Education Foundation of Odessa

06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom, resilience, and progress. As we reflect on our nation’s history, we remain committed to supporting educational opportunities that empower every student to learn, grow, and succeed.

Happy Juneteenth!

06/18/2026

What a great day with Ector County ISD! Today the Inspiration Station was transformed into the Museum of Immense Importance with an exhibit titled ‘The Pharaohs: Their Royal Legacy’.

In order for these Camp SIP middle schoolers to see the wonder of the exhibit, they had to work together to solve the riddles of the sphinx!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Launching the dreams of future scientists, engineers, and astronauts right here at Buddy West! 🌎🚀⭐

06/16/2026

🚀 Week Two of Summer Learning at Buddy West Elementary! 🚀

After an exciting first week, the Inspiration Station is back with even more hands-on STEM fun!

🐝 Bee-Bots & Light Science
Students explored how light interacts with matter through three important phenomena: absorption, reflection, and refraction. Using Bee-Bots and interactive activities, they investigated how light behaves and how we see the world around us.

🚀 Today is ALL Rocket Science!
Our young engineers are building water bottle rockets and learning about the forces that make rockets launch into the sky! Students are exploring concepts such as:
✨ Thrust – the force that pushes the rocket upward
✨ Gravity – the force pulling it back toward Earth
✨ Air Resistance – how air affects the rocket’s flight
✨ Action and Reaction – discovering how every action has an equal and opposite reaction!

At the Inspiration Station, we love turning big scientific ideas into exciting, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and make learning unforgettable. Who knows? We may be launching the dreams of future scientists, engineers, and astronauts right here at Buddy West! 🌎🚀⭐

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06/16/2026

☀️ A Little Late, But Too Much Fun Not to Share! ☀️

Week One of Summer Learning at Buddy West Elementary! Went by so fast

At the Inspiration Station, we’re taking the concepts students learn in the classroom and reinforcing them through engaging, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence. We believe some of the best learning happens when students can touch, build, experiment, and discover for themselves.

Students jumped right into hands-on STEM adventures with:

LEGO Wheel of Properties – exploring how design, materials, and movement work together.
Snap Circuits – learning the difference on series and parallel circuits. They were able to build their own circuits and see their projects light up!