KHS Research Class Awarded at Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair

This weekend, Kingsley High School research students competed at the Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair. The research class is only in its second year but already producing award-winning research.

Ms. Olenchek was recognized for her incredible efforts and won Educator of the Year.

Congratulations to our scientists:

Anna Bauer

🔸American Psychological Association Award

🔸Third Place, MDHHS Explore Lab Science Award

🔸5th place overall in the high school division

🔸One place away from earning a spot at the International Science Fair!

🔸Adam Wilcoxen: US Air Force Award

🔸Isaiah Cosgrove: David and Doris Hill Creative Use of Chemistry Award

🔸Aiden Hunt: 8th place in the high school division

🔸Honorable Mention:

Isaiah Cosgrove

Ryan Welke/Mason Glazier

Adam Wicoxen

Morgan DeVries

Earlier this year, Ms. Olenchek partnered with Northwestern Michigan College to help her research students earn college credit for their work.

This new partnership will provide new dual-enrollment opportunities at Kingsley High School as well as several other districts throughout Northern Michigan. Ms. Olenchek and other educators will teach their students about research methodology and NMC will provide oversight and support, according to their news release.

“It's a huge benefit to them,” Olencheck said. “It validates their research, number one. Two, it gives them some elective credit that they don’t have to pay for.”

Way to go, scientists!