DEC 9 / LEXINGTON

250LEX at STEAM

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Lexington’s Future: NOW.

Leaders in Lexington will witness research-driven exhibits that focus on the future of our city. Exhibits will cover civic and social leadership, environmental responsibility, health and vitality, and the important roles art and history play in our city’s collective experiences.

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An unforgettable evening with lexington Teens from every zip code

Order of the Evening

5:30 PM
Doors Open
6:00 PM
Ceremony Opening
6:15 PM
Exhibit Rotations (3)
7:00 PM
The Takeaway
7:30 PM
Dismissal
Students will step into the role of researchers, storytellers, and visionaries as they explore the past, present, and future of Lexington, Kentucky.
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Join us for a night of exploration, conversation, and vision.

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1st Floor
Healthy LEX

Students will propose schoolyard renovation designs to district leaders and the Trust for Public Land complete with maps and community impact analysis.

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1st Floor
Zero Carbon LEX

Biology students will explore how to reduce Lexington’s Carbon Footprint to zero.  They will also devise plans to mitigate the current and future projected impacts of climate change on Lexington.

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2nd Floor
Poetry of place

How can a poem reflect place?  How can we use poetry from Kentucky to help us understand the past, present, and future, and our place in it? This exhibit showcases student-created infographics highlighting a variety of Kentucky poets and lyricists, a collective “Where I’m From” poem inspired by George Ella Lyon that includes the voice of every current English II student, as well as a visual look at what young people envision when they use imagery and tone to create a picture of their ideal future city. 

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Historic LEX

Students will work in teams to design and build a scale museum exhibit about a key event in Lexington’s history. They’ll research, plan, and create immersive exhibits that combine models, multimedia (using the IFP), then present their work in a public gallery walk.

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CAReers Outlook

Working in Career Clusters, students will create a presentation for Economic Developers with the city that will model cost of living, salary averages and career outlooks to illustrate the need or abundance of the cluster represented.

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Lex ART

Mrs. Garrison’s students have created a small scale model of a theoretical public art installation as well as a proposal, materials list, and a labor proposal for the large scale version that would be installed in town. 

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Past, Present, Future

What must Lexington preserve, change, or create to thrive for the next 250 years? Ms. Boytek’s engineering students use an engineering approach to city life.

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All Roads Lead to LEX

From the formation of Earth, how has thermal convection, plate tectonics, erosion, and human impact shaped the Lexington we know?

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Enduring Leadership

The word ‘Leadership’ is thrown around a lot, but often without deeper conversations to its meaning. Students explore leadership through the lens of Greek Literature and explore the enduring traits that have survived more than 2700 years later.

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Raices Exhibit

Keeneland Library’s newest exhibit and education initiative, Raíces: The Making of Latino Legacies in Racing, showcases groundbreaking Latino figures in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry from the late 1800s to today. The exhibit features biographical vignettes, photographs, memorabilia, awards, and trophies of Latinos in the sport from across the Americas to highlight the breadth and depth of their indelible marks on the industry.

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2nd Floor: The Nest
What are you reading?

There is a disconnect between program school students and their home high school and public libraries in Fayette County that can lead to reduced desire for students to read. The “What Are You Reading?” Project aims to close that gap between students and libraries. This exhibit explains the project’s purpose and displays the STEAM Academy library, which was established as a part of the “What Are You Reading?” project.

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TOY DRIVE

One of our amazing students, Glenda, wanted to raise awareness during our event that many kids in Lexington may not have the same holiday experiences we might expect everyone to have. Bring your new or very-gently used toys to this 250LEX event and brighten the holiday season for a child in need!

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Get ready for an unforgettable evening! See what project based learning looks like!

No cost to attend. Open to the Public. Come join the conversation!

Please Note:

Parking in front (Georgetown Road), and Side (Staff Parking lot).

All STEAM Academy students, current and former!
No Cost for Food and Beverages, served from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Live orchestra!
Stay tuned for more student spotlights!
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STEAM Academy exists to equip and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.

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Meet the masterminds behind this extraordinary event

Student Spotlight

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Gloria

Freshman

Gloria comes to STEAM from Montessori, and she has thrived on our campus. Her strong suit this semester has been in the math and science departments. A club-level volleyball player, Gloria’s plans after STEAM include college, and likely staying in the Bluegrass. Gloria is working on a Zine in English 1, focused on leadership lessons that have remained timeless since the days of ancient Greece.

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Check Back Often!

STEAM

Teachers at STEAM can highlight the amazing work of our students as we approach our event on December 9th. Check back often to meet the creative minds behind our exhibits!

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Ian

Sophomore

Ian is an English 2 student working on a poetry project for the event. He has been reading local authors and exploring how written art can impact culture. He is also taking a biology class where he is working on a bio fuel project that will part of the Zero Carbon exhibit. Ian is an avid drummer and head student captain for the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana. He is a wicked tenor player for the Bryan Station High School marching band.

Sponsors

A very Special Thanks!

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Get ready to experience the ultimate musical extravaganza!

Mark your Calendar. Be a part of Lexington’s FUTURE.

DECEMBER 9, 2025

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