interscholastic

American  

[in-ter-skuh-las-tik] / ˌɪn tər skəˈlæs tɪk /

adjective

1. between schools, or representative of different schools, especially secondary schools.

   interscholastic athletics.

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interscholastic British  

/ ˌɪntəskəˈlæstɪk /

adjective

1. (of sports events, competitions, etc) occurring between two or more schools

2. representative of various schools

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Etymology

Origin of interscholastic

First recorded in 1895–1900; inter- + scholastic

Example Sentences

The head of the state’s interscholastic organization told the Journal he suspects illicit payments motivate some transfers, though he lacks proof.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

While there isn’t a national database tracking the number of middle school athletes holding back, interscholastic officials in several states described it as a tiny but growing fraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Lorey was kicked out of the state championships Saturday after handing out fliers urging people to sign a petition calling on the interscholastic federation to change its policies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2025

In a letter Wednesday to interscholastic federation executive director Ronald W. Nocetti, Assistant Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2025

It cannot be debated that larger co-operation by the different colleges in this field of interscholastic tennis would be of the greatest benefit to the game in this country.

From Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 by Various