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Math Kangaroo USA

Math Kangaroo USA is a national nonprofit organization with a mission of helping students love math.

For 29 years, Math Kangaroo has organized an annual international mathematical competition for thousands of K-12 students.

06/02/2026

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: The North Carolina Math Kangaroo State Award Ceremony! 🏆

The NC State Award Ceremony went exceptionally well this year! It was an incredible day filled with inspiration, community, and mathematical excellence. Students and families were thrilled to celebrate their achievements, connect with fellow participants, and look toward the future.

🌟 Inspiring Student Voices
A massive shoutout to our brilliant student speakers who took the stage to share how Math Kangaroo has positively impacted their mathematical journeys. Your stories were deeply inspiring and warmly received by everyone in the audience!
• Roopkatha Satpati (Gr. 2) & Anishi Goel (Gr. 2)
• Yunmiao Shi (Gr. 3) & Madhav Tankasala (Gr. 3)
• Anika Banda (Gr. 4), Aaharshi Chanda (Gr. 4), & Jacob Bao (Gr. 4)
• Brian Lv (Gr. 5) & Haoyu Jimmy Yin (Gr. 5)
• Neal Rasi (Gr. 6) & David Bao (Gr. 6)
• Zitong Zong (Andy) (Gr. 7) & Arvind Vinod Kumar (Gr. 7)

🎥 Keep an eye out—we will be sharing the video recording shortly!

🤝 Growing Our Community
The enthusiasm didn’t stop at the stage. We loved chatting with several parents who are now interested in starting new Math Kangaroo centers in their own communities! Seeing this network grow year after year is truly wonderful.

💐 Heartfelt Thanks to Our Team
An event of this scale thrives on dedication. A massive thank you to:
• Keerthi Reddy (NC State Director) for organizing a flawless ceremony.
• Alexander Dargel (Center Manager, Mathnasium of Matthews–Mint Hill) for an inspiring and motivating keynote message.
• Gokul Ramamoorthy (AV Engineer) & Karthik Ramamoorthy (Photographer) for working tirelessly behind the scenes. Special thanks to Karthik for traveling across the country to capture these memories!

Math Kangaroo has become such a special part of our family's journey. Thank you to all the families, students, and volunteers who make this community so inspiring! 🦘✨

06/01/2026

Happy International Children’s Day from all of us at Math Kangaroo USA! 🌟🧒👧

Today, we celebrate the incredible joy, curiosity, and limitless potential of children everywhere. At Math Kangaroo, we are constantly inspired by the bright minds, creative problem-solving, and enthusiastic spirit that young learners bring to the world of mathematics.

To our amazing participants, future mathematicians, and young thinkers: never stop asking questions, exploring new patterns, and challenging yourselves! You have the power to shape the future, one big idea at a time. 🚀📐

A special thank you to the parents, coaches, and educators who nurture their growth and support their journey every day. ❤️

05/31/2026

What an incredible day celebrating Georgia’s brightest young minds! 🌟

We recently hosted the Georgia Award Ceremony to honor 91 outstanding students who achieved the top three scores in their grade across the state, as well as the top ten scores in their grade nationally. It was an honor to welcome more than 65 of the 91 invited families to share in this proud moment!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible:

💎Organizers: Organized by Georgia State Director Zoya Dimitrova-Zakarian with incredible help and co-organization from Dr. Brian Lack.

💎Host Venue: A special thanks to New Hope Elementary School in Forsyth County, including Manager Meghan Street and Principal Michael Vorick, for being such wonderful hosts.

💎Guest Speaker: We were inspired by our keynote speaker, Samanyu Ganesh! Samanyu started competing in the 2nd grade, went on to win numerous National and State awards, attended the International Math Camp in Poland, and earned a prestigious college grant. He is the Valedictorian of The Westminster Schools and an incoming freshman at Harvard University! 🎓

Congratulations to all of our amazing awardees! 🏆

05/29/2026

🎉✨ What a beautiful celebration! ✨

We are so grateful to all our winners and families who joined us in making this year’s ceremony such a memorable and inspiring event.

Despite a full house—with many parents standing throughout—your patience and support created an incredibly warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Highlights from the day:

💎An Inspiring Keynote: A special thank you to Prof. Po-Shen Loh for sharing such meaningful insights. His talk encouraged our students to think deeply beyond math and logic, and we were truly moved by how engaged the audience remained throughout the entire session.

💎Invaluable Support: Massive thanks to our amazing volunteers for their tremendous behind-the-scenes support, and to our partners AoPS and Think Academy for bringing even more joy and encouragement to our winners.

💎Our Generous Hosts: We extend our sincere gratitude to the University of Washington Bothell School of Business for generously providing venue space and resources this year and over past seasons. Your partnership is vital in enriching young learners’ educational experiences.

Congratulations again to all our students on your outstanding achievements! We are so proud of you and excited for what comes next. 🎓🚀

05/27/2026

FREE Turing AI Live Webinar! 🤖📐🦘
💡 Unlock the Power of AI for Your Child’s Math Success! 💡

Are you looking for a smarter, more interactive way to support your child's math journey at home? Math Kangaroo USA invites you to a special, FREE Live Webinar:

🌟 Fostering Math Success with the Math Kangaroo Turing AI Tool 🌟

Discover how families can leverage our cutting-edge Turing AI tool to completely transform homework time and exam prep into an engaging, real-time problem-solving adventure!

📅 EVENT DETAILS:
📆 When: Monday, June 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 p.m. EST LIVE (Time Zone Check: 6:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM MST | 4:00 PM PST)
💰 Cost: ABSOLUTELY FREE!

Spaces are limited for the live stream! Secure your family's spot today and bring the future of math learning into your home. 🚀💻

👉 Click to register for FREE! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-c54CBwLTeaq-7YL5xt01A #/registration

05/26/2026

🦘🎉 Kangaroo Kahoot LIVE with! 🎉🦘

🚀 Get ready for a wild summer battle of the brains for students in Grades 1–5!

Join Steve Sherman for:
🧮 Fast-paced arithmetic
🤣 Fun & laughter
🧠 Tricky math challenges
🛍️ Awesome Kangaroo & Kahoot swag prizes!

📅 LIVE Sundays at 1 PM EST:
• June 7
• July 12
• August 9
• August 23
• September 13

💰 Only $49.99 for all 5 live sessions!
👉 Register now: https://mathkangaroo.oasis-lms.com/Public/Catalog/Details.aspx?id=WMzWrXS2z%2bqUTlVtYlJvPQ%3d%3d

05/25/2026

Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸🎖️🕊️
Today, the Math Kangaroo USA family pauses to observe Memorial Day. We join the nation in remembering and honoring the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

As an organization dedicated to nurturing the minds of the next generation, we are profoundly grateful for the freedoms we enjoy today—the freedom to learn, to grow, to innovate, and to chase our dreams. These opportunities are the lasting legacy of the heroes who protected our country.

Today, we express our deepest gratitude to their families and remember that our future is built upon their incredible bravery.

Wishing all of our students, families, coordinators, and volunteers a safe, peaceful, and meaningful Memorial Day weekend. 🕊️❤️🤍💙

05/24/2026

California State Award Ceremony 2026 ☀️🏆🦘
🌟 CALIFORNIA, YOU WERE ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! 🌟

We are still on a high from the 2026 Math Kangaroo California State Award Ceremony! It was a historic, record-breaking day of celebrating young minds, creativity, and community spirit. With over 500 enthusiastic attendees, the energy in the theatre was absolutely electric!

Here are the amazing highlights that made this year’s ceremony unforgettable:

🎨 Our brilliant students blew us away at the Young Entrepreneurs Program and Student Innovation Booths, showcasing everything from custom products to advanced LEGO and science projects.

🤝 True leaders inspire change. The young organizers of the Entrepreneurs Program raised and donated $1,100 to Technovation Girls!

🎭 For the first time ever, our Top-10 state winners took the stage not just for awards, but to share their artistic passions!

📣 SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO OUR DIRECTOR & LEADER! 📣

None of this would have been possible without the vision and tireless leadership of our phenomenal California State Director (Bay Area & Sacramento), Ravikiran Karanjkar!

We are incredibly proud to announce that Ravikiran’s extraordinary dedication to youth education was officially recognized during the ceremony by the highest legislative bodies of the state! He was presented with two prestigious, official certificates in honor of his outstanding community impact:

🏅 California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition 📜
🥇 State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition 📜

Thank you, Ravikiran, for your exceptional commitment to fostering bright young minds. The entire Math Kangaroo USA team congratulates you on this massive, well-deserved honor! 🏆👏

Thank you to all the families, volunteers, and school district leaders who made this spectacular day possible. You are shaping the innovators, leaders, and thinkers of tomorrow!

05/22/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR WASHINGTON STATE! 🏅

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, we are hosting the official Math Kangaroo WA Award Ceremony, and it is going to be absolutely unforgettable!

Here is what makes this celebration extra special:
🌟 Special Guest Speaker: The world-renowned math professor Po-Shen Loh will be giving an inspiring, high-energy talk! Your students will not want to miss his incredible insights on critical thinking, problem-solving, and unlocking their future potential. ✨

🎁 Massive Giveaways & Lottery: We are thrilled to announce that our amazing partners, Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) and Think Academy, are supporting tomorrow's ceremony! Get ready for awesome lotteries, exclusive educational resources, and top-tier math swag. 🎁

To all our brilliant Washington mathletes: Your dedication, curiosity, and hard work have brought you here. Tomorrow is ALL about celebrating YOU!

⏰ When: Tomorrow, May 23
📍 Where: Check your email for the details!

Drop a 🦘 in the comments if you are joining us tomorrow! See you there!

05/21/2026

⭐ Big Math Kangaroo Success in Colorado! 🏔️🏆

Huge congratulations to all the brilliant minds at Peak to Peak Charter School (Lafayette, CO) for an incredible 2026 Math Kangaroo season! A massive thank you to Center Manager Michelle Eckstein for her outstanding leadership. 👏✨

The 2026 Results Are In:
🎯 59 Amazing Participants
🥇 7 National Winners (Top 20)
🌟 5 Colorado State Winners (Top 3)

We are incredibly proud of our students' hard work, critical thinking, and dedication to STEM excellence. Way to go, Peak to Peak! 🎉🦘💪

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Monday	6am - 10pm
Tuesday	6am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

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