Middle School | Grades 6-8

Santa Clara County Middle School
Battle of the Books
This event is open to students in grades 6-8 who attend a school in Santa Clara County County or whose school district is served by Santa Clara County.
Team Requirements
Registration Fee: $50 per team
Team Size: 3–5 students
Alternate Students: Teams may submit the names and permission forms for alternate students who can replace a team member if they are unable to attend the event.Once the event begins, the team roster is final. Students listed as alternates will not be allowed to sub in at anytime during the event.
Team Composition: Teams may include students from any combination of grades 6, 7, and 8.
2027 Middle School Battle of the Books | Timeline & Deadlines
Santa Clara County Office of Education 2027 Booklist Released
| September 2026
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Practice Questions Released
| December 2026
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Elementary School (Grades 3-5) Team Registration
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Opens:
December 1, 2026 | 8 AM
Closes: March 15, 2026 | 4 PM
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Permission Forms Deadline - Email to vdejesus@sccoe.org
| March 15, 2026 | 4 PM
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Selected Teams and Assigned Event Dates Announced
| TBD
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Elementary School Battle of the Books - Session 1
Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131
| April 28, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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