Our 6th grade students at Horace Maynard Middle School are competing in the annual Science Fair. The top six winners will be judged on February 27 by Clinch-Powell Education Cooperative. The two school-wide winners will each receive $150 and advance to the 12th Annual Regional Science Fair at LMU on March 7, where they'll compete against 6th graders from six counties.

Susan Coffey, the staff sponsor and organizer of the Science Fair, shared, “We are proud of all the participants, and the top six winners are Carter Roderick, Piper Gideon, Asher Effler, Rhys Lamb, Eli Casillas and Briley Cantrell. Their projects covered topics like cleaning, electrolytes, iron, waterways, photography and acidity.”

We are incredibly proud of our students for earning positive referrals by consistently demonstrating our core values of REAL: Respect Everyone, Educational Excellence, Accountable to Self and Others, and Living a Life that Matters. These students have shown a strong commitment to treating others with kindness and respect, striving for excellence in their studies, holding themselves accountable for their actions, and making a positive impact on those around them. Their dedication to these values not only enhances our school community but also sets a wonderful example for their peers. We celebrate their hard work and character and look forward to their continued success. Check out some of our students who earned Positive Referrals this past week!