Think boldly
Turn an open-ended challenge into a solution nobody else could imagine.
You're invited!
Your next great adventure needs your imagination.
You've been specially recruited for what you bring to the team. Your creativity, leadership, ingenuity, and one-of-a-kind style belong on this mission!
INVITE
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Team size
5–7 studentsMeetings
Wednesdays · 4–5 PMJourney
Sept 2026 → Feb 2027 (longer if successful comps).See the adventure
Curious minds in action.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program where students learn to solve open-ended problems through creativity, teamwork, and original thinking. They will choose one of 5 problems to solve (provided by OM), create an 8 minute skit (script, costumes, props) and perform the solution. At competition, every team also solves a "Spontaneous Problem" presented by the judges.
Confidential mission brief
You are remarkable!
You are receiving this invitation because you have exceptional qualities that make you a superb addition to the MES Odyssey of the Mind team!
RECRUIT PROFILE
Creativity
Leadership
Adaptability
Style
Ingenuity
Resilience
Humor
Curiosity
Problem solving
Kindness
Build together
Practice teamwork, budgeting, time management, and creative compromise.
Share bravely
Grow confidence through performance, presentation, and friendly competition.
Mark your map
Important dates
Our team meets weekly throughout the season. The meeting location will be sent directly to participating families.
Adventure begins
Weekly team meetings
Every Wednesday · 4–5 PMSeptember 17, 2026 through January 27, 2027. NOTE: Practices will continue if we make it to State/World finals.No meetings
Holiday breaks
November 11 & 25 · December 23 & 30Competition save the date
The big mission
February 6, 2027Travel is required the day before (to Santa Rosa, Novato or Sacramento). State and World competition dates to be confirmed if successful.Fuel the journey
Fundraising
Every great expedition needs supplies. Participation is free but we will need to raise funds for supplies, travel to competitions and lodging. Fundraising details and ways our community can support the team are coming soon.
Details coming soonFor families
The field guide
A few quick answers before your explorer accepts the mission.
Who is this invitation for?+
This invitation is for a specially recruited group of MES 4th grade students whose unique capabilities could make this team extraordinary. Because teams are small, please keep others feelings in mind.
How large is the team?+
The team will include 5–7 students, giving every child an important role in the creative process.
Where will meetings happen?+
Meeting location information will be shared directly with participating parents and guardians.
What will students practice?+
Creative problem-solving, teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, performance, and plenty of persistence.
Your mission is waiting
Imagine it. Build it.
Make it extraordinary.
You've been invited to one of just 5–7 places on the team.
Sign up ↗Questions? Contact G & L