Support Lucy S. Herring's Odyssey of the Mind Team

At Lucy S. Herring Elementary School, our Odyssey of the Mind club is more than just an after-school activity- it's a vibrant community where young minds come together to dream big, solve problems creatively, and build lifelong skills. In our inaugural year, our talented team lead by second grade teacher, Ms. Love, has achieved something truly remarkable: they've earned a coveted spot to compete at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Michigan!

Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that challenges students to think outside the box, combining STEM, arts, and teamwork to tackle complex problems. Our students have spent months designing innovative solutions, building intricate props, writing scripts, and practicing spontaneous problem-solving. From constructing a vehicle to creating a performance, their hard work, ingenuity, and passion have shone through. After winning at the regional and state levels, they are ready to represent our community on the global stage!

However, getting to the World Finals comes with significant costs. Travel, accommodations, registration fees, and materials for the competition add up quickly, totaling in excess of $6,000.00. For many of our families, these expenses are a barrier to giving our kids this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That is where you come in.

Your support will help cover:

These young innovators have poured their hearts into this journey, learning resilience, collaboration, and creative problem-solving along the way. For many, this is their first chance to travel far from home, compete internationally, and see their ideas celebrated on a global stage. Your donation, no matter the size, will make a lasting impact, showing our students that their community believes in them.

Join us in cheering on the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. Help us send our Odyssey of the Mind team to Michigan to shine at the World Finals! Together, we can make their dreams a reality.

Thank you for your generosity!

Cassandra Love

Lucy S. Herring Elementary School