Douglas County School System scholars recently earned top honors in both the Spring Math 
Competition and 2026 Elementary District Science Fair.
Jasiel Martinez and Ashai Massaquoi of Mount Carmel Elementary School claimed the overall first-place trophy at the District Science Fair. Their project, "Microplastics vs. Ferrofluids," demonstrated how magnetic liquid can be used to extract microplastic particles from water.
Gael Mata Delgado of Dorsett Shoals Elementary earned second place overall for her project, “The Breaking Point.” The third-place trophy went to David Wimberly of New Manchester Elementary School for his “Grip it or Slip It: Testing Traction in Basketball Shoes."
Scholars, coaches, families and support staff also gathered at Chapel Hill High School for a day of mathematical excellence, school spirit and well-deserved celebration during the Spring Math Competition.
Middle school students competed in two formats: an Individual Round and two Group Rounds, each timed and administered digitally via Chromebook. Families filled the stands as winners were announced across sixth, seventh- and eighth-grade divisions both individually and by grade-level teams. Awards were presented for first, second and third place in each category, culminating in the announcement of the overall school champion.
The gym came alive with students cheering, teachers sharing in the excitement, and families on their feet. From the organized arrival flow guided by ROTC volunteers to the final group photo, the event reflected the energy and excellence of Douglas County Schools.
“To every coach, parent, student and staff member who made today possible — thank you,” said Jeremy Anderson, math/science lead. “What happened in the competition today is what Douglas County math looks like at its best.”
Anderson also expressed appreciation to Chapel Hill High School for hosting the event and providing a focused, professional competition environment, as well as to the school leaders and community members who helped make the event possible.
“We look forward to building on this momentum,” said Anderson.
First-place winners for the high school division were:
Rudi Cooper (Chapel Hill High School)
Edgar Morales (Chapel Hill High School)
Lucy Anderson (Chapel Hill High School)
Additionally, William Liu was a co-first place winner in the eighth-grade individual competition alongside Lucy Anderson. Upon further review, both students achieved top scores, earning them shared first-place honors.
Congratulations to these outstanding scholars for their outstanding achievements. Please click here to see our other winners.
Click here to view the full list of district science fair winners.
Click here to view the full list of math competition elementary and middle school winners.
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