Elementary Olympiad builds confidence and community

The Springfield Public Schools’ Elementary Science Olympiad on Nov. 8 brought together 10 elementary schools and nearly 200 students for hands-on science activities and competitions.

SPS partnered with Missouri State University to put on the event. MSU student volunteers helped SPS students explore multiple events and helped create a positive and memorable experience for all the kids. With their help, the elementary students were able to leave the event with a strong sense of accomplishment and the meaningful impact of community collaboration.

“We are proud of all our students who represented their schools with curiosity, creativity and teamwork,” said Chelsie Floyd, coordinator of K-5 science, social studies and computers.

 

Participating Schools:
Academy of Exploration, Bissett, Delaware, Disney, Fremont, Hickory Hills, McBride, Watkins, Wilson’s Creek and York.

 

Event Results

Paper Airplane Event
1st – Disney
2nd – McBride
3rd – Wilson's Creek
4th – Academy of Exploration
5th – Watkins
6th – Disney
7th – Wilson's Creek

Toothpick Tower / Engineering Event
1st – York
2nd – Fremont
3rd – Fremont
4th – Disney
5th – Fremont
6th – Delaware
7th – Disney

Leaf ID Event
1st – Bissett
2nd – Hickory Hills
3rd – Wilson's Creek
4th – Academy of Exploration
5th – Disney
6th – Bissett
7th – Disney

Egg Drop Event
1st – Bissett
2nd – Bissett
3rd – Wilson's Creek
4th – Disney
5th – Hickory Hills
6th – Disney
7th – Disney

Water Filtration Event
1st – Watkins
2nd – Disney
3rd – Watkins
4th – Wilson's Creek
5th – Watkins
6th – Hickory Hills
7th – Disney

Estimania Event
1st – Academy of Exploration
2nd – Disney
3rd – Academy of Exploration
4th – Fremont
5th – Fremont
6th – Delaware
7th – York

Jelly Bean Competition
1st – Bissett
2nd – Bissett
3rd – Disney
4th – Disney