Students in the AWCMS Afterschool STEM Club recently wrapped up an exciting hands-on project: building their own DIY Bluetooth speakers. Through this project, students explored the basics of circuits, electronics, and sound while applying creativity and problem-solving skills.

From assembling components to testing and troubleshooting, scholars demonstrated perseverance, teamwork, and innovative thinking. The highlight came when each speaker powered on and music filled the room—proof of their hard work and growing engineering skills.

We are proud of our students’ dedication and enthusiasm for hands-on learning. The AWCMS Afterschool STEM Club continues to inspire curiosity and build real-world skills through engaging STEM experiences.

Sixth-grade students at AWCMS are gaining hands-on experience in computer science through interactive coding projects in Ms. Brown’s Computer Science class. Using Microbits, students are learning how to design, code, and test their own programs while building a strong foundation in technology and computational thinking.

Through these activities, students are developing essential STEM skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. As they write and refine their code, students learn how to troubleshoot errors, think logically, and improve their projects through trial and error — mirroring real-world technology and engineering practices.

The Microbit projects also encourage student engagement and collaboration, as students share ideas, test solutions, and support one another throughout the learning process. This hands-on approach helps make abstract coding concepts more concrete and accessible, while showing students how computer science connects to real-world applications.

By integrating tools like Microbits into the classroom, AWCMS continues to expand meaningful STEM learning opportunities that prepare students with the technology skills they need for future academic and career success.

Greene County High School Mathematics Instructor Mrs. Smith has launched a new Bee Club as part of the school’s growing STEM club offerings. The club provides students with hands-on experiences in beekeeping, pollinator conservation, and environmental science, helping foster curiosity while connecting classroom learning to real-world STEM applications.

Recently, Bee Club members participated in a field trip to Butterflies and Blooms in the Briar Patch, a native pollinator habitat that is home to more than 70 butterfly species. Twelve students, along with their bus driver, explored the site and learned about the important role pollinators play in local ecosystems.

Guided by founder Virginia Linch and volunteer coordinator Jonna Rubins, students learned about spring butterfly emergence, helped care for milkweed plants, supported winter habitat preparations, and assisted with seasonal site updates. Students also observed a variety of wildlife, including monarchs, gulf fritillaries, praying mantis egg cases, a blue-tailed skink, and a false parasol mushroom.

The visit concluded at the apiary, where students compared hives with those at the high school and continued learning about beekeeping practices. The experience provided meaningful, hands-on STEM learning and strengthened partnerships with local environmental organizations.