Beyond Earth: Sebring Families Explore the Universe in Mobile Planetarium

Recently, families from Sebring gathered at B.L. Miller Elementary gymnasium for a family engagement night where they had the opportunity to explore the universe in a mobile planetarium called “Sky Dome”. Over 200 attendees participated in guided tours of the cosmos presented by Mobile Ed Productions. The event was sponsored by United Way’s Success After 6 program and aimed to ignite curiosity and interest in space exploration following the solar eclipse on April 8.

Jill Dennis, the family engagement coordinator for Sebring Local Schools and Success After 6 coordinator, expressed gratitude for the collaboration that made the event possible. Families had a great time learning about the sun, moon, stars, and universe in a unique and engaging way. Partners In Education (P.I.E.) contributed to the event by providing food for purchase, with funds raised going towards future activities and events for Sebring students.

In addition to the planetarium tours, families enjoyed playing bingo in between sessions, with winners receiving Oh WOW! STEM Sak bundles. One lucky student even won a National Geographic 70m Sky View Telescope as a grand prize, courtesy of SA6. Mobile Ed Productions, known for their live, educational entertainment assemblies, and workshops provided an enriching and interactive experience for all attendees.

Overall, the family engagement night at Sebring was a success as it brought together students and families to explore