MATHCOUNTS 2026

MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide math coaching and competition program for middle school students. The local (also called Chapter) competitions take place in February, state competitions in March, and national competitions in April. The competition consists of a written, individual, and team rounds, and an oral round, which is unofficial at the local and state levels but official at the national level. Local and State Competitions rely solely on donations/grants and volunteer time.

East San Gabriel Valley Chapter Competition

• Held at San Marino High School, February 28, 2026
• 19 schools, 120 students, 28% girls
• Full results reports will be posted at the California MATHCOUNTS website (in March)

Funding provided by Edison International, IEEE, and MATHCOUNTS Foundation

Volunteers:

• 32 volunteers from SCE, IEEE, Cal Poly, Huntington Library, Zillow, Maury Microwave, UCLA, San Marino High School, University of LaVerne, Mt. San Jacinto College, DeVry University, Gannett Inc.. Santa Monica College, Arcadia High School
• SCE employees participating: Jill Anderson, Ted Gribble, Dongmei Huang, Natalie Mendez, Lisa Nash, Jennifer Ocampo, Jessica Rodriguez, Richard Song, Marc Ulrich
• IEEE members participating: Art Sutton, Osman Ceylan, Moe Saouli

Expenses: Total $4,100, which includes $800 for venue, $1,100 for trophies & awards, $1,600 for t-shirts, $500 for food volunteers, and $100 for supplies/copies.

MATHCOUNTS East San Gabriel Valley 2026 Chapter Competition

Results:

1st Place Team - Huntington Middle School, Coach Jean Pierre

2nd Place Team – Chaparral Middle School, Coach Ivan Macias

3rd Place Team – South Pointe Middle School, Coach Alexandra Lew

4th Place Team – Foothill Country Day School, Coach Mitesh

5th Place Team -Alvarado Intermediate, Coach Linda Kim

Reported by: Kevin Wood (MATHCOUNTS Coordinator)