Donoho Captures ESO 2009 Team Title The Donoho School of Anniston used first place finishes in 6 events and medals in 20 of the 28 events to capture its first ESO at JHS team championship since 2001. Kitty Stone Elementary (Jacksonville), which had won the past 6 Olympiads, finished second. In all, over 500 students from 26 schools participated in this year's ESO at JHS, the most in our 16-year history. Visit the ESO 2009 Final Facts page for news and photos and the ESO 2009 Award Winners page for a complete listing of medalists from the 2009 competition. ESO at JHS 2009 Details Get the specifics on the Elementary Science Olympiad at Jacksonville High School. Jump to the ESO at JHS 2009 Details page for a rundown of the events for 2009 including the return of Crash Landing and Treasure Hunt. Plus, 3 new ESO at JHS originals: In Bloom, for plant experts; Going Green, for young environmentalists; and Triple Play, a unique science term event that replaces Categories. Three New ESO at JHS Original Events Available Online JHS debuted three new original events in its 2009 competition. Review the complete rules for Going Green, In Bloom, and Triple Play, now online in the ESO at JHS Event Archive. Make ESO Part of Your Classroom The Elementary Science Olympiad is an excellent way to encourage your students to explore the world of science. More than just a competition, ESO presents a number of events that make great classroom activities. Sample a few ESO events, created by the JHS staff, in our ESO at JHS Event Archive. Or, get the complete ESO Coaches Manual full of over 80 events. Visit the Science Olympiad home page for ordering information. Last Updated: April 18, 2009.