Budding scientists from across Surry County Schools showcased their creativity and problem-solving skills at the district’s annual Elementary Science Fair. With 20 innovative projects, students explored real-world scientific concepts, demonstrating their curiosity and passion for discovery.
Projects ranged from engineering challenges, such as How Much Weight Can a Wet Paper Towel Hold? by Pilot Mountain Elementary students Mac Sutphin, Ryder Moore, and Bentley Horton, to environmental investigations like Save the Oceans and Lakes From Oil by White Plains Elementary student Rose Hodges. Other exciting entries included What a Drag! by Libby Grayce Pierce of Mountain Park Elementary, Kicking Under Pressure by Sebastian Huerta Gomez of Dobson Elementary, and The Fast and The Friction by Sophie York of Franklin Elementary.
The top five projects will advance to the regional science fair, representing Surry County Schools on a broader stage:
How Much Weight Can a Wet Paper Towel Hold? – Mac Sutphin, Ryder Moore, Bentley Horton (Pilot Mountain Elementary)
Save The Oceans and Lakes From Oil – Rose Hodges (White Plains Elementary)
What a Drag! – Libby Grayce Pierce (Mountain Park Elementary)
Kicking Under Pressure – Sebastian Huerta Gomez (Dobson Elementary)
The Fast and The Friction – Sophie York (Franklin Elementary)
Additionally, From Contaminated to Clean by Remington Baker of Shoals Elementary and Heating Up by George Kreeger of Shoals Elementary have been named alternates.
“The science fair provides our students with a platform to ask questions, test their ideas, and think critically—skills that are essential for future success,” said Superintendent Dr. Travis L. Reeves. “We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated and are impressed by their innovative projects.”
The event highlights Surry County Schools’ commitment to hands-on, inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to embrace scientific exploration at an early age.