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On Wednesday morning, Mr. Helmkamp’s Forensic Science class put their investigative skills to the test with a lab centered around the hypothetical theft of a Gutenberg Bible from Mrs. Kremer’s classroom. The students explored the significance of these rare books—only 48 Gutenberg Bibles are known to exist today, with just 23 complete copies, while approximately 180 Latin Vulgate Bibles were printed in Germany from 1454–1455 by Johannes Gutenberg. Working in three-member teams, students took on the roles of photographer, sketch artist, and evidence technician as they carefully documented the crime scene and interviewed Mrs. Kremer for additional information. An unexpected loss of electricity to the building added an extra challenge to the investigation, requiring students to adapt and think like real crime scene investigators. After completing their investigations, each team reviewed its findings, evaluated what went well and what could be improved, and shared their conclusions with the class. It was a hands-on experience that gave students the opportunity to apply forensic science skills in a fun and engaging way!

Mark your calendars! Here are some important dates to keep in mind as we head into the school year. Take a look at the calendar and save the dates you won’t want to miss! We’re looking forward to a great year ahead!

Cross Country season is off and running! Grant Greenwell and Brayden Hall are ready to compete, and they’re already making us proud! Congratulations to these boys on an incredible 8th-place finish out of 120 teams! We are so proud of all the hard work you’ve put in and can’t wait to see all that you have - and will - accomplish this season! Keep it up, boys!