WBSD Early Childhood & Enrichment

WBSD Academic Games Program

Academic Games is a series of exciting competitions designed to stimulate and test student knowledge across multiple subjects, including Math, English, Social Studies, and Logic. Students in grades 3–6 develop proficiency and confidence by competing in structured games that challenge their thinking, creativity, and strategy. Through competition, students sharpen their academic skills, build confidence, and learn how to work toward a competitive edge—all while making learning fun!

Games Students Play:

Equations – The game of creative mathematics. Players build equations using numbers and operations to match a set goal.

On-Sets – A logic game based on set theory. Players use set operations and colored cards to create sets that meet a given goal.

On-Words – A word game exploring spelling, grammar, word roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Players build words or word networks that match a numerical goal.

Propaganda – A game of persuasion. Students identify propaganda techniques found in politics, advertising, and everyday life.

Presidents – A history game focused on U.S. Presidents and the key events of their terms in office. Players identify presidents from contextual clues.

2025–2026 Season Details:

Season: September (9/8/25) – May (5/30/26)

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays (Sept.–Oct.), Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (Nov.), and select Fridays before tournaments

Location: Sheiko Elementary (Cafeteria or Room 6D)

Tournaments: Monthly Saturday competitions, plus special events and state/national tournaments (see schedule below)

Tryouts: September 2–5, 2025, 3:30–5:30 PM. Selection based on an exam, performance tasks, and personal qualities. Free to try out!

Cost: About $230 per student for the full season, covering registration, games, and coaching.

2025–2026 Academic Games Tournament Schedule:

Sept. 20 – Exhibition Tournament (Regional sites)

Oct. 18 – Saturday Tournament (Regional sites)

Nov. 15 – Saturday Tournament (Regional sites)

Dec. 6 – Saturday Tournament (Regional sites)

Dec. 13 – Reading Game Extravaganza (Location TBD)

Jan. 10 – Saturday Tournament (Regional sites)

Feb. 7 – Showcase Invitational Tournament (Sites TBD)

Mar. 5–7 – Super Tournament (Minor/Elementary, Ann Arbor Marriott – Ypsilanti)

Mar. 12–14 – Super Tournament (Middle/High School, Ann Arbor Marriott – Ypsilanti)

Why Join?

Academic Games encourages students to stretch their minds, practice higher-level thinking, and celebrate learning in a team setting. With the guidance of Coach Wilson, students not only prepare for competitions but also gain lifelong skills in critical thinking, strategy, and confidence.