Title: Registration for SLCSD 2026-2027 Science and Engineering Fairs
Date: October 13, 2026
To: School Administrators
From: Holley McIntosh, District Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Director
Tiffany Hall, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Summary:
The Salt Lake City School District, in partnership with the Salt Lake Education Foundation, will host the SLCSD Science and Engineering Fair February 1-5, 2027. The SLCSD fair provides district level judging for students’ science, computer science, and engineering projects for students in grades 5-12. Participation in the SLCSD Science and Engineering Fair is determined by students advancing from their school-level fair. Projects that receive awards at the SLCSD Science and Engineering Fair will advance to the next level of competition.
All schools, participating or not, need to complete the School Participation Survey by October 31, 2026, so the district fair can accommodate eligible participants. Participating schools need to complete their school-level fair by January 25, 2027.
Rationale:
Science and engineering fairs provide valuable opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and scientific inquiry skills while supporting the district's Strategic Plan for Student Achievement through equitable access to meaningful STEM experiences.
Expectations for Implementation:
1. Communication
- Share this information with teachers in grades 5-12.
- Determine if your school will hold a school-level Science and Engineering Fair.
- Complete the School Participation Survey by October 31, 2026.
2. Additional Resources
- Additional Science and Engineering Fair resources are available in the District Document Center.
- Consult the District Science Fair Handbook. This is also available in the District Document Center.
3. Support
- Contact Holley McIntosh at holley.mcintosh@slcschools.org with questions about the SLCSD Science and Engineering Fair.
- Contact Summer Pelton, SLCSD District Science Coach, at summer.pelton@slcschools.org or Kristen Bonner, SLCSD Science and Engineering Fair Coordinator, at kristen.bonner_contractor@slcschools.org if you would like assistance or guidance on conducting a school science fair.
Keywords: STEM, Science and Engineering Fair, District Science Fair Handbook, STEM experiences, STEM identity
