The district level science fair took place on Tuesday, February 13, in the Magnolia Room at DCSS Central Office. Advancing from their school level competitions, students in grades 3-12 from across the district presented individual and team projects to judges and attendees. A total of 26 projects were on display addressing a fascinating array of topics including animal and insect behaviors, various ecological processes, and the application of cutting-edge technologies.
"Our students did an outstanding job with their projects and used the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that they are developing daily in the classroom," said Mitch Springer, DCSS Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. “We are preparing our students for jobs that don't exist yet, and the science fair is an excellent opportunity for them to practice and demonstrate their preparedness to be future leaders.”
First, second and third place winners for elementary, middle and high school grade spans were announced Wednesday. They are as follows:
First Place:
Sophia Yang, Douglas County High School
Xiyao Gu, Chapel Hill Middle School
Walker Prewett, South Douglas Elementary School
Second Place:
Chloe Blacknell, Douglas County High School
Madison and Mikayla Gibson, Chapel Hill Middle School
Edgar Morales, Dorsett Shoals Elementary School
Third Place:
Naomi Wood, Lithia Springs High School
Nelson Cruz, Chestnut Log Middle School
Beatrice Diggs, Mason Creek Elementary School