Local School in Milpitas Receives Awards at Science Competition

Merryhill Elementary & Middle School in Milpitas recently received the Best Middle School 2019 award at the Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship. Among the 40 schools that participated, Merryhill Elementary & Middle School was recognized for having the most winning projects at the science competition. Merryhill teacher Kanchan Bhandare was also presented with the Horace Lucich Award for Outstanding Teachers for her work with students. The students presented science projects at the competition, which explored topics including blue lights, edible membranes and naturogenic clouds. Four of the students’ projects placed first in the competition and will now compete at the state level at the end of April. The four projects also qualify to enter the Broadcom MASTERS Competition in October.

About Merryhill Elementary & Middle School

Merryhill Elementary & Middle School in Milpitas, Calif., is part of Nobel Learning Communities, Inc., a national network of 200 private schools, including preschools, elementary, middle and high schools in 19 states across the nation. Merryhill Schools provide high quality private education, with a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, caring and skilled teachers and attention to individual learning styles. Many also offer before and after school care and summer camp. For more information on Merryhill School, or to find a school near you, please visit www.MerryhillSchool.com.