White Pine Shines at the Future City Competition: February 21, 2025

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Last month, our talented students traveled to Boise to compete in the Future City Competition, showcasing their innovative ideas and engineering skills alongside teams from across the state. We are so proud of all our students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication to designing cities of the future!


A special congratulations to Ilu Omni, who won the Special Award for Best Teamwork and Communication, and to Octo City, who placed 4th in the entire state! Their efforts in problem-solving, collaboration, and futuristic design truly stood out.



This competition was an incredible opportunity for our students to think critically about sustainability, infrastructure, and community planning—skills that will help shape the world of tomorrow. Thank you to our mentors, teachers, and families for supporting these young innovators!





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