Northgate Odyssey

Kids learn "that they are stronger at solving problems as a team than they are individually, that listening and finding value in the ideas of others makes them better at what they do." Registration open for Odyssey of the Mind program northgatesd.net/about/newsroom…

Avalon Elementary students & parents attend “Parents as Allies in Making” where students & parents learn the creative design process used in our Maker Spaces led by Avalon principal Dr. Peacock. Great times! #creativity @NorthgateProud @Jeff_Evancho @MrsSmithNHS @catoncurriculum

All for one, and one for all!

iwonder if we'll need to use the Three Laws.

Avast ye maties, this problem be a gem.

A true classic!

Heavens to murgatroyd, here's Problem 5!

Here's the problem for our youngest OMers.

There we are down front!

@PAOdyssey It was a great first year for OM in the Northgate School District. #NorthgateProud

@NGSDOdyssey Congratulations! 🦝❤️ #PAproud

Avalon took 14th place at the World Finals! It was a long day and the team overcame a tremendous challenge when they discovered there was a technical problem with their structures. But perseverance and creative thinking won the day! #NorthgateProud @PAOdyssey #PAatWF

We are super proud of our @NGSDOdyssey team and their World Final presentation of "Matryoshka Structure" in Iowa! Total weight held is: 325 lbs! @NorthgateProud

Today was our Spontaneous Problem. They were excited going in and felt good about their performance on the way out. They celebrated with some wiffleball in the quad. #NorthgateProud @PAOdyssey #PAatWF

@PAOdyssey Here are some of our favorite pins from trading yesterday. What are some of yours? #PAatWF @OdysseyHQ

What are some of your favorite pins? #PAatWF #odysseyofthemind

On a day without competition responsibilities, pin trading was the highlight activity! Tomorrow we get into the game with our Spontaneous problem. #NorthgateProud #PAatWF @PAOdyssey

AES student Mackenzie Reed represented the team in the opening parade and had the honor of helping carry the state flag.

Welcome to OM World Finals Opening Ceremonies! #NorthgateProud @PAOdyssey #PAatWF

We recommend @Iowa80Truckstop #WorldsLargestTruckStop in Walcott, IA, to refuel for creativity. #NorthgateProud #PAatWF @PAOdyssey

Avalon Elementary is off to Worlds. #NorthgateProud #PAatWF @PAOdyssey