Tower Garden

Tower Garden

Although there doesn’t seem to be much growing outside, students at Edgewood Middle School, are growing their own produce inside of their classroom.  This unique Tower Garden is a NASA-proven efficient method of growing produce in almost half the time!  Students are...
Music with a Twist(er)

Music with a Twist(er)

Students at at Wayne Thomas are reinforcing their music knowledge using a familiar game. Students identify music symbols such as quarter notes, eighth notes, quarter rests, forte, and piano while getting tangled up in the fun.  Thanks to Emily Crutchfield for bringing...
Artist-in-Residence, Byran Johnson, Inspires Choral Students

Artist-in-Residence, Byran Johnson, Inspires Choral Students

Each year, the 112 Education Foundation partners with Ravinia’s REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs to bring nationally acclaimed Ravinia teaching artists to work with middle school music students. This year, Bryan Johnson returns to lead all 6th-8th grade choral...
Board Game Fun

Board Game Fun

The Indian Trail Board Game Club is taking students beyond rolling dice and moving pieces around a game board. Lead by teacher, Kristen Robinson, students explore five different games that take logic, strategy, problem solving, communication, and oftentimes...
Yoga and Mediation Club

Yoga and Mediation Club

The students in the Yoga and Meditation Club at Indian Trail School are getting their zen on!  Lead by social worker, Sarah DeMarco, and funded by a Foundation Grant, students are learning about the benefits of stretching, relaxing the body and mind, and breathing...