8th Grade Science Windmill Winners
8th Grade Science students used everyday materials to design and build a model of a windmill. Using box fans, they competed to see which design would lift the most weight. While doing this experiment, students learned about a range of topics, including mechanical energy, torque, green energy, the transfer of energy, and problem solving. They also learned the steps taken by all scientists to plan and conduct a science . . . read more
Sophomore and Junior Opportunity
Win Trip to Washington D.C. or Steamboat Springs, CO
Southern Pioneer Electric Company is looking for two students to win an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. and two students to win an all expense paid trip to Steamboat Springs. The program is open to sophomores and juniors only. To apply: www.southernpioneer.net – there is an icon on the right side of the . . . read more
Ten Tips for Safe Winter Driving
This morning I woke up to my cell phone message alert. The message was from the Centera Bank Textcaster advising that school would not begin until 10:00am due to weather conditions. (You too can sign up for Textcaster Messages by clicking the button on the right.) I then went and got a cup of coffee, looked out the window . . . read more
