.VH STEM Academy Van Horn High School biomed students stopped by Union Station KC Science City during our science fair trip today! #outofthisworld

Congrats to our Van Horn High School PLTW biomed students who won top Academic Awards (blue ribbons) in their respective divisions at the Greater KC Sci Fair at Union Station—invited to awards ceremony on Saturday! Independence School District ISD Academies KC STEM Alliance Van Horn HOSA Biomed

Congrats to Van Horn High School biomed senior, Alieta Aiono, for winning several awards during the Union Station KC GKC Sci & Engineering Fair ceremony on Saturday! Her project: "Sunscreen's Silent Impact: Examining Oxybenzone’s Effect on Aquatic Organisms." #isdstrong Independence School District

Congrats to Van Horn High School biomed senior, Cadee Wessels, for winning an award during the Union Station KC GKC Sci & Engineering Fair ceremony on Saturday! Her project: " Development and Evaluation of Biodegradable Chitosan-Based Catheters and Hydrogels." #isdstrong Independence School District

Congrats to Van Horn High School biomed juniors, Kenneth Arteaga-Lopez & Macaulay Ayala, for winning several award during the Union Station KC GKC Sci & Engineering Fair ceremony on Saturday! Their project: "Cracking the Code: Turning Eggshells Into Biodegradable Plastic." #isdstrong

Congrats to Van Horn High School biomed senior, Nicole Mavaga, for winning an award during the Union Station KC GKC Sci & Engineering Fair ceremony on Saturday! Her project: "Teen Sleep Patterns and Health: Exploring the Role of Sleep in Adolescent Well-being and Sustainable Health Goals."

Congrats to Van Horn High School biomed seniors, Nicolle Hernandez-Sagastume and Joselyn Torres-Ayala, for winning an award during the Union Station KC GKC Sci & Engineering Fair ceremony on Sat! Project: "Optimizing Black Soldier Fly Larvae Habitats for Effective Organic Waste Breakdown."

Congrats to Van Horn High School biomed senior, Sara Ostos Carvajal, for winning several awards during the Union Station KC GKC Sci & Engineering Fair ceremony on Saturday! Her project: "Skin Shield from the Fungal Kingdom: Exploring UV Protection with Auricularia (Black Fungus) Melanin."

Congratulations to Van Horn High School Debbie Cox for this recognition! #GKCSEF2025

After a round of rigorous #GKCSEF science fair judging last Wednesday, these Van Horn High School biomed & engineering students were able to enjoy Union Station KC — awesome group of future professionals!

Congrats to Stephanie Taylor, Director of AHEC Health Careers , on being honored with the ISD Academies Engagement Award at last night's Independence School District Academy Award ceremony. Exceptional dedication and continuing impactful work with the biomedical science students in our district!

Congrats to Van Horn High School Macaulay Ayala, our Van Horn HOSA Biomed President, for being awarded the Independence School District STEM Student of the Year at last night's ISD Academies Award ceremony. Very proud of this future health professional!

Our Van Horn High School biomed Ss met with hospitals, clinics, and colleges while at the job fair at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center today! Thanks to the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council (KCMHC) for sponsoring!

Our @vanhornhs_ biomed students excited for the KC STEM Alliance capstone showcase at Union Station KC on Tue! #isdstrong Independence School District ISD Academies

Our Van Horn High School Project Lead The Way Ss have spent the year designing, building, and innovating—culminating in their incredible capstone projects exhibited at the KC STEM Alliance Capstone Showcase! 💡🚀 Proud of their hard work and creativity! #isdstrong Independence School District ISD Academies Van Horn HOSA Biomed

.Van Horn High School Project Lead The Way biomed capstone Ss had a great showing at this year’s KC STEM Alliance PLTW Showcase—5 projects named Top 10! 🙌🎉Big congrats to Alieta, Kenneth, Macaulay, Nicolle, Joselyn, Sara & Cadee for making school history! 🧬🏆 Independence School District ISD Academies AHEC Health Careers

These Van Horn High School Project Lead The Way biomed projects won awards for standout innovation & marketability at the KC STEM Alliance Showcase: biodegradable Easter eggs/utensils by Kenneth & Macaulay, and a BSF larvae composter by Nicolle & Joselyn! 💡🌱 #isdstrong Independence School District ISD Academies

🌟Congrats to Van Horn High School senior Sara for her Top Biomed Award win at the KC STEM Alliance PLTW Showcase with her melanin-based sunscreen innovation! 👏 And shoutout to Kenneth & Macaulay for winning the Sustainability Challenge with their eggshell-based biodegradable products! 🥚♻️

🎓 Huge congrats to Van Horn High School biomed capstone students Alieta, Sara, and Joselyn—finalists for the Make It Real Scholarship! They’re 3 of just 20 students chosen from over 90 applicants for showing how PLTW shaped their future goals. So proud of our VH Biomed stars! 🌟

So incredibly proud of our Van Horn High School Project Lead The Way students for their outstanding achievements this year! 🙌 From record-breaking awards at the KC STEM Alliance PLTW Showcase to Make It Real Scholarship finalists, you’ve shown immense dedication, innovation, and passion. Keep shining!🎉