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Colusa County Office of Education

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Colusa County Science & Engineering Fair

Colusa County Science & Engineering Fair

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 2026 Science & Engineering Fair occurred on February 3. Implemented by CCOE’s Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability team, this year’s Fair was planned in partnership with Colusa High School STEM teacher Benjamin Haney. Students in grades TK–5 participated in a non-competitive showcase, while students in grades 6–8 and 9–12 chose to either participate in a non-competitive showcase or a judged competition. New to this year’s competition, First 5 Colusa created a section of tinker stations for Colusa County’s youngest scientists to explore.  The Fair displayed creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning as students shared projects that reflected curiosity and innovation. This event was sponsored in part by Schools First Federal Credit Union (SFFCU).

 

Registration for 2027 opens Fall/Winter 2026.

2026 Competition

Two people stand with an award, smiling, near a podium and a banner.

Emiliano G., Colusa High School
First Place, High School Division

Two young people hold certificates, smiling for the camera.

Santiago C. & Ronan B. (Fernando V. not pictured), Colusa High School
Second Place, High School Division

Two young women hold certificates, smiling at an awards ceremony.

Evelyn L. & Camila A, Colusa High School
Third Place, High School Division

A young woman holds a certificate, flanked by two others at a podium.

Abigail A., Lloyd G. Johnson Jr. High School
First Place, Jr. High Division

Three women stand together, one holding a certificate, smiling for the camera.

Arminda Contreras of Arbuckle Elementary School, Recipient of Scientific Excellence in Education from Schools First Federal Credit Union

A young person holds a certificate, smiling with two other women nearby.

Lizbeth Aceves of Williams Upper Elementary School, Recipient of Scientific Excellence in Education from Schools First Federal Credit Union

Three women stand on a stage, one holding a certificate.

Maria Ocampo of Maxwell Elementary & Middle School, Recipient of Scientific Excellence in Education from Schools First Federal Credit Union

Students view projects displayed on easels in a brightly lit room.

A science fair project explores the question: Why do some stars look brighter than others?

A woman assists a young girl with a craft project at a table.

A woman helps a young child play with toys at a table in a community center.

A colorful model of the solar system is displayed on a black surface.

Previous Years

  • Jr. High/High School Division

    1st Place: Eloise D., Colusa High School
    2nd Place: Jaskaran G. & Kevin S., Colusa High School
    3rd Place: Jayleen P., Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School

     

    Scientific Excellence in Education Award

    Benjamin Haney, Colusa High School
    Natalie Wilson, Maxwell Elementary School
    Samantha Vann, Johnson Jr. High School

    This award for educators sponsored by Schools First Federal Credit Union.