STEM / STE(A)M & Computer Science

  • The Jackson-Madison County School System is committed to offering STEM and computer science (CS) opportunities to all of our students. Thanks to partnerships with organizations such as TSIN (Tennessee STEM Innovation Network), the West TN STEM Hub, REC Foundation, and Code.org, JMCSS faculty and students have access to instructional resources, professional learning opportunities, competitive STEM / CS events, and so much more!  

     

    JMCSS Student Opportunities in STEM & Computer Science

     

    Student Learning Opportunities at Home

     

    TDOE STEM / STE(A)M School Designation

     

    Congratulations to Rose Hill School for earning the prestigious Tennessee STEM School Designation from the TN Department of Education! Additional JMCSS STEM accomplishments include JCT and Rose Hill School being selected into the 2023-2024 TSIN Innovative Leaders Institute. Madison Academic's robotics team advanced two robots to the 2024 Tennessee VEX VRC State Championship as first-year competitors. Greenpower USA middle school teams from Community Montessori, Rose Hill, North Parkway, and JASA raced the electric cars they built at the 2024 F24 Greenpower National Championship at the Talladega Superspeedway. Our JASA rockets eSports team received an invitation to compete in the 2024 EGF National Championship in Orlando, FL. We are excited to see JMCSS administrators and teachers expand learning opportunities for our students!

     

    Please contact Dr. Molly Plyler, Director of STEM & Computer Science (mmplyler@jmcss.org) in the Department of Innovation, if you have any questions regarding STEM / STE(A)M or computer science resources, professional development, or extracurricular opportunities.

     

    You can find additional information regarding new JMCSS STEM or CS projects online at www.jmcss.org/innovation or on Twitter @JMCSSInnovation. 

Mushroom lab at STEM conference
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