Jaxon Colonello, a fifth-grade student at Knoch Intermediate School, invented auto-recycler. Once trash goes into the machine, it automatically sorts it into the correct bin to help reduce waste. Submitted photo

Students at Knoch Intermediate School spent Leadership Day sharing the creativity, teamwork and leadership skills they have been developing throughout the school year.

Leadership Day, Thursday, May 14, began with students showcasing inventions they created through the Inventionland process. Families and visitors had the chance to see students’ original ideas come to life as they explained their inventions, prototypes and the thinking behind their projects.

From helpful household creations to environmentally friendly ideas, the projects highlighted months of hard work, collaboration and problem-solving, according to Knoch School District.

Elliot Kundrod, left, and Jaxon Eldridge, fourth-graders at Knoch Intermediate School, pose with their invention Thursday, May 14, at the school's leadership day. Submitted photo

Knoch Intermediate School fifth-graders Amiah McCabe, left, and Taylor McAninch, stand with their invention, the dress flip, an outfit that can go from jumpsuit to dress and back by just flipping it. Submitted photo