Contests
Program Options are subject to change. Some activities require teacher recommendation and/or qualifying test scores for participation.
6th Grade Math Masters
Students develop team problem solving strategies and work on fact drills. Teams of 5 compete at the Math Masters Competition in the Spring.
7th & 8th Grade Math Counts
A national middle school mathematics competition that builds problem solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests.
NRMS
Spelling Bee
The NRMS Spelling Bee takes place January. Finalists continue on to the CESA spelling
NRMS
Geography Bee
October
The NRMS Geo Bee is an annual geography contest.
The bee, held annually , is open to students in the sixth through eighth grades .
MN Zoo
ZOOMS Project
the ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge presented by Flint Hills REsources offers students a chance to develop a solution to a "real" problem faced by Zookeepers and staff at the Minnesota Zoo. From designing and enrichment, to building a model of a renovated animal exhibit, the problem will challenge students to use their science and math knowledge, creativity, problem solving, and research skills during the engineering design process in order to best solve the problem and present a solution.
Future City
Future City starts with a question—how can we make the world a better place? To answer it, 7th, and 8th grade students imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future that showcase their solution to a citywide sustainability issue.
There are limited spots available.
To get started talk to Mrs. Schulze at the MS or email at mschulze@newrichmond.k12.wi.us
March Mammal Madness
March Madness gets everyone riled up, hoping their college basketball bracket picks advance to the next round. Basketball, however, isn't the only March Madness game in town.
March Mammal Madness is a different kind of tournament. Instead of pitting college basketball teams against each other, this bracket simulates what would happen if mammals engaged in combat or a survival situation. Will they hide or run away with their tail between their legs? Will they win by who adapts better or will they fight to the death? (No animals harmed-the battles aren't real, just situational)
Just like with the NCAA basketball tournament, there are upsets, heartbreaks, and Cinderella stories. People get invested in seeing their chosen mammals advance to the final Battle Royale, and in the process, they also get to learn about science in a fun way.
Battle of the Books Team or Extreme Challenge
The statewide Battle of the Books program is designed to promote a love of reading among our students. It encourages students to read 20 books and remember information about the plots, characters, and settings of the books.
Students can participate individually or with a team (no more than 4 on a team)
Final Battle will be held in February.
Science Olympiad
Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology.
Contact Mrs. Geissler for registration information
National History Day
National History Day is more than a day; it is a process, a creative outlet, and a confidence-building experience. This is an opportunity to think beyond the textbook in your social studies classroom and develop a memorable project.
You can work on this project either during WINN Enrichment or on your own.
Choose what type of project: documentary, website, performance, exhibit, or research paper.
SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest
Amphibian populations worldwide are in the midst of a mass extinction crisis, yet most people are completely unaware! We need your help in getting the word out: we encourage all nature lovers to seek out their inner frog artist and participate in the SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest! The SAVE THE FROGS! Art Contest invites you to create your coolest frog artwork. The contest will raise awareness of the amphibian extinction problem by getting people involved and interested, and the artwork will be used on t-shirts, stickers and posters, and in greeting cards and books, to both publicize our cause and raise money for SAVE THE FROGS! amphibian conservation efforts.