Activities
The fun doesn’t stop at the final bell!
At Akin Roads Elementary, activities help students try new things, make friends, and show their school spirit.
From leadership opportunities to special events and celebrations, there’s always something exciting happening and a place for every student to shine.
School Patrol
Student leaders play a key role in keep traffic moving and students safe in and around school. More information coming soon!
Students have the opportunity to volunteer their time before and after school for this.
If your student may be interested please contact the school office.
Science Fair
What a fantastic science fair we had this year!
More than 50 students signed up, (shout out to 3rd grade who had 13 participants!) Our young scientists explored an amazing variety of topics—from volcanoes and plasma balls to squid ink sacs and popcorn, from the inner workings of the human heart to the aerodynamics of paper airplanes, and so much more. Most importantly, everyone had a great time learning, experimenting, and sharing their discoveries.
Below are the winners of this year’s science fair by grade level, as well as the 3rd–5th grade students who earned high enough overall scores to qualify for the Regional Science & Engineering Fair in Mankato at Minnesota State University.
Regional Fair Details:
Registration deadline: Sunday, April 12
Event date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Location: Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Project setup: 7:30 AM
Project removal: 3:30 PM
More details regarding Regionals will be shared soon. Congratulations to all of our participants for their curiosity, creativity, and hard work!
Kindergarten:
1st place Gabby Haugen What is the best method for washing hands?
2nd place Adaline Rostberg Which orange is the sweetest?
3rd place Izzy Goettl Skittle Magic
1st Grade:
1st place Emmett Prahl Solar System
2nd place Elysium Supergan Does the type of vinegar change baking soda reaction?
3rd place Amaria Reynolds Does soap get rid of germs?
2nd Grade:
1st place Lily Zimmer How long does a bath bomb fizz?
2nd place Logan McConnaughy How Does a Plasma Ball Work?
3rd place Mirhan Mohamed Walking Water Rainbow & Allie Butterfield Lava Lava Land
3rd Grade:
1st place Clara Ketcher Popocorn Power - Which brand pops the best?
2nd place Hadley Bernhjelm How Do Flowers Drink? & Havyn Phillips - Which Plane Design Flies the Farthest?
3rd place Elliana Karsten Why do we add baking powder to muffins?
Honorable mention receiving a superior in category and also moving onto Regionals in Mankato: Hailey Haugen, Aiden Torres, and Giovanni Limon
4th Grade:
1st place Inga Dokken (Highest Score Overall!) What do squirrels prefer when building a happy home?
2nd place Bree Cooper Which toothpaste will whiten the best?
3rd place Elaine Brannan Circulatory Science - Heart Model
Honorable mention receiving a superior in category and also moving onto Regionals in Mankato: Emma Nohava and Rylan Ditter
5th Grade:
1st place Kendall Smith Which Bottle Would You Pick?
2nd place Julia Ketcher Pour Decisions: The Impact of Drink pH on Teeth
3rd place Caleb Frank Which paper material works best as a parachute? & Kailin Scholla Will washing fruit with baking soda make it stay fresh longer?
Honorable mention receiving a superior in category and also moving onto Regionals in Mankato: Ryan Ruplinger
Student Council
2025-2026 Information Coming Soon!
They will be held in Room B3 from 2:10-3 pm. Pick up is outside DOOR 2.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Amanda Braxton
Book Fair
More information coming soon!