Pennsylvania Academic Pentathlon State Championship

FEBRUARY 25, 2027
CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL
CARLISLE, PA

Thank you for your interset in Academic Pentathlon in PA! We are excited to have our pentathletes, coaches, and judges in Carlisle for what will be a wonderful competition. Below please find information about registering your teams for the competition. There is no limit to team size.

Links will be activated once documents have been finalized.

February 8-12 - Literature Essay at Home Schools
Thursday, February 25 - In-person Pentathlon at Carlisle High School

Team Composition - Unlimited Honors, Scholastic, Varsity students
Medal Divisions: Honors, Scholastic, Varsity
Cost: None

State Director: Phil Cerami (phil@pa-ad.org) 

Registration Information

STEP 1: Read the PA Academic Pentathlon Information Memo.

STEP 2 (Due February 1): Complete the Pentathlon Registration at competition.usad.org, along with relevant paperwork:

• USAD GPA Computation Forms / Official Transcripts

• Permission Slips

• Accommodation Forms

STEP 3: Review the PAAD Online Essay Instructions and make sure your students have access to compatible devices and technology. 

In most cases, these documents have already been collected and reviewed for the regional competition and sent to the state office on your behalf. Consult with your respective regional director if you believe they may need to be sent again.

Important Documents / Forms

Academic Pentathlon Memo
Competition Schedule
Competition Program
List of Awards - Pentathlon

2026-27 PA Academic Pentathlon Permission Form
Accommodations Form
USAP GPA Calculation Worksheet (Excel)
USAP GPA Calculation Worksheet Instructions
Acceptable Courses for GPA Forms

National Academic Pentathlon Advancement
Code of Conduct

Scoring Explanation
ZipGrade ScanTron Rubric Sheet

Judge Registration Form

PAAD Online Essay Instructions
Essay Scoring Rubric
Essay Writing Do's and Don'ts

Super Quiz Relay Procedures
Super Quiz Relay Team Answer Sheet