FISTA Innovation Park

09/08/2026

🏗️ CONSTRUCTION UPDATE | FYSI Is Taking Shape!

Demolition is underway as we clear the way for the future home of the FISTA Youth & Science Institute (FYSI)! 🚧✨

What may look like a construction zone today is the beginning of something much bigger. Soon, this space will become a place where students can explore, create, experiment, and discover the possibilities of STEM. 🔬🚀

The future of FYSI is being built right here—and big things are happening in Southwest Oklahoma!

09/08/2026

🚨 ENTRANCE UPDATE! 🚨

Due to upcoming construction at FISTA Innovation Park, there is a temporary entrance change for our **VEX Robotics and LEGO Robotics** programs.

🔹 Please use the **MAIN ENTRANCE of FISTA** when arriving for robotics activities.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to build something great at FISTA! 🏗️🤖

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!🛠️

Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and determination of the people who help build, protect, and move our communities and our nation forward. From the shop floor to the front lines, every contribution matters. 💪✨

FISTA Innovation Park will be closed on Monday, September 7th, as our team takes time to enjoy the holiday and recharge. We’ll be back and ready to get to work on Tuesday!

Enjoy the long weekend, spend time with family and friends, and take a moment to celebrate the work that makes a difference. ❤️🤝

09/04/2026

💚 September is National Su***de Prevention Month🧠

Sometimes, making a difference starts with something as simple as asking, “How are you really doing?"

This month is an opportunity to remind those around us that their lives matter and that reaching out for support is a sign of strength. A kind word, a listening ear, or a simple check-in can mean more than we realize.

🌱 Start the conversation.
💚 Be there for someone who may be struggling.
🤝 Encourage others to seek support when they need it.
📞 Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

Let’s make mental health a conversation we’re willing to have—not just this month, but all year long. You never know when your kindness could be the reason someone keeps going.

***dePreventionMonth

09/03/2026

📜On This Day – September 3, 1783

On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially bringing the American Revolutionary War to an end. Through the treaty, Great Britain recognized the independence of the United States—marking a defining moment in American history.

The birth of a nation was made possible through the courage, sacrifice, determination, and resilience of those who fought for liberty. Their legacy continues to shape the freedoms we protect and defend today.

08/31/2026

August 31 marks the conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a significant chapter in our nation's military history. Today, we recognize the service members whose commitment and sacrifice helped shape history and continue to strengthen our communities.

08/31/2026

🛠️ CHOMP SAW is coming to FISTA this Wednesday! 🚀

Get ready to build it, cut it, and create it! Students will get hands-on with the ChompSaw and turn cardboard into creative STEM projects. 📦🔧

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 FISTA STEM Lab

Come see what you can create! 🧠✨

🔨 Build it. Cut it. Create it!

Join us for the CHOMP SAW Open House on September 2! Students of all ages are invited to explore hands-on cardboard-building tools as they design and create their own projects.

It’s FREE and a great opportunity to build, learn, and get creative! 🛠️

📅 September 2, 2026
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 FISTA STEM Lab
📩 RSVP required: [email protected]

Please use the **south entrance of the STEM Lab off F Avenue**.

08/27/2026

🕵️‍♀️🔬 Calling all little detectives!

Students in **Kindergarten–2nd grade** will step into the world of forensic science as they investigate fingerprints, invisible ink, practice collecting and examining evidence, and explore the science behind solving a mystery!

📅 September 18, 2026
⏰ 1–2 PM
📍 FISTA STEM Lab
🎟️ FREE
📩 RSVP required: [email protected]

Please use the south entrance of the STEM Lab off F Avenue.

08/26/2026

On Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the women whose dedication, leadership, and resilience strengthen our workplaces, classrooms, communities, and country.

Thank you to the women who continue to inspire innovation and create opportunities for future generations.

08/24/2026

🎢 Design. Build. Test.

Can you build a roller coaster out of paper? Students in **4th–8th grade** will become engineers as they design, build, test, and redesign their own paper roller coasters while exploring gravity, motion, speed, energy, and structural stability!

📅 September 9, 2026
⏰ 4–5 PM
🎟️ FREE
📍 FISTA STEM Lab
📩 RSVP required: [email protected]

Please use the south entrance of the STEM Lab off F Avenue.