Great Hollow Middle School First LEGO Teams Build and Prepare for Big Competition


The First LEGO League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School are preparing for the First LEGO League challenge tournament | Smithtown Central School District

The First LEGO League Teams at Great Hollow Middle School are setting the building blocks and preparing for a big competition at Great Hollow Middle School the weekend of January 11th-12th, 2025.

This year's theme is "Submerged." Students are learning about careers such as marine biologists, submarine pilots, oceanographers, marine researchers, ecologists, and underwater photographers.

“It has been amazing to see and hear all of the incredibly creative ideas these students have and the willingness to share their solutions with each other to create something even better,” Smithtown Central School District Director of Career and Technical Education, Christine LoFrese said.

  

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