KSD 140 Students Earn Awards at 2026 South Cook Math Bowl

Kirby School District 140 students showcased their academic talent at the annual South Cook Math Bowl held April 30 and May 1 at Prairie State College, earning multiple awards in individual and team competitions.

The event brought together over 300 top-performing math students from 23 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: 

• Connor M. - 6th place, 3rd grade
• Ronan L. - MVP, 4th grade
• Landon H. - 3rd place, 5th grade
• Dylan T.- 1st place, 5th grade
• David D. - 2nd place, 6th grade
• Tommy F. - 5th place, 7th grade
• Zach M. - 2nd place, 7th grade
• Emmett W. - 1st place and MVP, 8th grade

Team awards:

• 3rd/4th Grade Team- 5th Place: Khalil A., Connor M., Ronan L., Ethan G.

Educators Nicole Collins, Lacie Lucca, Renee O’Keeffe, Kate Robinson, and Nicole Shields coached the D140 Math Bowl teams.

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and impressive achievements!