El Campo High School science teacher Matt Sohrt spent two weeks in mid-June to become more educated so he could bring new ideas back to his classroom. Sohrt was selected to attend a workshop at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, Calif. at no expense to the district. “I have a passion for […]
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Van Vleck hoops coach takes part in Calif. Tech workshop
A Van Vleck High School teacher got to experience the new technologies that are being advanced that will lead to jobs for our youth. Victor Peña, a science teacher who is also the boy’s basketball coach and an assistant coach for the football team, went to Livermore, Calif., this summer for a two-week workshop at […]
Science on Saturday
Science on Saturday (SOS) is an exciting science program for the young (K-12) and young at heart. The event will highlight fun and educational science experiments and demonstrations of electrical circuits, sensory stimulation, environmental effects, and much more. Students will learn through interactive, hands-on activities that include fun with polymers, magnets, and neurons, as well […]
Palacios High School POWER SET visits their Power GRID Mentees for Thanksgiving Lunch
Palacios High School POWER SET mentors 4th-6th grade girls from East Side Intermediate each year through Power GRID, an acronym that stands for “Girls Responding to Industry Demands.” The purpose of this mentoring program is to motivate pre-teen girls to cultivate leadership skills, stay engaged in school and excel in science, technology, engineering, and math […]
Van Vleck High School Holds International POWER SET Induction
On November 1, Van Vleck High School POWER SET organization held its annual Induction Ceremony with an international twist. In addition to 6 new members from VVHS, 4 honorary members from Japan were inducted. Receiving honorary membership were Dr. Iimoto Takeshi from The University of Tokyo; Dr. Genichiro Wakabayashi from Kindai University; Ms. Rieko Takaki; and […]
