Pass Christian second graders present Halloween science experiments to families
The school's gifted education class held its first public performance, combining scientific demonstrations with public speaking exercises for students in pre-K through second grade.
By Grace Anderson ·
Second grade students in the explore gifted class at Pass Christian Elementary School presented a series of Halloween-themed science experiments to a schoolwide audience on October 31, 2026. The event served as the class's first public speaking and performing arts presentation.
Students from pre-K through second grade, along with their families and school staff, attended the demonstrations. The presentations integrated the scientific method with creative performance, allowing the young students to practice communication and teamwork skills developed throughout the school year.
Jane Bunn, the school's gifted education teacher, noted that the event allowed students to combine research, communication, and collaboration in a public setting. "I was so proud to see them be able to perform in front of their peers," Bunn said. She added that watching students utilize the specific skills taught in the gifted program represented a significant milestone for their second-grade year.
Bunn described the performance as a way for students to demonstrate their cumulative learning. "They're taking all those skills that we work on in the gifted program and they're putting it all together," she said. The demonstrations provided a structured environment for students to present their findings to peers and parents.
The classroom was arranged to function as a science laboratory for the occasion. Each student or group conducted an interactive experiment designed to be both educational and entertaining for the audience. The event concluded with the students sharing their results with the gathered families.
