2025 Elementary Science Fair Highlights
Posted on 04/24/2025
Each spring students from ISD 192’s five elementary schools host their own unique science fairs. The students in grades 3-5 may go on to the Southern Minnesota Regional Science and Engineering Fair in late April. Farmington Area Public Schools, ISD 192 would like to extend a warm congratulations to all the elementary students who chose to participate in this year’s science fair! Below are some highlights from each school’s 2025 science fair.
Akin Road Elementary Schools (ARES)
Congratulations to all the Akin Road Elementary learners who participated in the ARES 2025 Science Fair! Thank you to each and every one of you who challenged yourself to explore, experiment and discover something new. We are incredibly proud of all the bright, curious minds that participated. You have all shown such creativity and perseverance! Also, a big thank you to our judges who came from within the community to help out in the special event.
The 2025 Akin Road Elementary School Science Fair winners were as follows:
Kindergarten: 1st Place: Thomas Plantenberg
Grade 1: 3rd Place: Molly Fasbender and Logan McConnaughey; 2nd Place: Amelia Pfeiffer and Brennen Pfeiffer; 1st Place: Allie Butterfield and Lily Zimmer
Grade 2: 3rd Place: Elliana Karsten and Isaiah Sullivan; 2nd Place: Izzy Sullivan; 1st Place: Madilyn Varner and Clara Ketcher
Grade 3: Students receiving a Superior in Category ribbon are: Rylan Ditter, Inga Dokken, Wyatt Snell, Stella Fasbender; 3rd Place: Elaine Brannan; 2nd Place: Wyatt Snell and Rylan Ditter; 1st Place: Inga Dokken
Grade 4: Students receiving a Superior in Category ribbon are: Julia Ketcher, Kendall Smith, Elora Supergan; 3rd Place: Elora Supergan; 2nd Place: Kendall Smith; 1st Place: Julia Ketcher
Grade 5: Students receiving a Superior in Category ribbon are: Murphy Blauert, Annie Dahlgren, Benjamin Macmillan; 3rd Place: Benjamin Macmillan; 2nd Place: Annie Dahlgren; 1st Place: Murphy Blauert
Farmington Elementary School (FES)
Congratulations to all the Farmington Elementary School students who participated in the 2025 FES Science Fair and thank you to Mrs. Kaitlin Capri for hosting the event!
Mrs. Capri shared: “This year, Farmington Elementary School had 43 participants in our science fair! Our young scientists taught us a lot about volcanoes, outer space, coding, the scientific method, and more!” The 2025 Farmington Elementary School Science Fair participants were as follows:
Kindergarten: Eli Eilen, Sully Smith, and Ander Frieler-Skogen
Grade 1: Lea Johnston, Evelyn Fitzl, Ostiano Martin Delos Santos, Emma Andree, Dominick Williams, and Ruby Ellerton
Grade 2: Carter Leitner, Lucy Wheeler, Brya Falls, Delilah Lind, Aurora Jolie Delos Santos, Nolan Fruit, Ryker Deal, and Regan Snyder
Grade 3: Isla VanGrinsven, Cece Pietsch, Madelyn Bourgeois, Cataleya Casillas, Declan Reiners, Micah Fruit, Julie Gallardo Timkin, Evenlyn Verch, Bennett Vadnais, Penelope Noddings, Piper Wagner, Chase Johnson, Bennett Thelen, Henrick Burt, Fenan Zeinu, SJ Cook, Avery Goodwin, Isai Gutierrez
Grade 4: Macie Holtan, Emiliano Leon, Ezekiel Leon, Piper Hales, Mackenzie Deal, Piper King, and Dylan Snyder
Grade 5: Gannon Sager
We would also like to give a special shout-out to the following students who qualified for the regional science fair in Mankato this year: Cece Pietsch, Mackenzie Deal, Chase Johnson, Cataleya Casillas, Madelyn Bourgeois, Piper Wagner, Macie Holtan, Micah Fruit, and Emiliano Leon.
Meadowview Elementary School (MVES)
On April 10th 60 students participate in the MVES Science Fair! "All of the students have so much to be proud of - they worked hard and it definitely showed. We are so proud of all of them!" said Science Fair Coordinator Amy Moses. Congratulations to all the Meadowview Elementary students who participated in the 2025 Science Fair! The 2025 Meadowview Elementary School Science Fair winners were as follows:
Kindergarten: 1st Place: Kaysen G.; 2nd Place: Forest C. 3rd Place: Jacob L. Honorable Mention: Colton E. and Aarita M.
1st Grade: 1st Place: Sara A. 2nd Place: Sophia R. 3rd Place: Natalie M. and Noah G. Honorable Mention: Kexi M. and Eliah K.
2nd Grade: 1st Place: Blakeley G. 2nd Place: Keli B. 3rd Place: Eleanor L. Honorable Mention: Eleanor P. and Declan T.
3rd Grade: 1st Place: Chloe C. 2nd Place: Greta P. and Eli U. 3rd Place: Loralei P. Honorable Mention: Tenley W., Viola B. and Jude R.
4th Grade: 1st Place: Sloane K. 2nd Place: Margo P. and Faith F. 3rd Place: Stella G. Honorable Mention: Gianna R.
5th Grade: 1st Place: Mathew M. 2nd Place: Graham K. 3rd Place: Danielle L. Honorable Mention: Logan F., Ayrton R and Kayleigh K.
North Trail Elementary School (NTES)
Congratulations to all the North Trail Elementary students who participated in the 2025 Science Fair and a big thank you to Mr. Charles Wobeck for his hard work coordinating this enrichment activity.
The 2025 North Trail Elementary School Science Fair participants were as follows: Abby Trocke, Emerson Ryan, Scarlett Wickenhauser, Kaleb Sauceda (1st Place Winner, 2nd Grade), Zetta Bing, Ella Pariseau, Sevil Krishnan, Izzy Walker, Calvin Schild, Macy Schild, Luna Sauceda, Sam Slobozhan (Regionals Qualifier), Eric Slobozhan (1st Place Winner, 1st grade), Ander Navarro, Elizabeth Peterson (1st Place Winner, 3rd Grade), Mason Peterson (Regionals Qualifier), Quinn Fritz, Skylar Flavin, Yanet Dawit, Scarlet Flavin, Braylen Kastner, Brayson Longtin, Charlie Makarios, Iva Nigusse, Brooke Makarios, Clara Rendell , Maddox Steinhibel, Josie Rendell (1st Place, 5th Grade; Regionals Qualifier), Lorelai Kamen, Elyse Brown, Sofia Raveling, Edilyn Fellows (1st Place Winner, 4th Grade; Regionals Qualifier), Rylee Jernigan (1st Place Winner, 4th Grade; Regionals Qualifier), Jojo Gaston, Paisley Martin, Zachary Monson, Londyn Mattingly (1st Place Winner, Kindergarten), Cece Kiehn, Carroline Gese, Emnet Gezahegn and Fiona Nagel.
Riverview Elementary School (RVES)
Congratulations to all the Riverview Elementary students who participated in the 2025 Science Fair, and thank you to iNature teacher Mr. Ben Clausen for organizing this event for our school community.
The 2025 Riverview Elementary Science Fair participants were as follows: Abigail Tilahun, Alex Plant, Anna Weber, Audrey Snow, Ava Howe, Avery McIsaac, Bella Schneider, Brooke Falnes, Bryce Boettcher, Callie Brendalen, Camila Shepard, Christine Boettcher, Colton Redmond, Dane Simmons, Dean Strano, Declan Dingfelder, Drew Stanaway, Eli Urberg, Elle Weber, Emily Bower, Emma Moorman, Emma Pflaum, Emmett Strano, Ericka Hjort, Eva Gerster, Everett Anderson, Eveyln Eisele, Evie Jobe, Graham Boe, Graham Mainhardt, Grayson Simmons, Greta Christensen, Harper Wilson, Hawi Jima, Haya Malik, Henry Christensen, Henry Jones, Hunter Vick, Ian Curley, Izzy Galarneau, Jameson Lien, Kaden Kosidowski, Kaylee Curley, Kennedy Harren, Kristin Decker, Kyla Wick, Landon Davis, Liam Rosson, Liara Eckre, Lucas Pflaum, Luke Vogle, Mackenzie Snow, Marissa Dean, Mila Weingartz, Miles Moorman, Nari Truong, Natalia Torres, Nathan Koester, Noah Montavon, Olivia Archer, Raegan Lilja, Roland Bukowski, Ryanne Hop, Savannah Schuette, Sawyer McEntee, Soliana Tilahun, Sopheara Pon, Violet Opp, Zach Plant and Zoey Lumley.
