Science Fair
14th Annual TJS Science Fair ~ SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars for a night of wonder and discovery! The 14th Annual TJS Science Fair is coming to the Jaguar Jungle on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM.
Our Science Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to explore their curiosities, learn valuable skills, and share their discoveries with our school community. Students get to be scientists - asking questions about things that interest them and finding answers through hands-on experiments.
Overview
- This year the Science Fair is open to Grades 2 – 5.
- Students may participate individually or in a group. Groups are generally kept to 2 or 3 students and can be across grades.
- Using the Scientific Method, students decide on an experiment and work on it during off-school hours.
- Students are provided with a trifold display board used to document and showcase their experiment.
Important Dates
- Registration Opens: January 20th, 2026
- Registration Closes: February 6th, 2026
- Science Fair Night: March 12th, 2026
Please Note: Space is Limited
We have a set number of spots available in the Jaguar Jungle so early registration is encouraged.
What Comes Next?
- Watch for our email on January 20th with the registration form
- Visit our Science Fair web page for project ideas and resources
- Reach out to Casey Husveth and Laura Venuto at tjssciencefair@gmail.com with any questions.
Resources for ideas
Do a science fair project! | NASA Climate Kids
Do a Science Fair Project! | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Science Fair Project Ideas | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)
Science Fair Ideas Archives - ScienceBob.com
Science Projects (sciencebuddies.org)
5 Parent Tips for The TJS Science Fair
- Encourage your child to choose a partner based on interest rather than friendship. This is a great opportunity to spend time with someone new!
- Be present in the process- if you’re hosting, stay nearby and provide guidance only when absolutely necessary. With time, students can generally solve their own problems but it’s good to have a sense of what’s going on.
- Take time to read and reread the instructions with your child and his/her group carefully throughout the process. This is a great way to stay involved and give necessary reminders/feedback.
- Make sure students complete the project! It’s tempting to jump in and make things look good, but then it becomes a parent project. Let the students create everything on their own. They will take more ownership and pride in their work.
- Have fun watching your child learn more about new science concepts, cooperation, creative problem solving and teamwork. Enjoy the process!
Additional Resources
About the Science Fair Committee
The Science Fair Committee leads the efforts for the annual TJS Science Fair. Our mission is to empower students to explore the world around them, spark curiosity, and to share their knowledge and interests with the TJS community.
- Marketing & communication - manages communication with parents/guardians and school
- Raises awareness with students via classroom visits
- Manages individual/group project submissions - Manages survey/form design, collects submissions, ensures all requested details are provided in submissions
- Manages timelines associated with the launch of the science fair
- Manages the purchasing and distribution of poster boards to teams
- Manages the purchasing and design of awards and/or certifications
- Distributes awards and/or certifications to participants
- Liaises with school for gym set up, collects and sets up student projects, coordinates pick up/disposal of projects
