Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition that requires students to work together to build, write, design, perform and above all else, work as a TEAM to solve a problem within set parameters. This year, Amanda C. Rowe Elementary in Portland, Maine continued their OM program, and Team Technical won FIRST PLACE in their division and problem, with a PERFECT SCORE!

Our kids put in a lot of effort on their project, from designing and building a device that disassembles and reassembles art work, to creating costumes out of newspaper and other materials, to writing a script to present their finished performance to a panel of judges and an audience. Their confidence and collaborative skills have grown so much from when we started in November. We are so proud of them, and they are excited to continue their journey by attending the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State University.

We would love for them to continue their journey, but need help getting them to Iowa. The approximate cost per family is $2,500 including registration, housing, food, and transportation.

Please help us make this dream a reality for our kids and an accomplishment for the Portland educational community. Any support you can provide is appreciated.