SCHOOL HOUSE MANIA
RICE BASKETBALL
DECEMBER 12 & 17, 2025
Rice's Tudor Fieldhouse turns into a busting educational classroom with activity as more than 4,000 energetic students from greater Houston area independent school districts learn about mathematics and science and attend a men's basketball game each year. The annual "School House Mania" event is sponsored by the Rice Athletics Department and Fun with Chemistry. Prior to the game, students participate in educational activities.
Rice Fun with Chemistry is a Welch Foundation-funded chemistry outreach organization serving K-12 students in the Houston area. The primary goal of the program is to help local students picture themselves when they envision a scientist. To date, the program has served over 33k+ local students through 150 events. Programs include assembly-style chemistry demonstrations, booth-style hands-on activities at STEM Nights, and educator workshops, all free of charge to the schools and educators. Rice Fun with Chemistry's team of volunteers have also hosted programs in Spanish, American Sign Language, and for students with alternate abilities. Outside of the traditional lab or classroom, this program allows for graduate and undergraduate volunteers to integrate service-learning, mentorship, and age-appropriate explanations into their science curriculum. To learn more, please visit ricefunwithchem.com or search for @ricefunwithchem on social media.
What can I expect at School House Mania?
4,000+ energetic students from area school districts (Aldine ISD, Alvin ISD, Fort Bend ISD, Houston ISD, Humble ISD, Pearland ISD, and Spring Branch ISD) learning about mathematics and science and attending a Rice Basketball game.
What does registration include?
Your $10 registration includes: a pre-game interactive math presentation, men's basketball game ticket, healthy lunch, and a math workbook for every student! The first five schools to register at least 350 tickets will receive a visit to their campus by our mascot, Sammy the Owl!
How does payment work?
Schools will need to place a $1 deposit per ticket to show that we are committed to participate in Rice University School House Mania. (School is responsible for all tickets printed, no returns allowed. Once you have signed this commitment form, you are able to increase but NOT decrease tickets). You will receive an invoice right after you sign the 'Letter of Intent'. Payment can be made by using a credit card or making a check payable to "Rice University Athletics" by November 1st, 2024.