Tune in as high school students put their knowledge to the test at the WCTE PBS High School Academic Bowl, Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 7, 2026. 

Watch the competition live each day from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m.

This event is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: The First Horizon Foundation, Tennessee Tech University, Twin Lakes, and PACE Outreach Fund. 

Thank you for supporting local students and academic excellence!

WCTE PBS was proud to present the third-annual Middle School Academic Bowl in May 2026, showcasing the brightest young minds from across the Upper Cumberland! 

Congratulations to our winner, Upperman Middle School! 

📍 Location: Tennessee Tech’s brand-new Ashraf Islam Engineering Building
🎥 Watch the Recording

Competing Schools:

Algood Middle School

Prescott South Middle School

F.C. Boyd Christian School

Upperman Middle School

White County

This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of Tennessee Tech University.