This project examines how early school start times impact student sleep, academic performance, and teacher perspectives. Surveys revealed that most students and some staff support a later start time to improve focus and reduce tardiness. Despite challenges such as bus schedules and extracurricular adjustments, the group plans to present their findings to the Board of Education to advocate for a change that benefits the school community.

This project addresses overcrowded buses, unsafe commuting, and long lunch lines. The students propose an innovative ID card system with built-in trackers for bus boarding and cafeteria payments. Their plan aims to reduce bus-hopping, improve safety, and speed up lunch service while allowing parents and students to monitor transactions and attendance. The group intends to present their prototype to school administrators to advocate for implementation.

Steinhauer Student Equity Council's "No Shame Campaign" aims to create a more inclusive school environment by addressing issues of bullying and shame. After collecting survey responses from 70% of the student body, the group implemented initiatives like an anonymous reporting system, peer mediation, and support groups. These actions promote kindness, acceptance, and safety for all students.

This group of middle school students seeks to create a more inviting classroom environment by improving seating arrangements, adding flexible seating, and incorporating student input. Survey results revealed that most students prefer non-row seating and enjoy classroom features like music during work time. Their plan emphasizes collaboration with teachers and the use of both budget-friendly purchases and free improvements to enhance comfort and engagement in learning spaces.

This project addresses dissatisfaction with school lunches and highlights concerns about food waste. The students surveyed their peers and researched international school lunch programs to propose solutions, such as tastier and healthier meal options, a student food committee, and buffet-style serving to reduce waste. Their plan emphasizes student feedback, diverse menu choices, and fresher ingredients to improve the overall lunch experience.

This project focuses on raising awareness about littering and its negative impact on the environment and community. Through surveys and photo mapping, students highlighted the lack of trash cans and the presence of litter in key areas. Their proposed solutions include participating in community cleanup events, adding more trash cans, and implementing educational programs to promote responsibility and environmental stewardship.