Galileo STEM a Academy embraces a vision to “encourage students to be their best by unleashing unlimited potential through innovative relevant learning and empowering critical thinkers through active engagement.” One way in which they do this is through special programs like Botball robotics.
The school’s Botball teams are comprised of 20-30 students who believe that robotics is important in both the present and the future.
Did you know that 16 of the 20 fastest growing careers here in Idaho require STEM skills? Additionally, in the next decades, studies show that 80% of jobs will require people to learn to code. Programming in C++ coding language, building robots, and developing student leaders are all benefits of Botball robotics.
In July of 2022, the school’s combined Botball and Junior Botball Robotics Teams will attend the Global Competition for Educational Robotics (GCER) in Norman, Oklahoma. As robot enthusiasts, they are eager to participate with students from around the world as we pursue our passions and further our
knowledge.
Eagle High senior Brooke Patterson cruised to a five-shot victory at the 5A District Three girls golf tournament, shooting an even-par 71 at BanBury Golf Course in Eagle. Congratulations Brooke!
West Ada School District wishes all health professionals in the district a Happy National Nurses Day
Fore! Eagle High School Boys Golf wins the district championship!!! Great job Mustangs. Best of luck at state next week.
The Renaissance High School Art Committee was revived this year. For their final meeting, the group completed a group Mosaic, where each member created a tile for their group's mascot: the KRACKEN!
IFAA Day of Service 2022! Students, staff and families gave back to the community contributing 459 hours of service to the following local organizations: Eight Community Partner sites: Idaho Botanical Garden, Eagle Island State Park, Eagle Sports Complex, Lyons Park, Kleiner Park, Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise Rescue Mission, Rotary, Wetland Peace Preserve
West Ada School District hosted their annual art show at the Initial Point Gallery in Meridian on May 6. What a wonderful showcase of student talent and creativity!
Thank you Meridian Fire Department for serving lunch alongside our school nutrition professionals at Chaparral Elementary in honor of School Lunch Hero Day. Heroes in action and working alongside one another! #wearewestada #proudtobewasd
This week our PRINCIPAL PRIDE spotlight is on Larry Parks, Lake Hazel Middle School
• Number of Years in West Ada: 5
• Number of Years at current school: 1
• What I like about West Ada: It goes without saying that I love the students and staff; however, I also love all of the resources our district has in place to support both students and staff.
• The best thing about being a Principal is...I love the diverse population of students that we have at LHMS.
• Family: I have been married for to my wife, Anne, for 27 years. We have three daughters--Madison-27, Tori-23, and Maci-15. We also have two grandchildren--Jack-3, and Piper-17months.
• Favorite Food: Mexican Food
• Favorite TV Show: Yellowstone
• Hobbies: Upland game hunting, college football, and ping pong.
• Fun Fact: I love Double Bubble.
We are so lucky to have such exceptional leaders in West Ada. Thank you for your continued leadership, dedication, service and compassion to those you serve!
#wearewestada #proudtobewasd
