Girls in the Middle at Otero

03/15/2026

🥉🌊 Bronze Sponsor Appreciation 🌊🥉

A heartfelt thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for supporting the 2026 Girls in the Middle Conference.

Thank you to:
⭐ Dufour Art & Design
⭐La Junta Elks Lodge #701
⭐Las Animas School District
⭐Las Animas Woman's Civic Club
⭐PEO Chapter GM
⭐PEO Chapter W
⭐Source Office & Technology

Your support plays an important role in creating a day filled with learning, inspiration, and opportunity for young women in our community.

We are grateful for your partnership. 🟡

03/12/2026

Great reminder that grades don’t always tell the whole story. Curiosity, creativity, resilience, and problem-solving are often stronger indicators of future success in STEM.

Research also shows that experiences outside the classroom - like hands-on projects - play a huge role in sparking STEM interest...

Stay tune and plan for Girls In the Middle 2027, date to be released soon.

Why we should look beyond grades to spot potential in

“I have long believed that genius is evenly distributed across society,” this professor writes. https://bit.ly/3Nc9Y2Q

03/11/2026

🌊🥈 Thank You to Our Silver Sponsors 🥈🌊

We are proud to recognize our Silver Sponsors who helped make the 2026 Girls in the Middle Conference possible.

Thank you to:
⭐ La Junta Chamber of Commerce
⭐ The Sign Shop
⭐ The State Bank
⭐ United States Airforce Academy

Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for young women in our community to explore their potential and future careers.

We we are grateful for your support and appreciate your partnership! 🤝

03/11/2026

Progress.

When asked to draw a scientist, school-age kids in the United States are increasingly sketching women, according to a study from 2018.

Read more on : https://scim.ag/4rSPhbv

03/10/2026

🥇🟡 Gold Sponsor Appreciation 🟡🥇

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Gold Sponsors for their leadership support of the 2026 Girls in the Middle Conference.

Thank you to:
⭐ Colorado Bank & Trust Co
⭐Colorado Workforce Center
⭐ Delta Kappa Gamma International Phi Chapter
⭐Fox Family Foundation
⭐Graphic Design Co.
⭐Lewis Bolt & Nut Company
⭐Nereus Cyber Systems
⭐ Otero College
⭐Otero County Health Dept To***co Control Program
⭐Otero Dining -Sodexo Campus
⭐SECOM
⭐Southeast Colorado Power Assoc.
⭐Southeastern Colorado AHEC
⭐Valley-Wide Health Systems

Your commitment helps empower young women to explore careers, gain confidence, and envision their future possibilities.

We are grateful for your investment in the next generation. 🌊

03/09/2026

🟡🌊 Thank You to Our Host Location 🌊🟡

A special thank you to Otero College for providing a welcoming space for the 2026 Girls in the Middle Conference.

Your continued partnership helps create an environment where young women can explore their futures, connect with inspiring leaders, and discover new opportunities.

We appreciate your support in making this impactful day possible. 💙

03/08/2026

🌊🟡 Thank You for an Incredible 2026 Girls in the Middle Conference! 🟡🌊

What an inspiring day with over 150 amazing young women exploring careers, building confidence, and discovering new possibilities.

We are grateful to our sponsors, presenters, volunteers, and community partners who helped make this event possible.

Because of you, these girls are truly Surfing the Waves to Their Future.

📸 We’ll be sharing highlights and thanking the many people who made the day possible all week!

02/23/2026

📢We are honored and excited to have Major Andrea M. “MYSTIQUE” Moffett as our 2026 Keynote speaker!
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Major Moffett is helicopter pilot assigned to the 94th Flight Training Squadron at the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs. She is currently serving as an Evaluator Pilot in the TG-16A and TG-17A aircraft.
Learn more about Major Moffett here: https://www.girlsinthemiddle.com/keynote-speaker

02/09/2026

https://www.girlsinthemiddle.com/registration-open
📢Registration closes today at 5pm MST
Don't miss out as we ride the wave on March 7th at the 2026 Girls in the Middle Confference!

02/06/2026

Great news! Registration for Girls in the Middle Conference has been extended through Monday, February 9th 🎉

This is the LAST chance for girls to jump in and experience a day full of hands-on fun, creativity, and exploration in STEAM—from building and creating to discovering cool future career paths!

✨ Try new things
✨ Discover what’s possible
✨ Have fun while learning

🏄‍♀️ Spots are limited and filling fast—don’t wipe out and miss this wave!
👉 Once we reach cap of 200 girls registration will close
📢Register now and catch the wave to her future!

🔗 https://www.girlsinthemiddle.com/registration-open

02/05/2026

🏄‍♀️ LAST CALL — CATCH THE WAVE! 🌊
https://www.girlsinthemiddle.com/registration-open
This is your chance to surf the wave to your future—building confidence, exploring STEAM, and seeing what’s possible when you believe in yourself and explore new opportunities.

Today is the FINAL DAY to register for Girls in the Middle Conference! Seats are limited to 200 and going fast - get those registrations in!!
🌊 Once this wave is gone, it’s gone for this year!
👉 Register TODAY before it wipes out!
https://www.girlsinthemiddle.com/registration-open