Valley Head High School

Science Club

Students who join the Science Club are required to maintain high academic and behavioral standards. Students who meet these requirements in grades 10-12 are eligible for an amazing, educational 5-day field trip to Dauphin Island Sea Lab. While there, students will participate in educational classes and build underwater ROVs. They will board the Discovery fishing vessel where they will run nets and pull a variety of organism from the ocean and learn about each one. Students will also participate in a marsh discovery wherein they will learn about the delicate ecosystem and the organisms that live there. There are also days where we have down time to do activities such as kayaking, visit forts on the island, beach time, nature walks, as well as visit the Alabama Aquarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Plus much, much more! Students work hard to maintain grades and fundraise for 2 years leading up to this awesome trip. We are scheduled to return to Dauphin Island in April, 2025.

A group of young people gather around a picnic table under a covered pavilion.

A group of five young people stand together, holding a robot they built.

A group of people in white robes stand in shallow water near a grassy shoreline under a blue sky.

Five young people stand together, holding a colorful, decorated object.

A young man holds up a large shark jaw with sharp teeth, looking surprised.

A group of people paddle kayaks on a calm body of water under a clear blue sky.

Four people lean over a large, shallow pool, looking at something in the water.

A young person peeks through the faceplate of a vintage brass diving helmet.

A large group of young people in matching purple t-shirts pose for a photo outdoors.

A group of people on a boat examine a large catch of small fish in a net.

A large group of people stand on the deck of a blue and white boat named 'Discovery'.

Teenagers collaborate on a building project with colorful construction pieces at a table.

A young person in a grey hoodie smiles while holding a large, dried fish.

The words 'VHHS SEA LAB 2023' are carved into the sand, with a heart symbol to the left.

A smiling young person in a teal t-shirt holds up a small, textured object.