Saluda Elementary Students Lead Science Night Exploration

Fifth-graders guide families through interactive stations and science fair projects.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Students at Saluda Elementary School in North Carolina recently took on leadership roles, guiding families through interactive science stations and presenting their own science fair projects during the school's annual Science Night event.

Why it matters

The hands-on format of Science Night allowed families to explore science together while fifth-graders practiced important communication and leadership skills. The event also showcased student learning and built family engagement around STEM education in the local community.

The details

The science stations were supported by a grant from Duke Energy, which provided resources for the interactive demonstrations and activities. The Tryon Fine Arts Center also contributed by providing display boards for the fifth-grade science fair projects through the Be Inspired Grant (BIG).

  • Saluda Elementary School's Science Night took place on April 2, 2026.

The players

Saluda Elementary School

A public elementary school located in Tryon, North Carolina.

Duke Energy

An electric power and natural gas company that provided grant funding for the interactive science stations at Saluda Elementary's Science Night.

Tryon Fine Arts Center

A local arts organization that supplied display boards for the fifth-grade science fair projects through the Be Inspired Grant (BIG).

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The takeaway

Saluda Elementary's Science Night demonstrated the value of hands-on, interactive STEM learning experiences that engage both students and families. By empowering fifth-graders to lead the event, the school helped develop important communication and leadership skills while fostering a love of science in the local community.