South Philly Review | December 26, 2025
Aliana Savanh, a sixth-grade student at Universal Alcorn Charter School, has won the top prize in the local 2025 Block Kids Building Competition and will advance to the National Block Kids Championship.
The Block Kids program is a national initiative that introduces students in grades 1–6 to careers in construction and the skilled trades through hands-on building challenges. Using materials such as LEGO bricks, string and aluminum foil, students design original projects that promote creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and confidence.
The competition, supported locally by OnSite IT Solutions, gives students an early look at careers in construction, engineering, design and innovation. Organizers congratulated all participating charter schools and praised students for their imagination and dedication, with special recognition given to Savanh’s award-winning project.
