 (Snow Date: February 5, 2026)
Science and engineering Fair Timeline 2025-26
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PLANNING (1st Quarter)
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2. Turn in a draft of your research plan (procedure) completing all information in “Science Fair Research Plan” sample document |
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3. If your draft plan is approved, work with your teacher to complete all required forms through LabRat (link can be found in Clever) |
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6. Submit paperwork for SRC approval if the project involves hazardous materials or activities by Oct 30. |
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APPROVAL AND DATA COLLECTION (2nd Quarter)
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7. Get final approval to begin your data collection by Dec 3 (HS) |
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| 8. Collect your data! |
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| 9. Update research plan in LabRat if any changes were made |
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RESULTS (January)
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10. Complete all data collection |
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11. Analyze your data by creating a graph and writing a conclusion |
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12. Write an abstract for your project through LabRat |
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| 13. Register your project to the ACPS fair |
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| 14. Make a backboard! |
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ACPS Science and Engineering Fair: January 29, 2026 |
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student Support
- Student Canvas Page
- This site will have detailed timelines and helpful resources for students and parents
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
- The International Science and Engineering Fair is an annual science fair in the United States. The rules for the science fair can be found on this page.
- Requirements for the different types of Science Fair Projects
- Use this helpful guide to compare the requirements for different types of projects to help you decide which type of project is right for you.