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NCASA Weekly Update: 11/17
On back to back days, our Virtual Quiz Bowl tournament concluded and then on Saturday, the state finals of Twelve was held at Gray Stone Day School, crowning both a high school and middle school champion. Read about these results and also reminders for other competitions. We also want to thank our newest sponsor, M&M Engraving in Winston-Salem.
Executive Director
4 days ago


NCASA Announces Results of the 2025–2026 Virtual Quiz Bowl League
The North Carolina Association for Scholastic Activities (NCASA) is excited to announce the results of this year’s Virtual Quiz Bowl League, one of the largest seasons in the organization’s history. With 48 teams—33 high school and 15 middle school—competing across nine divisions, this year’s league showcased remarkable talent, determination, and academic excellence from students across the state. “For the first time in NCASA history, we implemented live standings and results
Executive Director
Nov 16


NCASA Weekly Update: 11/10
We have an important announcement today of the Festival Division for our Show Choir and A Cappella competitions. If your school is not experienced in these areas, this year we have an opportunity for you. Virtual Quiz Bowl is in its last week and Saturday is the state Twelve competition at Gray Stone Day School. Other competition updates and reminders are also listed below, including some new resources for Art Showcase.
Executive Director
Nov 10


Last Week of Virtual Quiz Bowl!
After four weeks complete, almost every single division is close going into our final week five! Some even have key matchups that will decide the division's champion, or even result in a tie. You can follow the live standings as the week goes on, and they become official at the end of the week. This week's Game of the Week is a really close one from the MS Colt Division.
Executive Director
Nov 7


NCASA Weekly Update: 11/03
This week's focus is on our youngest students and NCASA's offerings available to Elementary Schools. Many of NCASA's competitions invite Elementary schools to participate. Getting students involved in scholastics early in school helps engage them in school and helps prepare them for similar events later in their academic careers. Plus, kids love to compete! Below are the details on the NCASA offerings for Elementary Schools. The Twelve competition is on track for November 1
Executive Director
Nov 7


NCASA Weekly Update: 10/27
We have some exciting news today concerning Methodist University's Title Sponsorship of our Dance Ensemble and Art Showcase competitions! Please read the full announcement below. We are also unveiling the topic and categories for this year's MS Forensics competition. Weekly updates include a final nudge for the Twelve, the Virtual Quiz Bowl Game of the Week sponsored by ZeeCraft, and other competition updates.
Executive Director
Oct 27


NCASA Weekly Update: 10/20
The good news just keeps rolling in. This week we're happy to announce special prizes for Art Showcase, sponsored by Blick Art Materials, along with a new sponsorship by Pierce Group Benefits. This edition also includes information about an extremely valuable tool called the Registration Checker, along with additional resources on Twelve, other competition updates, and finally...a note about our HS forensics Cup Partner, the Tarheel Forensic League.
Executive Director
Oct 21


NCASA Weekly Update: 10/13
This edition announces our Partnership with the Poetry Cafe and Greensboro Poet Laureate Josephus Thompson III, includes a number of competition updates, tips on the Twelve competition, and a Partner Cup spotlight on three large Cup Partners.
Executive Director
Oct 14


NCASA Weekly Update: 10/06
This week's message has multiple competition updates and also gives tips on planning your scholastic year, and Art Showcase, and a...
Executive Director
Oct 6


NCASA Weekly Update: 9/29
This week's update announces registration for the Twelve competition, competition updates about Art Showcase and Virtual Quiz Bowl, and...
Executive Director
Sep 29


NCASA Weekly Update: 9/22
Member Schools should consider the Poetry Out Loud contest. This week's update includes competition updates about Art Showcase, Virtual...
Executive Director
Sep 22


NCASA Weekly Update: 9/15
Former Atkins HS Alumni Daniel Winkelman presents to the school's Cyberpatriot teams This week's update includes competition updates, a...

Scott Plaster
Sep 15


Welcome Letter to Virtual Quiz Bowl Coaches
Dear Coaches, We are excited to welcome you and your teams to the NCASA Virtual Quiz Bowl League! Please carefully review the information...
Executive Director
Sep 8


NCASA Weekly Update: 9/08
2024 State Champion Painting by Tien Le of Arendell Parrott Academy This week's update includes an update on Virtual Quiz Bowl, the...

Scott Plaster
Sep 8


NCASA Weekly Update: 9/02
This week's update includes Membership Information, a big Announcement, and a Focus on Virtual Quiz Bowl:

Scott Plaster
Sep 2


Introducing Our New Executive Director
New Executive Director, Scott Plaster Dear NCASA Member Schools, On behalf of the NCASA Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the...

Scott Plaster
Sep 2


NCASA Weekly Update: 8/27
Principals and Scholastic Directors, We trust that your school year is off to a great start! NCASA has many important items to share with...

Scott Plaster
Aug 27


NCASA Weekly Update: 8/11
Principals and Scholastic Directors, NCASA is excited to be partnering with you and your students for this 2025-26 school year. If you...

Scott Plaster
Aug 20


NCASA July Update
Dear Principals and Scholastic Directors, I hope you’re all enjoying a restful and refreshing summer! We’re excited to announce that...

NCASA Updates
Jul 21
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