Colusa County Office of Education - Colusa County Science & Engineering Fair

Colusa County Science & Engineering Fair

February 3, 2026

Contact
499 Margurite Street, Suite C
Williams, CA 95987

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability: Veronica Sandoval
Professional Development Coordinator: Lexi Cabral
Phone: (530) 473-1350

The Colusa County Office of Education (CCOE) is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the 2nd Annual Colusa County Science & Engineering Fair, taking place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at CCOE’s Education Village. Implemented by CCOE’s Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability team, this year’s Fair is again being planned in partnership with Colusa High School STEM teacher Benjamin Haney. Students in grades TK–5 will participate in a non-competitive showcase, while students in grades 6–8 and 9–12 may choose either a non-competitive showcase or a judged competition. CCOE looks forward to another year of celebrating creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning as students share projects that reflect their curiosity and innovation. This event is sponsored in part by Schools First Federal Credit Union (SFFCU).

Registration & Projects Due: Tuesday, January 27

2025 Competition

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First Place Recipient, Eloise from Colusa High School

Two students stand proudly beside their science fair project display.

Second Place Recipients, Jaskaran Grewal & Kevin Saucedo (Group Project) from Colusa High School

A young woman stands next to a science fair project titled 'Protein Sisters'.

Third Place Recipient, Jayleen Piña from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

A man receives a certificate, flanked by others, including a service dog.

Benjamin Haney of Colusa High School, Recipient of Scientific Excellence in Education from Schools First Federal Credit Union

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Natalie Wilson of Maxwell Elementary School, Recipient of Scientific Excellence in Education from Schools First Federal Credit Union

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Samantha Vann of Johnson Jr. High School, Recipient of Scientific Excellence in Education from Schools First Federal Credit Union

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A young student points at a science project while adults observe.

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