INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Indian River Science and Engineering Fair Program is on the move. More than 10,000 students have competed in school based fairs in Indian River County and the top performers are presently preparing to advance to the regional fair on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Gifford Middle School.
Representatives from 28 public and independent schools will compete for cash awards and college scholarships. More than 150 local research professionals and business leaders will judge and mentor students during the event.
The Education Foundation of Indian River County is pleased to partner with the School District of Indian River County to present this “one-of-a-kind” event that offers students the opportunity to participate in a science forum that develops their critical and creative thinking skills. The program also has been a proven means for providing students the ability to build significant resumes with local, state, national and international standings for college and scholarship applications.
The program is funded entirely through private donations and grants from the George E. Warren Corporation, Quail Valley Charities, Syngenta, Wells Fargo, RBC Bank, Florida Power and Light, Publix Supermarkets Charities, Pro Spine, Merchants Association of Florida, and Paul Jaquin and Sons, Inc.
Below is the regional fair schedule. The community is invited to attend the public viewing sessions: secondary (6th -12th) from 11 a.m. – Noon and primary (K-5th) from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Schedule of Events
All of Friday and Saturday events will be held at Gifford Middle School
Please Note: Elementary Awards will be held Sunday, Jan. 22 at Sebastian River High School at 3 p.m. Secondary Awards (6-12th) will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center.
Friday, Jan.20
Gifford Middle School: 4530 28th Court, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
Project Set Up: 2:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Elementary-Cafeteria/Secondary-Gym)
Judge Orientation: Elementary: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., Library/Media Center; Secondary: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Library/Media Center
Saturday, Jan. 21
Gifford Middle School: 4530 28th Court, Vero Beach, Florida 32967
Judge Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m., Library/Media Center
Secondary Judge Check-in: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. Library/Media Center
Secondary Student Check-in: 7:45 a.m., Gym
Elementary Judge Check-in: 8:15 – 8: 30 a.m., Library/Media Center
Secondary Place Award, State, International & Special Judging: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Gym
Elementary Student Check-in, Cafeteria, see times below
Elementary Judging for K-5, Cafeteria
Student Arrival Time: 8:45
Judging Time: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Beachland Elementary
Glendale Elementary
Osceola Magnet School
SunCoast Primary School
Student Arrival Time: 9:30 a.m.
Judging Time: 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Citrus Elementary School
Highlands Elementary School
Pelican Island Elementary School
Saint Edward’s School
Treasure Coast Elementary School
Student Arrival Time: 10:15 a.m.
Judging Time: 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Dodgertown Elementary School
Indian River Home School Association
Rosewood Magnet School
St. Helen Catholic School
Vero Beach Elementary School
Student Arrival Time: 11:00 a.m.
Judging Time: 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Fellsmere Elementary
Liberty Magnet School
Sebastian Elementary School
Master’s Academy
Secondary Public Viewing: 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Elementary Public Viewing: 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
*Project tear down will take place immediately following public viewing.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Sebastian River High School Performing Arts Center: 9001 90th Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958
Elementary Division Awards Ceremony (K-5th grades): 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26
Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center: 1707 16th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Secondary Division Awards Ceremony (6th-12th grades): 6:00 p.m.
To learn more about volunteering or about the event, visit: www.edfoundationirc.org, call: (772) 564-0034, or email: director@edfoundationirc.org.
