STEAM 2026

The KCSOS STEAM Olympiad Day will be on May 2, 2026, 8:30am-2:00pm, at Liberty High School.

Students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to participate on our STEAM OLYMPIAD TEAM!

To prepare students for this event, we are offering an NEW elective course:

Mathematical Logic, Problem Solving, Cryptography, and Games

Elective Course Syllabus/Topics will include: Logic Games and Cryptography: students work together to practice decoding standard ciphers, playing contig, circle tic-tac-toe, mancala, etc.; Problem-Solving Practice and Relay Races: Students work in pairs/groups to solve challenging math problems together in a friendly but competitive environment. Emphasis is on problem-solving strategies, accuracy, speed, and attention to details; Chalk Talks: students each choose a math topic to prepare and then present a mini-lesson on their topic to the class. STEAM Olympiad participation is not explicitly required to enroll in the elective course, but it is highly encouraged - an opportunity you won't want to miss!