On February 12-14, 12 students from Excelsior attended the Junior Beta Convention in Grapevine, Texas.  They worked on a variety of projects from academics to visual arts.  In order to advance to the National Convention in Fort Worth, which will be held in June, the students had to place in the top 3 of their category.

Excelsior's 6th-grade student Gracie Gillis advanced to the National Convention by placing 1st with her jewelry.