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Congratulations to SMS STEM Future Problem Solver

Can you hear the applause? Hannah Carawan,  a EM Smith Middle School Future Problem Solver,  entered the “Scenario Writing Competition.”  Hannah won first place in her division and earned a spot at the State Bowl in April, where she will get to … Continue reading

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Congratulations are in Order!

Our STEM Academy students excel in their elective classes, as well! We would like to thank our Teacher of Promise, Travis Cornett, for inspiring our students to do well. Great job to Mr. Cornett, and kudos to a phenomenal group … Continue reading

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SMS Students Bring Robots to Galveston

Article and Pictures Updated January, 28th, 2014 On Friday, January 24th, Mr. Soliz, Mrs. Soliz, Mrs. Davis, and nine Smith Middle School students traveled to Galveston to compete in a Robotics Competition.  This was our first year competing in a … Continue reading

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Byrom’s Kids Lead in Think Through Math at SMS!

 The Smith Middle School Math Department uses Think Through Math once a week in order to individualize interventions for every STEM Academy student.  Lidia Byrom’s class celebrates their points standing at the middle school. Right now, her students are in … Continue reading

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Challenge Team to KEDT

The Challenge! Our Sinton High School Challenge Team will be going to KEDT studio in Corpus Christi for their first competition. This competition will be broadcast on Thursday, Wednesday, November 21. Check your local listings for the time. Please join … Continue reading

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SHS Juniors & Seniors Set Goals at College

Sinton High School STEM Academy is proud to present this semester’s “Fabulous Forty-One!”  Sinton High School junior and senior students are traveling by bus each day to  attend classes at  Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas again this year. The students have decided … Continue reading

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PBL Made it to Jinja, Uganda, Africa!

 SHS STEM Staff and English Teacher, Marty Garza,  ended the school year with her kids in a perfect way!  A former journalism colleague of Ms. Garza’s is currently in Uganda on a missionary trip providing dental and medical clinics.  The connection between … Continue reading

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Javalina STEM Summer Camp Opportunities: Deadline May 13

The Frank H. Dotterweich College of Engineering in Kingsville has received a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission which will fund two free STEM camps this summer in Kingsville. The camps are suitable for students entering 9th to 12th grade. … Continue reading

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Texas Future Problem Solvers State Bowl

At the Texas FPS State Bowl on Friday evening, Jensen Hunt read her state champion scenario to an audience of FPS-ers, parents, and coaches. Here are a couple of photos of her with the medal and plaque she received that … Continue reading

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Girls in STEM Trip

Seventeen 6th-8th Grade girls from Smith Middle School recently attended the Girlstart 8th annual Girls In STEM Conference on April 6, 2013 at the University of Texas-Austin.  The day-long conference is designed for girls to learn about real-world careers in … Continue reading

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