2026 Kern County STEAM Olympiad Results Announced

On May 2, 2026, approximately 1,200 fourth- through eighth-grade students participated in Kern County’s annual STEAM Olympiad sponsored by the Sentinel Peak Resources, Kern County Science Foundation, Kern County Math Council, California Math Council, and Kern County Superintendent of Schools.

The event was held at Liberty High School and allowed students to work in teams of up to six to compete in various events, including math, art, science, technology, and engineering. Some events involved catapults, racers, and rockets, while others required students to work on logic puzzles or engage in problem-solving. The Kern County STEAM Olympiad promotes 21st-century skills that align with California Math, Science, Art, and Technology Standards.

Sentinel Peak Resources presented a check for $10,000 to support the event.

2026 Results by Event

Chalk Talk

4th Grade Chalk Talk:

1st: Myrtle Avenue School, Yeira Aronit Moreno and Delilah Ruby Ordaz
2nd: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Ezra Leyva and Destiny Chopra
3rd: Del Vista Math & Science Academy, Jacquelinee Navarro and Ariel Robles

5th Grade Chalk Talk:

1st: Ramon Garza Elementary School, Allyson Cantu, Giovani Guerrero
2nd: Myrtle Avenue School, Blanca Mendoza, Jennifer Hernandez
3rd: Stockdale Elementary School, Emanuel Costantino

6th Grade Chalk Talk:

1st: Stockdale Elementary School, Ella Kiesel and Autumn Epstein
2nd: Myrtle Avenue School, Daleyza Contreras and Kimberly Romero
3rd: LaVina Middle School, Breanna Garcia and Sarah Navarro

7th Grade Chalk Talk:

1st: Pioneer Elementary School, Juliette Cantu, Anahli Vasquez
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Jerry Rojas
3rd: LaVina Middle School, Lauraine Kiersten Barroga

8th Grade Chalk Talk:

1st: LaVina Middle School, Ali Acosta, Julien Guerzon
2nd: O.J. Actis Jr. High School, Ewan McPherson, Graham Underwood
3rd: Whitley Elementary School, Jasmine Grewal, Gurman Gill

Traditional Relay

4th Grade Traditional Relay:

1st: Del Vista Math & Science Academy, Jose Pulido, Marcos Aguilar, Jacqueline Navarro, and Arelyn Salazar
2nd: Discovery Elementary School, Nash Stamper, Alexandria Mondia, Reese Gonsalves, and Bradley Schwartz
3rd: Patriot Elementary School, Sevan Manook, Bryson Lozano, Deagan Granthan, and Gabriel Mtango

5th Grade Traditional Relay:

1st: Stockdale Elementary School, Viraj Deokar, Nidish Chandana, Nick Valos, and Ivan Cantu
2nd: Princeton Street Elementary School, Natasha Morales, Romina Placencia, Margaux Delgado, and Horacio Herrera
3rd: Del Vista Math & Science Academy, Madison Flores, Hansel Daniel, Alan Perez, and Xavier Castillo

6th Grade Traditional Relay:

1st: Almond Tree Middle School, Mariah Morphin, Camia Nevarez, Kassandra Diaz, and Isabella Guzman
2nd: Alicante Avenue Elementary School, Andrew Flores, Karen Morales, Julieta Ortiz, and Matthew Angeles
3rd: Stockdale Elementary School, Delilah Ramirez, Sunn Sugarmann, Pippa Cunningham, and Grace Bartlett

7th Grade Traditional Relay:

1st: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Darshan S. Babu, Jocelyn Aceves Solteo, Daniela Roman, and Melanie Borunda
2nd: Pioneer Avenue School, Jonathan Payan, Gilbert Sernas, Juliette Cantu, and Anahli Vasquez
3rd: Tevis Jr. High School, Sofia Escobar, Agasthya Dhumal, Andres Gonzalez, and Pranshi Agrawal

8th Grade Traditional Relay:

1st: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Steven Chan, Ethan Wei-Louie, Johnny Valenzuela, and Veer Govindji
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Victoria Ayala, Samantha Lira, Perla Zeferino, and Justin Bocanegra
3rd: Pioneer School, Kaylee Garibay, Isabella Veiss, Nesreen Martinez, and Judith Garay

Sudoku

4th Grade Sudoku:

1st: Discovery Elementary School, Bradley Schwartz
2nd: GROW Academy, Andrew Wilson
3rd: Ramon Garza Elementary School, Jorge Gallegos

5th Grade Sudoku

1st: GROW Academy, Mackenzie Prieto
2nd: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Nivan Patel
3rd: Princeton Street Elementary School, Joselyn Ramirez

6th Grade Sudoku:

1st: GROW Academy Shafter, Ashley Garcia
2nd: Laurelglen Elementary School, Scarlett Pequeno
3rd: American Elementary School, Jordan Supeno

7th Grade Sudoku:

1st: Mountain View Middle School, Helen Garcia
2nd: LaVina Middle School, Ima Moreno
3rd: Legacy Christian Academy, George Haislip

8th Grade Sudoku:

1st: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Luz Yanez
2nd: Sequoia Jr. High School, Erik Boss
3rd: LaVina Middle School, Sophia Hadraki

Code Busters

4th Grade Code Busters:

1st: Myrtle Avenue School, Jackeline Dyanna Mejia, Galilea Flores, Anabella Aurora Tejeda
2nd: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Annabella Lira, Giselle Cuevas, Eazalia Eddington
3rd: Mountain View TK-8, Ian Gutierrez Flores, Shepherd Teal, Julianna Martinez

5th Grade Code Busters:

1st: Myrtle Avenue School, Sarahi Mejia, Fernando Figueroa, Janilca Martinez
2nd: Patriot Elementary School, Xander Gutierrez, Sylas Jackson, Miley Rodriguez
3rd: Morningside Elementary School, Alissandro Rivas, Jaimie Manginsay, Emily Uribe Mendez

6th Grade Code Busters:

1st: Myrtle Avenue School, Arianna Gallardo, Manuel Mazon Mendoza, and Philip Garcia
2nd: Stockdale Elementary School, Aliyn Oker, Aarin Nambiar, and Pritika Julka
3rd: GROW Academy Shafter, Brooke Carreon, Lucas Garcia, and Grace Givens

7th Grade Code Busters:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Emi Sheffield, Charles West, and Dorothy West
2nd: O.J Actis Jr. High School, Clark San Juan, Andrew Enriquez Mendez, and Owen Taff
3rd: Warren Jr. High School, Eleanor Turner, Kiley Huang, and Sanvi Mahajan

8th Grade Code Busters:

1st: O.J Actis Jr. High School, Faith Espinoza, Kaitlyn Wang, Aaron Linares
2nd: LaVina Middle School,  Ali Acosta, Aleksia Rodriguez Solorio, Jacob Ramos
3rd: Palm Avenue Middle School , Gabriel Mendoza, Byron Fuentes, Champ Smith

Biathlon Games

4th Grade Biathlon Games:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Jackson Sudenga
2nd: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Dwayne Christensen
3rd: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Eazalia Eddington

5th Grade Biathlon Games:

1st: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Gihan Gihan
2nd: Morningside Elementary School, Emily Uribe
3rd: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Max Reynoso

6th Grade Biathlon Games:

1st: Pioneer School, Jacob Galvan
2nd: Valley Oaks Charter School, Bela Legrana
3rd: American Elementary School, Jordan Supeno

7th Grade Biathlon Games:

1st: Tevis Jr. High School, Forest Harrison
2nd: Almond Tree Middle School, Santiago Gonzalez-Lopez
3rd: Pioneer School, Evan Robles

8th Grade Biathlon Games:

1st: O.J. Actis Jr. High School, Johan Fernandez
2nd: Pioneer School, Nathanael Cook
3rd: Maricopa Unified School District, Angel Velasco

Mancala

4th Grade Mancala:

1st: Morningside Elementary School, Demi Serda
2nd: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Priscilla Celaya,
3rd: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Yosab Sedhom

5th Grade Mancala:

1st: Princeton Street Elementary School, Nia Romero
2nd: Morningside Elementary School, Leanarose Yagin
3rd: Myrtle Avenue School, Dalilah Tahuite

6th Grade Mancala:

1st: LaVina Middle School, Ayana Rose Garcia
2nd: Laurelglen Elementary School, Slater Shahan
3rd: Almond Tree Middle School, Jolie Lopez

7th Grade Mancala:

1st: O.J. Actis Jr. High School, Robert Liu
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Jennalie Lopez
3rd: Tevis Jr. High School, Austin Lopez

8th Grade Mancala:

1st: Almond Tree Middle School, German Magdaleno
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Anthony Pimental
3rd: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Will Davidson

Engineering Challenge

Elementary Engineering Challenge:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Madison West, Jackson Sudenga, Andrew D-Amato
2nd: Del Vista Math & Science Academy, Xavier Castillo, Noah Miranda, Penelope Trigo
3rd: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Ava Barbosa, Mason Lawrence, Nivan Patel

Junior High Engineering Challenge:

1st: Fruitvale Jr. High – Ethan Wei-Louie, Steven Chen, Johnny ValenzuelaFruitvale Jr. High School,  Ethan Wei-Louie, Steven Chen, Johnny Valenzuela
2nd: Haven Drive Middle School – Roberto Zavala, Armando Mendoza, Jose Felix
3rd: Whitley Elementary School – Devin Popoy, Kalina, Rupp, Layla BonilloWhitley Elementary School, Devin Popoy, Kalina, Rupp, Layla Bonillo

Art Competition

4th Grade Art Competition:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Adaline Blue
2nd: Laurelglen Elementary School, Lotus Gonzalez
3rd: Laurelglen Elementary School, Journee Herron

5th Grade Art Competition:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Penelope Boyd
2nd: Leo. B. Hart Elementary School, Anika Gowda
3rd: Princeton Street Elementary School, Natasha Morales

6th Grade Art Competition:

1st: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Davis Roberts
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Catherine Lopez
3rd: Myrtle Avenue School, Karla Ramirez

7th Grade Art Competition:

1st: Pioneer Elementary School, Gurmanpreet Grewal
2nd: Warren Jr. High School, Ramneek Brar
3rd: Sunset Middle School, Yesenia Osorio

8th Grade Art Competition:

1st: Whitley Elementary School, Layla Bonilla
2nd: O.J. Actis Jr. High School, Carolina Chipres
3rd: Compton Jr. High School, Stephanie Gomez

Circuit Training

4th Grade Circuit Training:

1st: Patriot Elementary School, Deagan Granthan, Gabriel Mtango
2nd: TIE: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Fiona Wilsher, Leo Olson
2nd: TIE: Discovery Elementary School, Joaguin Volfano, Patrick Rude
3rd: Legacy Christian Academy, Kai Carlson, Addle Blue

5th Grade Circuit Training:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Madison Sudenga and Josiah Cobar.
2nd: Stockdale Elementary School, Abigail Moreno and Makenzie Levinson
3rd: Discovery Elementary School, Ananya Jeyaprassad and Jacob Youssef

6th Grade Circuit Training:

1st: Pioneer Elementary School, Jacob Galvan, Sebastian Ramirez
2nd: Patriot Elementary School, Cienna Brackett, Barbara Luker
3rd: Stockdale Elementary School, Miren Anchordoquy, Isabella Smith

7th/8th Circuit Training:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Asher Sturm, Amelia Cobar
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Jesus Esquivel, Alejandro Maldonado
3rd: TIE: LaVina Middle School, Debby Barroga, Aleksia Rodriguez Silva
3rd: TIE: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Will Davidson, Melanie Barunda
3rd: TIE: Pioneer School, Nesreen Martinez, Isabella Veiss

Mousetrap Vehicle

4th Grade Mousetrap Vehicle:

1st: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Layla Lara, Michael Tapia, Jorge Guzman, and Arlee Zepeda
2nd: Legacy Christian Academy, Kai Carlson and Adaline Blue
3rd: Princeton Street Elementary School, Oliver Morelos and Noah Baltista

5th Grade Mousetrap Vehicle:

1st: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Tereese Barrios, Jordan Williams, Ealy Eddington, Allyson Carnero
2nd: Del Vista Math & Science Academy, Manuel Cruz, Raul Gamboa, Jennifer Garcia, Riley Gonzalez
3rd: Alicante Avenue Elementary School, Julian DelaTorre, Said Guzman

6th Grade Mousetrap Vehicle:

1st: LaVina Middle School, Lucien Paulo, Manuel Moreno, Noel Moreno, Noel Modrano, Jaycob Salcedo
2nd: Cecil Avenue Math & Science Academy, Jonathan Ruiz, Melany Ayon, Scarleth Vaal, Marianela Eceberre
3rd: Palm Avenue Middle School, Xaviaer Matias, Aiden Arrambide

7th Grade Mousetrap Vehicle:

1st: Warren Jr. High School, Vanshi Shah, Parth Galati, Inbha Chezhiyan, Daniel Buendia
2nd: Legacy Christian Academy, Andrew Royer
3rd: LaVina Middle School, Gurnoor Sidhu, Gael Hernandez, Danial Reyna

8th Grade Mousetrap Vehicle:

1st: Tevis Jr. High School, Gage Carnaggio
2nd: Pioneer School, Mia Uriarte, Kayla Escobio, Isis Serrato, Jaylah Rios
3rd: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Cecelia Gallardo, Aven Beaty, Ethan Vargas, Logan Warner

Storm the Castle

4th Grade Storm the Castle:

1st: Alicante Avenue Elementary School, Andres Ramos, Aaron Rivera, Isabelle Rodriguez
2nd: Myrtle Avenue School, Efrain Arellano, Emiliano Lopez, Andrik Bartolo
3rd: Sandrini Elementary School, Layla Crite, Mahsi White, Justin Franco

5th Grade Storm the Castle:

1st: Myrtle Avenue School, Andrea Salas, Mia Navarro, Jayleen Flores, Galiea Lescas
2nd: Alicante Avenue Elementary School , Emery Colchado, Crisrobal Reyes, Esteban Becerra
3rd: Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Liliana Reyes, Katherine Gerges, Ava Barbosa

6th Grade Storm the Castle:

1st: Myrtle Avenue School, Jayden Mora, Alexander Munoz, Jorge Morales, Sophia Ortiz
2nd: Alicante Avenue Elementary School, Veronica Ugues and Adrian Nieves
3rd: American Elementary School, Braxton Newland, Preston Dang, Azan Xazdanie, and Evey Witt

7th Grade Storm the Castle:

1st: Tevis Jr. High School, Emilyrose Garcia Salinas, Mason Dominguez, Samuel Andersen, and Ekam Sangha
2nd: Wasco Union Elementary School, Mazen Jaatit, Daniel Navarro, and Mareo Garcia
3rd: Richland Jr. High School, Zain Marshall

8th Grade Storm the Castle:

1st: Mountain View Middle School,  Ashley Hernandez, Kennedy Rubiaco, and Chelsea Ramirez
2nd: Haven Drive Middle School, Jose Felix and Ezequiel Zavala
3rd: Maricopa Unified School District, Antonio Ramirez, Lucas Wood, and Joshua Guvara

School Problem Solving

4th Grade School Problem Solving:

1st: TIE Stockdale Elementary School, Kate Shipe, Benelli Atiyeh, Emily Antongiovanni, Joshua Villanueva
1st: TIE Patriot Elementary School, Juju Raya, Jaime Chavez, Ty Yost, Carlisle David
2nd: Princeton Street Elementary School, Amber Valencia, Phoenix Laeno, Aaliyah Hernandez
3rd: GROW Academy Shafter, Emi Villanueva, Kaliah Cruz, Andrew Wilson, Colby Lopez

5th Grade School Problem Solving:

1st: Legacy Christian Academy, Madison Sudenga, Andrew D’Amato, Josiah Cobar
2nd: Princeton Street Elementary School, Jason Rivera, Eden Basconcillo, Hawk Laeno, Isaac Santoyo
3rd: Harvest Elementary School, Sham Morgan, Aljohn Ariola, Faith Padilla, Kai Cena

6th Grade School Problem Solving:

1st: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Serona Atanguia, Avery Cabrera, Bessaua Sherif, Ezra Meyers
2nd:Stockdale Elementary, Alison Antongiovanni, Sunn Sugarman, Delilah Ramirez, Aliyn Oker
3rd: Pioneer School, Renta Viramontes, Sebastian Ramirez, Jacob Velasco, Kayleen Cabodona

7th/8th Grade School Problem Solving:

1st: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Jocelyn Aceves Soltero, Darshan Sarath Babu, Steven Chen, Johnny Valenzuela
2nd: Legacy Christian Academy, Luiza Ogorodnik, Dorothy West, Noah Medina, Andrew Royer
3rd: Almond Tree Middle School, Zacky Diana, Dominic Morales, Emma Alvarez, Kevin Fulgencio

Ping Pong Parachute

4th Grade Ping Pong Parachute:

1st: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Phoenix Cortez, Ryan Chavez, Anabella Lira, Giselle Cuevas
2nd: Myrtle Avenue School, Allison Nunez, Paula Fernandez, Arivel Garcia
3rd: Stockdale Elementary School, Timothy de Moncuit

5th Grade Ping Pong Parachute:

1st: Redwood Elementary School, Braden Hogan, Ivan Rendon, and Luke Fonseca
2nd: Virginia Avenue Elementary School, Ethan Gonzalez and Mateo Lampon
3rd: Maricopa Unified School District, William Dickason and Lillian Gamble

6th Grade Ping Pong Parachute:

1st: Valley Oaks Charter School, Smith Baker, Henry Baker
2nd: Palm Avenue Middle School, Xaviaer Matias, Aiden Arrambide, Jesus Valenzuela
3rd: Myrtle Avenue School, Elias Lomel, Isaac Hernandez, Isaiah Semano, Ricardo Suarez

7th Grade Ping Pong Parachute:

1st: Palm Avenue Middle School, Mazen Jaatit, Daniel Navarro, Andros Aguero, Luis Medina Juarez
2nd: Valley Oaks Charter School, Mateo Campbell & Caleb Pasadas
3rd: Warren Jr. High School, Inbah Chezhiyan & Sanvi Mahajan

8th Grade Ping Pong Parachute:

1st: Mountain View Middle School, Gustavo Becerra, Victor Ramirez, Adam Navarro, Saul Soria
2nd: Haven Drive Middle School, Ezequiel Zavala Tinoco, Juan Marceleno
3rd: Palm Avenue Middle School, Byron Fuentes, Gabriel Mendoza, Adan Ibarra

Rube Goldberg

4th Grade Rube Goldberg:

1st: Nueva Vista Language Academy, Fernanda Ipatzi, Priscilla Celaya, Mia Rivera, Nevaeh Macias, Michael Tapia
2nd: Valley Oaks Charter School, Henry Baker, Elijah Gadberry
3rd: Virginia Avenue Elementary School, Genesis Salazar, Damian Perez, Ariana Cardoso

5th Grade Rube Goldberg:

1st: Morningside Elementary School, Aria Gonzalez, Amanda Rivera, Leanarose Yagin, and Jayna Grace Etrata
2nd: GROW Academy Shafter, Laylani Huizar, Evelette Maldonado, Penelope Garcia, Myla Bustamonte, and Emma Verdugo
3rd: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Julian Viduay, Xander Raymond, Wyatt Earnshaw, An Vu, Anika Gowda, and Brooklyn Esparza

6th Grade Rube Goldberg:

1st: Alicante Avenue Elementary School, Ana Toban, Sadie Woods, Adansa Garcia
2nd: GROW Academy Shafter, Isabella Esquivel, Bella Becerra, Genesis Ayala, Arturo Ortiz, Lucas Garcia, Luke Wiebe
3rd: Myrtle Avenue School, Allyson Rico, Ivan Sanchez, Darickson Martinez, Edwin Venegas Hernandez, Sofia Ramos

7th Grade Rube Goldberg:

1st: GROW Academy Shafter, Emma Rico, Katheryn Rodriguez, Logan Perales, Ariana Solis
2nd: Pioneer School, Marila Cisneros, Brianna Nunez, Oceolasandra Popplewell, Allison Lopez, Katya Arrellano, Carla Mancillas
3rd: Valley Oaks Charter School, Josiah Shannon, Luke Cotton

8th Grade Rube Goldberg:

1st: Warren Jr. High School, Siani Ribaya, Arielle Chen
2nd: Sunset Middle School, Salvador Hidalgo, Jordan Calvo
3rd: Almond Tree Middle School, Revin Gold Quismorio, Eliana Lopez, Rich Ann Kate Ferrer, Isaac Mendoza, Dhanica Paat

Rubik’s Cube

4th Grade Rubik’s Cube:

1st: Mountain View TK-8, Damian Sandoval
2nd: Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Leo Olson

5th Grade Rubik’s Cube:

1st:  Morningside Elementary School, Andrew Salazar
2nd: Stockdale Elementary School, Nidish Chandana
3rd:  Leo B. Hart Elementary School, Alaina Locquiao

6th Grade Rubik’s Cube:

1st: Pioneer Elementary School, Jacob Galvan
2nd: Stockdale Elementary School, Aarin Nambiar
3rd: American Elementary School, Jordan Supeno

7th Grade Rubik’s Cube:

1st: Fruitvale Jr. High School, Darshan Babu
2nd: Sequoia Jr. High School, Nevaeh Berna
3rd: GROW Academy Shafter, Lorenzo Perez

8th Grade Rubik’s Cube:

1st: Warren Jr. High , Siani Ribaya
2nd: Almond Tree Middle School, Zacky Diana
3rd: Almond Tree Middle School, Truong Le