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Science Fair

Science Fair 2026 will be held on Saturday, January 31st

@ Westview Hills at 8:30-11:00 AM​​

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Quick Facts About Science Fair:

  • 1st - 8th grade students can participate

  • Kindergarteners are welcome to attend the fair and see what it’s all about!

  • Students can choose to submit a project on their own or with a partner

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​Ready to sign up to participate? Click Below

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Missed the Information Night on December 11th?

We got you

Maercker PTA Science Fair

Exhibit Project

Students in grades 1-8 can choose to do an exhibit project about a subject that interests them. Exhibits can include collections, models, demonstrations, pictures, and facts. 

Students should be prepared to discuss their topic and what they learned with the judges. 

Experiment Project

Students in grades 3-8 may do an experiment following the scientific method. Students need to submit a written report describing their hypothesis, methods, results, and conclusions 1 week prior to the
Science Fair for judges' preparation.

 

Students will present their experiment to the judges at the event.

Only 7th and 8th grade students doing Experiments are qualified to potentially move on to regional competition

Judging

Students may work on their own or with a partner. Presentation times will be staggered and students attend only for their appointment to allow social distancing.

Experiment rubric includes scores for presentation, display, and report. 7th and 8th grade students with Experiment Projects which receive Outstanding Gold Level will advance to the regional science fair.

Logistics

Students may setup their displays on Friday, January 30 from 6-8pm.

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Family Information Night will be held December 11 before the PTA meeting. See 'Upcoming Events' calendar for details.

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Trifold presentation boards are available to purchase from local stores like Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Michaels, Hobby Lobby. 

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Science Fair Resources

Important Science Fair Dates

Visit the our Science Fair Resource Folder to download information to get started!

Available to view:

  • Information Night presentation

  • Instructions for participants

  • Report template for Experiment projects

  • December 4 - January 16, 2025: SIGN UP to participate (The sooner the better)

  • Fri, Jan 23, 2025:  Experiment Reports Due (2 copies!)

  • Fri, Jan 30, 2025, evening: Project set up at Westview Hills MS

  • Sat, Jan 31, 2025, 8:30-11:00 a.m.:  Science Fair at Westview Hills MS

Image by Marcel Eberle

Interested in volunteering?

Be a judge, do a 'science station', or donate food for breakfast

if you have other ideas, please reach out.

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Display Boards

Science Fair tri-fold boards are fairly standard. They are available at local stores like Target, Meijer, Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc.

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Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

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