Local students shine at Noetic Learning Math Contest

Students from Southwest Dubois County School Corporation recently demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in the Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) — a national mathematics competition that challenges elementary and middle school students to think critically and creatively.

The Noetic Math Contest is a nationwide, semi-annual problem-solving competition for students in grades 2–8 that emphasizes deep thinking and logical deduction. Unlike traditional tests, the contest presents students with non-routine problems designed to stretch their mathematical reasoning. Participating schools register teams of students who work to solve 20 thoughtfully crafted problems over a 45-minute period.

Holland Elementary – Left to Right; Front Row: Ryker Thomas, Kade Lintzenich, Braxton Matthews, Caden Foster, Nova Cooper, Dakota Reese; Back Row: Adelynn Hopf, Nolan Kamman, Remington Rainey, Damian Weiler, Brantley Bayer, Noelle Hedinger, Sutton Bolen, Asher Landin.

This year, over 33,000 students from schools across the United States took part in the contest, representing thousands of schools.

**Left to Right:** 6th Graders, Brodie Nelson, Harper Kaeck, Lennon Fink, Jace Gogel, Brooks Hilsmeyer, Andrew Wagner, and Russell Kendall

From out community, Holland Elementary, Huntingburg Elementary, and Southridge Middle School proudly entered teams at both the elementary and middle school levels. In total, 259 students from our district competed in the contest.

We are thrilled to congratulate Brooks Hilsmeyer, a 6th-grader at Southridge Middle School, who earned a place on the National Honor Roll — a distinction awarded to students who score in the top tier of all participants in their division nationwide.

**Huntingburg Elementary – Left to Right,** 4th Graders, **Front Row:** Elliot Sermersheim, Carson Beadles, Jonah Murrell, Clark Spinner; **Back Row:** Reggie Fink, Quinn Villanueva, Charlotte Opstad, Felix Smith, Mrs. Ginger Rasche

In addition, students from all three of our schools had strong performances, with 62 earning Honorable Mention for their excellent scores, which is designated for the top 50% of students nationwide. These students demonstrated strong reasoning and perseverance, and we are proud of their hard work and achievements.

Congratulations to all of our mathletes for their diligence, determination, and outstanding results in this national competition!

Note. Not all students who participated are pictured.