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First Day Middle School Math Fun

Posted Date: 08/14/26 (03:21 PM)
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A diverse group of smiling students pose for a photo in a classroom.Two young girls smile at the camera while sitting at desks in a classroom.Three smiling students are gathered around a desk in a classroom, with two boys in the foreground and two girls behind them.Students work together on a science experiment involving a clear cup and colorful objects.Two girls sit at desks in a classroom, with one raising her hand and the other smiling.Children engage in a science experiment, using a clear cup and colorful gummy worms.Mrs. Nilles’ 6th and 7th grade math classes kicked off the new school year with an awesome first-day team building challenge: saving "Sammy" the gummy worm! Students had to work together, communicate, and problem-solve to get Sammy into his life preserver using only paperclips. Check out our amazing 7th graders in the first photo, followed by some great moments of both 6th and 7th graders jumping right into problem-solving mode together. We’re in for a fun year of learning and collaboration! #EagleStrong!