Volunteer Opportunities

SECME is a national program that promotes academic achievement in Science, Engineering, Communication and Mathematics Education with rocketry, robotics, racing mousetrap powered vehicles, and balsa bridge building. Seminole SECME students mentor middle and elementary schools with their engineering competition entries; for example, we partner with the Pierce Hammock Panther team. High school students must provide their own transportation to school sites. For more information, please visit seminolesecme.blogspot.com, or contact Erich Landstrom at seminolesecme[at]gmail[dot]com .

Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Elementary SECME Olympiad Draws Gladiators of Science

Over 350 students from 43 elementary schools participated in Palm Beach County Elementary SECME District Olympiad today, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Jeaga Middle School. Congratulations to the competitors! SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, and Mathematics Enrichment) is a national organization with the goal of increasing the pool of students who will be prepared to enter and complete post-secondary studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, thus creating a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

Partnering with the Pierce Panthers

While half the Hawks worked on the SECME banner and the VEX robot, the other half of Seminole SECME mentored their Panther proteges from Pierce Hammock Elementary School for the Olympiad on Wednesday, February 20th.

Pierce Hammock Panther proteges of Seminole SECME

Seminole SECME mentored their Panther proteges from Pierce Hammock Elementary School for the Olympiad on Wednesday, January 17th. Benson and Ryan worked with the boys Blue team, and Nicole and Shelby worked with the girls Gold team. Mr, Landstrom, Mrs. Meroney and Mrs. Carlson are all very proud of their SECME students.

Pierce Hammock Panthers proteges seek Seminole SECME mentors!

The Pierce Hammock SECME club needs your help. Seminole SECME students will mentor their Panther proteges for the Olympiad on Wednesday, February 20th. Meet Mr. Landstrom at Pierce Hammock Elementary after Seminole Ridge High School (or earlier, if you have OJT). Ask at the Front Desk for Mrs. Meriann Meroney or Mrs. Kelli Carlson. And wear your shirt if you have it!