25-04-2025
Jacksonville elementary school to compete in 'Odyssey of the Mind' World Finals
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — A group of elementary school students and coaches from Coastal Elementary School are working hard to prepare for their 'Odyssey of the Mind' world finals performance next month.
Odyssey of the Mind is a worldwide competition that teaches students how to use their creativity through reenacted scenarios that they create from scratch. Seven Coastal Elementary School students have been practicing with their coaches since October, all in preparation for their appearance at the world finals in Michigan in May.
'They have to build something. They have to work together,' Coastal Elementary teacher and OOTM coach Shana Cremer said. 'A huge part of odyssey of the mind is just teamwork. Getting them to understand how to work as a team. How to get along with each other.'
The team is accepting donations to help cover travel expenses. You can go to to help the team. For more information, click on the video above.
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