Evo Academy

We honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

🔬🥼Science Fair 2026🧫🧪
The students learned about the scientific method and created and conducted their own experiments. This type of hands-on learning got them excited about seeing science in action.

🧁Stop by on Saturday to walk through the Science Fair and enjoy a snack while you learn.🧁

🌱Nature is a GREAT teacher!🌱
Our students each planted a bucket garden from Green Jean Foundation with plants donated from EarthBox. One has milkweed in it and we discovered a baby caterpillar on a leaf. We brought it into our classroom and read to it, sang to it, ate lunch with it and most importantly, loved 🧡it. Our baby grew and grew and grew. It spun a chrysalis and after two and a half weeks, a beautiful monarch butterfly emerged. We released it and loved learning from nature.
Note: Milkweed is the only plant monarch caterpillars eat and it is essential for the life cycle of this important pollinator.
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🌎Our students took a field trip to Jigg's Landing to celebrate Earth Day and to get up close to some of Florida’s wildlife. We saw 🐢turtles, 🐊 gators, a manatee, fish and hundreds of 🦆birds. We got to go fishing 🎣🐟 and had lunch. 🌎

Thank you to MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife for providing our students with so much information about fish. We love learning about local wildlife and your generous gift inspires us to conserve the valuable creatures here in Florida.

Growing the Future Through Agriculture ✍️🌱
The Green Jean Foundation Essay Contest is here, and we’re inviting students to share their voice, their story, and their vision for agriculture. From the food on your plate to the future of sustainability, this is your chance to explore how agriculture shapes our everyday lives.

Who Can Enter
Florida Students in Grades 4–12
Public, private, homeschool, FFA, and 4-H students welcome!
Essay Details
• 500–1,000 words
• Typed OR handwritten (scan/photo required for handwritten entries)
• Include student name, grade, school/organization, and parent contact info

Choose ONE Prompt
🥕 The Story Behind Your Plate – Trace a meal from farm to table
🌾 Why Every Student Should Learn About Agriculture – Make the case for ag education
How to Submit
📧 Email submission to: [email protected]
📝 Subject line: Essay Contest Submission – [Student Name]

Awards
🏆 1st Place: $250 Scholarship + Featured on Green Jean platforms
🥈 2nd Place: $150 Scholarship
✨ Selected essays may be shared across our media channels

Judging Will Focus On
Creativity, clarity, understanding of agriculture, personal voice, and writing quality
Important Notes
• One entry per student
• Must be original work
• Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted

Why It Matters
Agriculture feeds, fuels, and sustains our world. This is your opportunity to think critically about its impact—and your role in its future.
⏰ Deadline: May 13, 2026
We can not wait to hear from the next generation of agricultural leaders 🌱