Academic UIL
Why Join UIL Academics?
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) offers the most comprehensive program of academic competition in the nation. UIL Academics offers more activities than any other UIL division, with 30 contests at the high school level. More than half a million students participate in UIL academic contests each year.
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- Show off your skills and learn new ones
- Boost your confidence and become a star performer
- Impress colleges with your achievements
- Scholarships available at the state level
Join the UIL Student Club at LTHS to:
- connect to your contest coach
- develop skills like critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication
- Get recognized for your UIL achievements
- Click here to join!
Competition Events:
- Accounting
- Computer Science
- Current Issues & Events
- Journalism (Copy Editing, News, Editorial, Headline, Feature)
- Literary Criticism
- Math (Mathematics, Calculator Application, Number Sense)
- Ready Writing
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
- Social Studies
- Speech (Extemporaneous & Prose/Poetry)
- Spelling & Vocabulary
Academic UIL Coaches for 2025-2026
- Accounting - Jon Guevera
- Mathematics - Robert Huffaker and LeRoy Waterman
- Language Arts - Brandon Pierce
- Speech and Debate - Aimee Fisher
- Computer Science - Preesha Geetha
- Science - Jack Simmons, Lauren Taylor
- Robotics - Eric Fogle
- Journalism - Karen Ward
- Social Studies and Current Events - Whitney Farmer
UIL Campus Coordinator: Preesha Geetha
Probable UIL Academic Contest Dates 2025-2026
- Invitational A: Cedar Ridge High School ~Jan 2026 *
- Invitational B: Westwood High School ~ Feb 2026 *
- District meet:
- Comp Sci (only) District Meet - March 27, 2026, Westlake High School
- All Academic District Meet - March 28th, 2026, Dripping Springs High School
- Regional meet: April 2026 UTSA
- State meet: May 2025 UT Austin