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High School Program

High School Science Fair Program

Welcome to the High School Science Fair Program

All high school students within the boundaries of the West Linn-Wilsonville School District are eligible to participate in the CREST-Jane Goodall Science Symposium. The CJGSS is a competitive science and engineering fair that qualifies students for advanced high school science competitions, including the state-level Northwest Science Expo (NWSE) and the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Our program is known among students and staff as "ISEF." Students compete for category awards, scholarships, cash prizes, travel opportunities and recognition from nationally-recognized organizations.

Learn about ISEF from WVHS journalism students!

If you're interested in participating in the high school science fair you should fill out the ISEF Pre-Registration Form and let us know what kinds of projects you're interested in by October 1st. When you fill out this form, one of the ISEF Program Coordinators will contact you to schedule a brief meeting. If you missed the Septmeber deadline - please send Fair Director, Danielle Schroeder, an email notifying her of your intent to enroll and she will help you begin the process. Every student has a designated ISEF Appointment each week - these schedules are posted in the ISEF Google Classroom - you can check the schedule to find your appointment time and day. 

If you're homeschooled and want to participate in the science fair, please contact the Fair Director, Danielle Schroeder, as soon as possible. All science fair projects must be registered by early December. 

2025-2026 ISEF Recruitment Video

 

2024-2025 ISEF Informational Video

 

2022-2023 ISEF Informational Video

ISEF Recruitment

 

Begin the science fair journey here: https://bit.ly/isef2026

If you're curious about the science fair experience or timeline, check out these graphics below. The district's ISEF Coordinators will help you move through each phase of the project development process so that you are ready to compete in the regional fair in the spring! 

 
The ISEF Process
Why ISEF

General Information

 

Idea Development and Getting Started

 
 Research or Engineering Plan