On Saturday, April 27, students from all four Oakdale Elementary schools are eagerly preparing to participate in the 26th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad at Walnut School in Turlock. With approximately 300 elementary school children from across the county taking part in the event, it’s shaping up to be an exciting day for all involved.
The Science Olympiad is being sponsored by the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County. This year’s competition will feature a variety of thrilling challenges, including Bridge Building, Can Race, Catapult, Circuit Wizardry, Crime Busters, Deep Blue Sea, Knock, Knock Who’s There, Leaf & Tree, Mystery Architecture, No Bones About It, Paddle Boat, Picture This, Rock Hound, Simple Machines, Straw Egg Drop, Treasure Hunt and Write It/Do It.
Several elementary schools are scheduled to participate in the Science Olympiad including Agnes Baptist , Cloverland , Dennis Earl , Fair Oaks , Fremont Open Plan , Great Valley Academy , Hickman Charter , Hughes , Julien , Keyes , Magnolia , Our Lady of Fatima , Sierra View and Walnut . The awards ceremony will take place at 3:15 p.m. in the outdoor amphitheater at Walnut School.
The Science Olympiad promises to be a fun and educational day for all involved. With so many students participating and such a wide range of challenges on offer