Interscholastic
(adjective)
Between or among schools; of or relating to contests or competitions between schools.
Origin:
From the latin interscholasticus, from inter (between) and scholasticus (pertaining to a school).
Examples:
- The interscholastic math competition will be held next week.
- The interscholastic debate team placed first in the state tournament.
- The school's interscholastic sports program is highly successful.
- Interscholastic activities are a great way for students to develop important skills and make friends.
- The school board voted to cut funding for interscholastic programs due to budget constraints.