Stuart's Felix A. Williams Elementary Claims Back-to-Back Math Olympics Crowns

Fifth graders from Felix A. Williams Elementary School claimed the top trophy at the Martin County School District's 4th Annual Math Olympics on April 18, making the Stuart school the first back-to-back champion in the competition's four-year history.

Palm City Elementary finished second and J.D. Parker Elementary third, completing the podium at the event that served as the culminating celebration of MCSD Math Week 2026. All 12 district-operated elementary schools sent representatives to compete, giving the day the feel of a genuine countywide championship rather than a classroom exercise.

Students faced a series of timed rounds testing problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and teamwork — a format modeled after the nationally recognized MATHCOUNTS competition. Working under pressure, fifth graders had to think quickly and communicate clearly.

The event is now in its fourth year, meaning a student who competed as a second grader in 2023 would be finishing fifth grade this spring. The district has watched the competition grow alongside its students. What began as a Math Week showcase has become something closer to an institution in Martin County elementary schools, a day that students prepare for and teachers build toward.

Felix A. Williams' back-to-back victory sets a new standard in a district that prides itself on its A rating from the state. The win also raises an implicit question every competing school will carry into next fall: what did Williams do to take the title twice, and how does everyone else catch up?

The district said it is proud of all participating students and credited the teachers, coaches, and staff who prepared them. "Their enthusiasm, determination, and teamwork continue to reflect the excellence of our A-rated District," district officials said in a statement announcing the results.

The Martin County School District has not yet announced dates for Math Week 2027. Families interested in how their child's elementary school performed or in the MATHCOUNTS-style preparation curriculum can contact their school's math coach or visit martinschools.org.

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