Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the mind (OM) is is a creative problem-solving program where team members present their solution at a competition to a predefined long-term problem that takes many months to complete and involves writing, design, construction, and theatrical performance. A spontaneous portion of the competition has the team also generate solutions to a problem they have not seen before.

Contacts

Meghann Fairchild- mfairchild@iss.k12.nc.us 

Amanda McEwen- Amanda_Mcewen@iss.k12.nc.us

OM- Things to Know

  • Interest Meeting: September 6th at 2:45 in the media center. Parent attendance is required
  • Interest Form Deadline:  September 8th. No late forms will be taken.
  •  OM Tryouts: September 14th from 2:30-4:00. Pick-up will be out front in the car rider line
  • Team Meetings: Once the team has been set they will meet on Wednesdays after school until 4, and Thursday if Wednesday is an Early Release Day