Garrison Mill Elementary Opens

Science Olympiad Season

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Check out this video to get a taste of why Science Olympiads are important and why the Garrison Mill Education Foundation supports STEM/STEAM initiatives for our Greyhounds.

 

Your donations during #GivingTuesday and throughout the year give students a chance for experiences like these.

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The primary needs for Science Olympiad are materials and volunteers.

 

The video provides perspective on the value of STEAM now and in the future for our Greyhound students.

 

 

 

 

Giving Tuesday donations can help pay for Greyhound uniforms and banners

 

Many schools outfit their students with team T-shirts and school banners as part of the opening ceremony. The Garrison Mill Education Foundation would like to support our Greyhound team by providing them team T-shirts and a school banner to instill Greyhound pride.

 

Can you contribute? #GiveGMEF 

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Practice starts in December in advance of competition

in February 2026

  

Garrison Mill's team starts practice the week of Dec. 1 as we train for the competition on  Saturday, February 7, 2026. No practice on Dec. 2 because of Digital Learning Day.

 

Each event has its own weekly practice time, which coaches will share directly with families once rosters and schedules are finalized.

 

This year’s lineup includes both study/test events and build/activity events, giving students opportunities to explore life science, earth science, physics, engineering, chemistry, problem-solving, and inquiry-based investigation.

 

Study/Test Events

  • Backyard Biologist
  • Data Crunchers
  • Deep Blue Sea
  • Disease Detectives
  • No Bones About It
  • Rock Hound
  • Starry Starry Night
  • Weather or Not

 

Build/Activity Events

  • Barge Building
  • Bridge Building
  • Chopper Challenge
  • Crime Busters
  • Egg Drop
  • Gummy Bear Launch
  • Grab a Gram
  • Mystery Architecture
  • Paper Rockets
  • Water Rockets

 

 

Thanks to all parents, teachers, and volunteers who make Science Olympiad possible.

 

Your support during Giving Tuesday and beyond helps create meaningful hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of science. We look forward to an exciting season filled with discovery and teamwork.

 

For any questions, coaches or families may reach out to Sarah Whittle or Lori Morrisey.

 

To learn more about supporting GMEF and the Garrison Mill Science Olympiad team email Arijit Chowdhury at arijitc@gmefoundation.org.