Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - South

A little throwback to an amazing accomplishment! Looking back at the Math Olympics in Chicago, we are still so proud of our entire GSA district for an incredible showing! 🧮

🎉 Gateway Science Academy South was awarded 2nd Best Overall Elementary School
🎉 Gateway Science Academy Smiley won Best Elementary School
🎉 Gateway Science Academy Middle won Best Middle School
🎉 Gateway Science Academy Fyler won Best High School

So proud of our students and staff for representing GSA with excellence, teamwork, and dedication. WE are GATOR Strong! 🐊🐊

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Our Gators experience science every day during the school year and participate in weekly STEM activities designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Even our Pre-K students participate in weekly STEM activities, helping build a strong foundation for exploration, problem-solving, and a love of learning at an early age.

We are proud to provide an innovative and supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore, discover, and grow each day. Join the Gator community and see the difference for yourself! 🐊

We still have seats open in Pre-K and Kindergarten, with limited space available in upper elementary grades (1–5). Apply today!

🔗 The application link is in the comment section.

Ms. Feldman’s (Pre-K Teacher) son, Lucas, is working toward earning his Eagle Scout status. As part of his service project, Lucas, alongside his scout leaders and fellow scouts, built an amazing Gaga Ball pit for our students to enjoy!

Thank you, Lucas, and the entire scouting team for making a lasting impact on our students and school community. We are so proud of you and excited to see our Gators enjoy it for years to come! 👏

What an exciting and eventful week for our students! 🦈💼

Ms. Jones' class participated in their very own version of “Shark Tank” with special guest judges Ms. Weaver, Ms. Trucks, and Ms. Jefferson ready to “invest” in the best ideas and presentations! Students worked hard all week preparing their invitations, practicing presentations, and showcasing their creativity, teamwork, and communication skills. We are so proud of the effort and confidence they displayed! 👏✨

To top off the fun, students also had the chance to check out the new Gaga Pit and enjoy some active time together! What a great way to wrap up an amazing week at GSA! 🐊

Congratulations to Michael Vanden Berg, former GSA South student, for earning a semifinalist spot in the National Mathematics Bee in Orlando, Florida! Competing against some of the top young mathematicians in the country, Michael’s achievement reflects his hard work, dedication, and passion for learning.

We are also proud of Michael and fellow GSA Middle student Sofia White for representing GSA in the National Geography Bee, National History Bee, and National Mathematics Bee alongside hundreds of students from across the nation. Drop a 🎉 in the comments to help us celebrate and show how proud we are of both of these outstanding students!

To read more about this achievement, see the full article in the comments section.

We are gearing up for another FUN FRIDAY tomorrow!

Can you guess what exciting experience tomorrow will bring? 🤔👀 Stay tuned… you won’t want to miss it!

Last week, our students had an amazing opportunity to learn about and interact with incredible animals during the reptile experience! 🦎🐍 Here’s a look at some of the fascinating creatures they got to see and learn about through the Reptile Experience.

Learning can be fun, hands-on, and unforgettable at GSA! 🐊

🎉🐊 Our 5th Grade Students Finished Strong This Year! 💪

We are incredibly proud of our 5th graders for their amazing accomplishments in math competitions throughout the year. Their hard work, determination, and academic excellence truly stood out!

5th Grade Fall Noetic Math Contest
🥇 1st: Sam Reiter (National Honorable Mention)
🥈 2nd: Amaya Lakes (National Honorable Mention)
🥉 3rd: Ali Smajkan

5th Grade Spring Noetic Math Contest
🥇 1st: Amaya Lakes (National Honorable Mention)
🥈 2nd: William Gmoser (National Honorable Mention)
🥉 3rd: Sereniti Glass

5th Grade MathCON – Round 1
🥇 1st: Amaya Lakes
🥈 2nd: Raine Taylor
🥉 3rd: Sereniti Glass

5th Grade MathCON – Round 2 (Math Olympics in Chicago during CONSEF)
🥇 Amaya Lakes — Gold Medal, 1st Place
🏅 Sereniti Glass — Honorable Mention, 5th Place

👏 Their outstanding performances, combined with the achievements of our 4th graders, helped GSA South earn recognition as the 2nd Best Elementary School5th Grade Math League Math Contest

🥇 1st: Samuel Reiter
🥈 2nd: Sereniti Glass
🥉 3rd: Daysia Ruhl
🏅 4th: Ali Smajkan
🏅 5th: Taylor Lee & Reagan Sundstrom

Way to go, Gators! Your success, dedication, and perseverance continue to inspire our entire school community! 🐊✨

🎉🐊 4th Grade Has SO Much to Celebrate! ➕📚

Our 4th grade students have truly gone above and beyond this year in mathematics competitions, showing incredible talent, determination, and teamwork. We could not be prouder of all they have accomplished!

4th Grade Fall Noetic Math Contest
🥇 1st: Natalya Benner & Noah Pettaway (National Honorable Mention)
🥈 2nd: Athena Young
🥉 3rd: Iman Samih

4th Grade Spring Noetic Math Contest
🥇 1st: Natalya Benner (National Honorable Mention)
🥈 2nd: Athena Young (National Honorable Mention)
🥉 3rd: Noah Pettaway (National Honorable Mention)

4th Grade MathCON Contest – Round 1
🥇 1st: Athena Young
🥈 2nd: Noah Pettaway
🥉 3rd: Natalya Benner 4th Grade MathCON Contest – Round 2 (Math Olympics in Chicago)

🥈 Athena Young — Silver Medal, 2nd Place
🥉 Noah Pettaway — Bronze Medal, 3rd Place

Their outstanding performances, combined with the efforts of our 5th graders, helped GSA South earn recognition as the 2nd Best Elementary School!