Students from Jonesboro-Hodge Middle, Jonesboro-Hodge High, Quitman High and Weston High Schools participated in a STEM camp on May 22-24 held at Jonesboro-Hodge High School. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities were facilitated by Miss Genesis Williams in conjunction with Jackson Parish Schools’ Title IV program and Louisiana Tech’s SCILS (STEM Collective for Innovative Stakeholders) program.

These middle and high school students enjoyed the opportunity to explore different STEM concepts using materials from the district’s STEM Materials Library. These activities included building solar cars, constructing roller coasters, programming robotics and exploring squishy circuits.

As a culminating activity, students used the knowledge gained to collaborate in team challenges on the final day. Participating students also received a t-shirt that they are also able to wear as a school shirt throughout the school year.

Special thanks goes to Dr. Chevonda Leonard, Ms. Elizabeth Sale, Mrs. Rose Broadway and Mrs. Lynesha Amos for helping support this program.