Almost 400 elementary mathaletes gathered on March 30 at Woodmoor Elementary School to test their math skills in number sense, algebra, probability and statistics and potpourri in the annual Northshore Elementary Math Olympiad (NEMO) competition.

Fourth, fifth and sixth-grade students from Bear Creek, Canyon Creek, Cottage Lake, East Ridge, Fernwood, Frank Love, Hollywood Hill, Kenmore, Kokanee, Maywood Hills, Shelton View, Sunrise, Wellington, Westhill and Woodin elementary schools worked in teams competing in fifth- and sixth-grade levels, all earning either a gold, silver or bronze place finish.

“My team did a great job. We all worked well together and we ended up getting a gold medal. The fourth graders on our team were really smart and collaborated well with us. Overall, it was very fun,” said Arjun, a Bear Creek student.

The event was made possible through a grant from the Northshore Schools Foundation and the hard work of many parent volunteers.

These girls were on the Kenmore Elementary Northshore Elementary Math Olympiad (NEMO) team.