Big Numbers, Bright Minds: PLSD Students Shine on World Math Day

On March 25, Pickerington students in grades K–8 joined a worldwide math competition, tackling as many problems as they could across twenty fast-paced, 60-second rounds. Competing against students from around the globe, our learners didn’t just participate—they excelled.

We’re proud to share that several PLSD students placed among the top in the entire United States for their grade levels!

Individual National Standouts

Kindergarten | US
Eajo F. – 3rd Place 🥉 (Violet Elementary)

Grade 2 | US
Cristiano S. – 1st Place 🥇 (Toll Gate Elementary)
Cayden B. – 2nd Place 🥈 (Toll Gate Elementary)
Sankalpa G. – 3rd Place 🥉 (Toll Gate Elementary)

Grade 3 | US
Wes H. – 1st Place 🥇 (Toll Gate Elementary)
Lucas D. – 3rd Place 🥉 (Toll Gate Elementary)

Grade 4 | US
Logan D. – 2nd Place 🥈 (Toll Gate Elementary)

Grade 5 | US
William B. – 1st Place 🥇 (Harmon Middle School)
Jaden T. – 2nd Place 🥈 (Toll Gate Elementary)
J.J. W. – 3rd Place 🥉 (Harmon Middle School)

Grade 8 | US
Edward A. – 1st Place 🥇 (Lakeview Junior High)

Grade-Level Team Achievements (U.S. Rankings)

Grade 3 – Violet & Sycamore Creek Elementary: 1st Place 🥇

Grade 4 – Violet & Sycamore Creek Elementary: 1st Place 🥇

Grade 5 – Toll Gate Middle School: 3rd Place 🥉

Grade 6 – Toll Gate Middle School: 1st Place 🥇

Kindergarten Eajo F.  – 3rd (VE)

L-R: Grade 2 Sankalpa G. – 3rd | (TGE), Cayden B. – 2nd | (TGE), Cristiano S. – 1st | (TGE) Grade 3 Lucas D. – 3rd | (TGE), Wes H. – 1st (TGE) |Grade 4 Logan D. – 2nd  (TGE)

L-R: Grade 5 William B. – 1st | (HMS), J.J. W. – 3rd | (HMS), Jaden T. – 2nd | (TGMS)

Grade 8 Edward A. –1st (LVJH)

From our youngest learners to our junior high students, this is what dedication, practice, and a love of learning look like in action. These results reflect not only strong math skills, but also perseverance, focus, and a willingness to take on a challenge.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!