Newton County School System (NCSS) is pleased to announce the winners of the NCSS Elementary District Science and Engineering Fair. According to Ms. Christina Phyall, NCSS Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, the district’s first place winners will represent Newton County Schools in the Georgia College and State University Science and Engineering Fair on March 29, 2024.
“Congratulations to each of our science fair winners,” said Dr. Penny Mosley, Director of Elementary Schools for NCSS. “A lot of time and effort goes into researching and conducting science experiments for each project, so I commend the students for taking the time to participate. Our students conducted some very high caliber experiments so I know our first-place winners will represent Newton County School System well in the State Science Fair.”
The following is a list of all Newton County School system Science Fair winners along with their project titles.
2023 Elementary Science Fair 1st Place Winners
| NCSS 1st Place Winners |
| NAME |
|
SCHOOL |
|
CATEGORY |
|
PROJECT TITLE |
|
GRADE |
| Kane Whitaker * |
|
Rocky Plains Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Knead New Playdough |
|
Kindergarten |
| Jalia Babineaux |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Physical Science |
|
In the Zone with Avobenzone |
|
5 |
| Cole Boudoucies |
|
Mansfield Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Bicycle Gears |
|
4 |
| Naomi Grigsby |
|
Livingston Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Cotton Candy |
|
5 |
| Breahna Jones |
|
Middle Ridge Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Citrus Battery |
|
4 |
| Je'Nae Nicole Law |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Feeling Hot, Hot, HOT! Which reptile light bulb produces the most heat? |
|
5 |
| Joshua Pugh |
|
Live Oak Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Super Charge |
|
5 |
| A'King Robinson |
|
Oak Hill Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Super Charge |
|
5 |
| Jakari Jett * |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
Engineering |
|
Solar Oven |
|
4 |
| Lamine Juwara * |
|
Oak Hill Elementary |
|
Life Science |
|
How to Grow Bacteria |
|
5 |
* Indicates "Best in Category"
2nd Place Winners
| NCSS 2nd Place Elementary Science Fair Winners |
| NAME |
|
SCHOOL |
|
CATEGORY |
|
PROJECT TITLE |
|
GRADE |
| Brooklyn Jones |
|
Middle Ridge Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Different Types of Crystals |
|
4 |
| Aubree Parrish |
|
Livingston Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Ice Cream Wars |
|
5 |
| Quinn Lathrop |
|
Newton County STEAM Academy |
|
Engineering |
|
Roll with the Wind |
|
4 |
| Faleye Chad Slaven |
|
Live Oak Elementary |
|
Engineering |
|
Trees in Flight |
|
5 |
| Caylen Davey |
|
Middle Ridge Elementary |
|
Life Science |
|
Vitamin C and Bean Plant Growth |
|
3 |
| Gabriel Davis |
|
East Newton Elementary |
|
Life Science |
|
Which Fruit Will Rot the Fastest |
|
5 |
| M'Kayla Solomon |
|
South Salem Elementary |
|
Life Science |
|
When Your Sniffer Snoozes |
|
5 |
| Adrian Williams |
|
Heard-Mixon Elementary |
|
Life Science |
|
Zoom Links: Understanding Canine Zoomie Patterns |
|
5 |
Elementary Science Fair 3rd Place Winners
| Elementary Science Fair 3rd Place Winners |
| NAME |
|
SCHOOL |
|
CATEGORY |
|
PROJECT TITLE |
|
GRADE |
| Madison Boyington |
|
Heard-Mixon Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Which Slime is the Stickiest |
|
4 |
| Wynter Thomas |
|
Live Oak Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Eggshell Capacity |
|
5 |
| Eratoristefe Yomere |
|
Live Oak Elementary |
|
Physical Science |
|
Melting Matters |
|
5 |
| Gabriel Gama |
|
East Newton Elementary |
|
Engineering |
|
Magnets/Energy |
|
4 |
| Clark Burt |
|
Mansfield Elementary |
|
Life Science |
|
Dog, Dust, and Air Purifiers |
|
3 |
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" I am genuinely impressed by the remarkable ingenuity showcased at our elementary science fair,” said Shakila Henderson-Baker, chair of the Newton County Board of Education. “The diverse array of experiments reflects the curiosity and creativity each student brought to their projects. Witnessing the wide variety of scientific endeavors undertaken by our young scientists is truly inspiring and speaks to the depth of their exploration. This reaffirms our commitment to nurturing a love for discovery in every student."