7th & 8th Graders Attend The Teton Science School

In early March, Long-View 7th and 8th graders had the opportunity to spend five days at the Teton Science School in Grand Teton National Park. They were treated to immersive learning about the park’s ecosystem and the organisms living there. Learners and guides traversed the park on snowshoes and cross-country skis, a test of humor and humility for young people and adults alike. Skilled instructors from the Teton Science School guided the learners through experiments and observations in snow science, animal identification, geology and other facets of the natural systems. Each evening, they participated in a learning program; during these times, they learned about the ecosystem and ecology - as well as how those relate to things like art and communication. This trip was an amazing learning experience, but it was also a truly unique bonding experience for the classmates. They returned closer than ever, with a new appreciation for one another forged through their shared challenges and triumphs. The experiences changed them as individuals and as a community, forging something new in the shadow of Grand Teton.