B.L. Miller Elementary holds out-of-this-world event

Sebring students and their families line up to enter the mobile planetarium “Sky Dome” at a recent family engagement night. (Submitted photo)

SEBRING – On the heels of the solar eclipse April 8, more than 200 Sebring students and families last week continued to explore their curiosity of space through an out-of-this-world event, touring an inflatable planetarium at B.L. Miller Elementary gymnasium.

Attendees journeyed through the universe during 45-minute guided tours presented by Mobile Ed Productions. The event was sponsored by United Way’s Success After 6 program.

“We’re really grateful for all the hands that went into making this event a wonderful experience for all involved,” said Jill Dennis, family engagement coordinator for Sebring Local Schools and Success After 6 coordinator. “Our students and their families had a fun time exploring our sun, moon, stars and universe – from the comfort of our gym.”

Sebring’s Partners In Education (P.I.E.) was a partner of the event, providing food for purchase, and funds raised go toward future activities and events for Sebring students.

Families also played bingo in between tour sessions, and winners received Oh WOW! STEM Sak bundles.

One student took home a grand prize National Geographic 70m Sky View Telescope, provided by SA6.

Mobile Ed Productions provides live, educational entertainment, assemblies and workshops.