Kirby School District 140 students showcased their academic talent at the annual South Cook Math Bowl held May 1 and 2 at Prairie State College, earning an impressive 16 awards in individual and team competitions.
The event brought together over 320 top-performing math students from 21 school districts across the south and southwest suburbs. Participants competed in challenging individual and team math events designed to highlight critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Each day, students from KSD 140 represented the district with pride, having been selected based on the highest math test scores per grade. According to district math coaches, the strong showing reflects the dedication and preparation of both students and their teachers.
Individual winners:
- Ethan M. - 6th place, 1st grade
- Angela Q. - 6th place, 2nd grade
- Connor M. - 3rd place, 2nd grade
- Victoria C. - 2nd place, 3rd grade
- Landon H. - 1st place, 4th grade
- Chris B. - MVP, 4th grade
- David D. - 5th place, 5th grade
- Tommy F. - 1st place, 6th grade
- Zach M. - 5th place, 6th grade
- Emmett W. - 2nd place, MVP, 7th grade
- Patryk H. - 6th place, 8th grade
Team awards:
- 1st/2nd Grade Team - 2nd Place: Seamus Daniels, Connor M., Ethan Moline, and Angela Q.
- 3rd/4th Grade Team - 1st Place: Jonathan A., Chris B., Victoria C., and Landon H.
- 5th/6th Grade Team - 5th Place: David D., Jack E., Tommy F., and Zach M.
- 7th/8th Grade Team - 3rd Place: Patryk Hera, Max M., Allen M., and Emmett W.
Educators Nicole Collins, Lacie Lucca, Kate Robinson, Renee O’Keeffe, and Nicole Shields coached the D140 Math Bowl teams.
Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and impressive achievements!
