Following the successful completion of Artemis II, students at Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School (OLHMS) took part in a schoolwide celebration that brought space exploration to life.
Students learned about the astronauts behind the mission, including Victor Glover during Black History Month and Christina Koch during Women’s History Month, highlighting the importance of representation in STEM. In the MakerSpace, students designed and tested rockets and rovers, applying real-world engineering concepts used by NASA. They also explored space through virtual reality and created space-themed projects using green screen technology.
Through this cross-curricular experience, OLHMS students not only learned about space exploration—they began to see themselves as future innovators and explorers.
