Shchennikova competed at the City of Jesolo Trophy as an individual due to the US not fielding a team. She placed fourth in the uneven bars. In the summer she competed at the American Classic where she placed third on uneven bars. She later competed at the U.S. Classic where she placed fifth in the All-Around and second on uneven bars behind Riley McCusker. In August Shchennikova competed at the National Championships. She placed ninth in the all-around and fifth on the uneven bars behind Simone Biles, McCusker, Morgan Hurd, and Trinity Thomas. She was later named as the alternate to the 2018 Pan American Gymnastics Championships.