A Choose Cobb participating school · Grades K-5 · Powder Springs

Vaughan

Elementary School

Vaughan makes hands-on discovery part of every child’s education through a schoolwide commitment to STEM. Children and families are encouraged to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn together.

Explore STEM every week

Every student visits the STEM lab each week, making hands-on investigation part of school life. Vaughan’s Glow Lab and Makerspace add different settings for exploring concepts and working with new ideas.

See learning take root 

Vaughan’s STEM garden connects growing things with classroom learning. Fifth graders plan and manage outdoor gardens that connect social studies with hands-on learning. 

Keep curiosity going at home

Family STEM challenges invite children and caregivers to design, test, and improve together. Projects use familiar materials, making it easier to turn an everyday question into a shared learning experience.

Connect with the school community

PTSA events and school traditions give families ways to join school life. Students also see leadership in action through BLAST classroom representatives, who contribute ideas and help with projects around campus.

Science Fair Achievements

Vaughan students earned awards at the Cobb County School District Science Fair.

A young writer recognized

The Kiwanis Club selected fourth grader Jude Goodman as Vaughan’s Silver Pens writer.

Giving Through The Kids Heart Challenge 

Vaughan students and families raised $7,322.35 through the Kids Heart Challenge.