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HHS Science Olympiad

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Hastings Middle School 6th graders had the unique opportunity to learn hands-on at the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center.  The activities were set up for the group by Amy Cherry, Director of the Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center.  All the activities were tied to the 6th grade Science curriculum/standards and were selected by Mrs. Carl, a 6th grade Science Teacher. 

The activities that the students had a chance to take part in were Pond Explorations, Orienteering and Geocaching, and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV’s). 

The pond exploration involved obtaining a sample of pond water and learning what organisms are in that sample. In orienteering, students learned the parts of a compass and how to follow a bearing. The Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV’S) had students in small groups. They were challenged to create a submersible vehicle that they tested for neutral buoyancy and then drove it in the lake.

All the presenters were very knowledgeable, fun, creative, worked great with the students, and experts in their field of study.  The students, staff, and chaperones had a great experience learning about their science curriculum in a hands-on way like no other!! Funding for the trip was made possible by the HEEF foundation, HMS PTO, and fundraising done by the 6th graders.  Thank you so much for making this trip a success and a reality!

Congratulations to the Hastings Middle School FFA members that represented our community so well.  They competed against other schools from around our area in regional leadership contests.  The contests were held at Olivet High School with the hopes of being one of two teams to move on to State contests that are to be held at Michigan State University March 8-10th.

In the conduct of meetings contest we had a team that performed admirably.  The conduct team, which received a gold rating and a 2nd place, include the members: Kaylee Evans, August Malik, Haily Christie, Gavin Patton, Grayson Patton, Kayla Willard, and Emma White.   This is our first conduct of meetings team to advance on to state level competition. Way to go!!!!   

Josey Nickels was our Creed Speaker and did a great job.  She received a gold rating and 2nd place in her contest.  She also moves on to state competition and is our second creed speaker to advance from our chapter.

Congratulations to all these students.  The whole community of Hastings is so proud of you and appreciates all your hard work!!!!  We wish you the best of luck at state competition and what a great day to be a saxon!!!!