POBJFKHS Students Shine at Science Olympiad Competition

The Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School Science Olympiad team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 Nassau East Regional Science Olympiad competition, earning ten medals across five different events. The achievement underscored the team’s dedication, scientific knowledge, and teamwork.

Competing against some of the region’s top Science Olympiad teams, POBJFKHS students demonstrated their expertise in a variety of challenges, including bungee drop, ecology, forensics, and geological mapping. Their success reflected months of preparation, collaboration, and a passion for science and innovation.

The Science Olympiad is a national competition that tests students in a wide range of STEM disciplines, from biology and chemistry to engineering and physics. The Nassau East regional contest took place at Division Avenue High School in Levittown.

“Congratulations to our brilliant, hardworking, and passionate Science Olympians,” said Coach Susan Wetzler. “Facing fierce competition, our students rose to the challenge and represented POBJFK with excellence.”

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