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Making Mechanical Keyboards in PC Remix
Our SW Junior High option PC Remix is now in the assembly stage of the mechanical keyboard project. This year, students could choose between two 3D-printed case styles: a thin, two-piece low-profile case or a larger, one-piece high-profile case. Our 3D printers were running nonstop in September to produce these custom cases in a variety… Read more
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Exploring Empathy in Biomedical Engineering
In our Biomedical Engineering 8/9 option at the SW Junior High, students have been learning about empathy and how it connects to design and problem-solving. Some of our BioMed classes even extended this experience through the entire school day, where appropriate, in an activity called “Empathy All Day.” For this activity, students will spend the… Read more
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Vex V5 Obstacle Course
Our grade 8/9 Robotics Options students at the SW campus have just kicked off the Obstacle Course unit. To start, each group built the Clawbot using provided instructions, helping them get familiar with the parts and assembly process in our new VEX V5 kits. Once assembled, students tested their creations by timing themselves as they… Read more
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SW Junior High Clubs Schedule
It’s that time of year when our junior high clubs and teams are starting up again! At STEMIA Junior High SW Campus, our students have the chance to explore passions, build skills, and connect with peers through a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. From creative outlets like Art & Board Game Club, Creative Writing, Yearbook, and… Read more
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Exciting Robotics Upgrade Coming to Our Junior High Options Courses!
Starting this year, our Robotics options courses will transition from the VEX IQ system to the more advanced VEX V5 platform. This new system offers greater sophistication, speed, and flexibility, giving students even more opportunities to design, build, and program robots that tackle the annual VEX challenge; this year Push Back. Along with these upgraded… Read more
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2025 STEMIA SW Junior High Field Day
Our 2025 Field Day was the perfect way to wrap up the school year! The sun was shining with only a light drizzle of rain later in the day, the energy was high, and students of all grades came together to celebrate with fun and friendly competition. From classic games like balloon toss and hula… Read more
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