The Governor’s STEM Competition is an annual event to research and identify a real-world challenge facing Pennsylvanians. This year’s theme for the competition is “Improving Pennsylvania Through STEM.” Teams ofRead More
BLaST IU 17 holds first regional PIIC Training
BLaST IU 17 and CSIU16 held its first annual regional PIIC winter retreat where IU mentors gathered to collaborate and help refine the coaching practices of the administrators, teachers […]
School Directors Recognized at IU 17 Board Meeting
A quality public education is a key that can open doors of opportunity for many students. Providing that education takes a team of committed people from educators and staff to […]
Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving
This year the students and staff enjoyed the wonderful meal that was prepared for, and by, Ms. Erica Logan’s Life Skills classroom. A few pics are definitely worth a thousand words! Thank you […]
BLaST IU 17 Teaches More Than Self Defense during Extended School Year program at Academy for Integrated Services
BLaST IU 17 offered fitness and martial arts training for students at its Extended School Year program. The program was held at the BLaST Academy for Integrated Studies South. Students […]
BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 holds 16th annual Computer Fair
There was no shortage of talent at this year’s regional computer fair. BLaST Intermediate Unit 17, and educational service provider for the region, held their 16th Annual Computer Fair on […]
Eye on manufacturing: Students win awards for videos
Eighth-grade students from eight local school districts created videos about local manufacturing companies to submit entries for the “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest, and an awards reception […]
STEM team’s SafeCar wins first place in competition
On Feb. 6, the Williamsport Area High School STEM team competed in the 2018 Governor’s Regional STEM Competition hosted by Penn College. Here they presented their invention called the SafeCar. […]
2018 STEM Design Challenge Featuring K’Nex Regional Competition
BLaST IU17 is excited to announce this years STEM Design Challenge featuring K’NEX. Click here for information, dates and registration.
2025 STEM Design Challenge
The BLaST IU17 STEM Design Challenge raises awareness of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Students in Grades 4-8 participate in an exciting competition where they areRead More