Math Kangaroo USA

Quarry Lane Lower School students demonstrated national-level excellence in this international mathematics competition:
Grade 5

• 3 First Place Winners (Perfect Score; Ranked #1 Nationally)

• 5 students in the 90th–99th percentile

• 4 students in the 80th–89th percentile

Grade 4

• 1 student in the 90th–99th percentile

• 5 students in the 80th–89th percentile

Grade 3

• 1 First Place Winner (Ranked #1 Nationally)

• 3 students in the 90th–99th percentile

• 3 students in the 80th–89th percentile

Grade 2

• 2 students in the 90th–99th percentile

• 2 students in the 80th–89th percentile

Grade 1

• 1 student in the 90th–99th percentile

• 4 students in the 80th–89th percentile

Noetic Learning Math Contest

Fall Results

• Grade 5: 1st Place National Team Award, 7 Perfect Scores, 13 National Honor Roll Winners

• Grade 4: 9th Place National, 2nd in CA, 1 Perfect Score, 6 Honor Roll Winners

• Grade 3: 4th National, 2nd in CA, 1 Perfect Score, 6 Honor Roll Winners

• Grade 2: 13th National, 7th in CA, 5 Honor Roll Winners

Spring Results

• Grade 5: 1st Place National Team Award, 8 Perfect Scores, 15 Honor Roll Winners

• Grade 4: 8th National, 3 Perfect Scores, 7 Honor Roll Winners

• Grade 3: 4th National, 4 Perfect Scores, 10 Honor Roll Winners

• Grade 2: 5th National, 2 Perfect Scores, 7 Honor Roll Winners

Continental Math League (CML)

Grade 5

• #1 Leading School in California for Cumulative Score

• 1st Place National Winner (180/180 points)

• Leading Team in all 5 Meets

Grade 4

• #1 in California

• 4th Place Regional Winner (167/180 points)

• Led Meet 1 and Meet 5

Grade 3

• #4 Leading School in California

Grade 2

• #2 Leading School in California

MOEMS (Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools – Division E)

• Highest Team Achievement Plaque (Top 10% of all teams)

• Meritorious Award for Outstanding Achievement (Top 20%)

• Top 2%: 5 students

• Top 10%: 9 students

• Top 20%: 5 students

• Top 25%: 10 students

• Top 30%: 2 students

• Top 40%: 2 students

• Top 50%: 4 students

MOEMS – (Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools – Division M)

Quarry Lane’s Division M team earned one of the highest national achievement awards out of more than 15,000 students.

• 1 student earned a perfect score of 25, placing in the top 2% nationally, and received a Gold Pin and Team Winner title

• 6 students earned Silver Pins for scores of 20–23 (Top 10% nationally)

• Additional rankings:

  • 7 students in the Top 20%

  • 3 students in the Top 25%

  • 5 students in the Top 30%

  • 2 students in the Top 40%

  • 3 students in the Top 50%

Noetic Learning Math Contest – Fall

• All three middle school grades earned National Team Achievement Awards

Team Rankings

• Grade 8: #2 in CA | #10 Nationally

• Grade 7: #2 in CA | #7 Nationally

• Grade 6: #3 in CA | #10 Nationally

Noetic Learning Math Contest – Spring

• Grade 8: Team Award | 5th in CA | 2 Honor Roll | 10 Honorable Mention

• Grade 7: Team Award | 5th in CA | 2 Honor Roll | 11 Honorable Mention

• Grade 6: Team Award | 3rd in CA | 6 Honor Roll (2 with perfect scores) | 11 Honorable Mention

Continental Math League (CML)

Grade 8

• #1 in California | Regional Winner

• National Leaderboard Placement

Grade 7

• #1 in California | Regional Winner

• Leading School across all meets

• 2 students placed on National Leaderboard

Grade 6

• Tied for 1st in California (Meet 5)

• 2 students earned perfect scores (30/30)

• Recognized as a leading school in Meets 3 and 4

AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competitions – 2025)

One of the most rigorous and competitive math contests for middle schoolers in the U.S., the AMC 8 measures deep understanding and advanced problem-solving.

• 1 student named to the Honor Roll of Distinction (Top 1% nationally)

• 5 additional students achieved Honor Roll recognition

Coming Soon

QLS Students Compete at the Anatomage National Tournament

In their national debut, Quarry Lane’s Anatomage Team—The Lethal Lymphnodes—demonstrated incredible determination, teamwork, and academic excellence at the prestigious Anatomage National Tournament

Tournament Highlights

• 34th Place National Ranking out of hundreds of teams nationwide

• 3rd Place Finish in the Tablet Competition

• Competed against top high school teams in the nation in a rigorous, team-based pre-med challenge using the Anatomage Table

Qualifying Journey

• First Year participating in Anatomage competitions

• Advanced from the Anatomage California Regional Qualifier

• Qualified through a virtual national-level competition to reach the finals

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Quarry Lane’s growing pre-med and biomedical science program. We are proud to offer students access to advanced tools like the Anatomage Table and opportunities to compete on the national stage in applied anatomy and physiology.

Quarry Lane students soared to new heights at the 23rd annual American Rocketry Challenge, the largest student rocketry competition in the nation.

After months of engineering, testing, and collaboration, the QLS team qualified for the National Finals held in Washington, D.C.—a significant accomplishment in this elite STEM competition.

• Top 100 in the Nation

• Placed 46th out of 100 finalist teams nationwide

This achievement reflects not only the students’ technical knowledge and precision, but also their ability to work under pressure, adapt to constraints, and pursue excellence in hands-on aerospace design.

Quarry Lane students demonstrated their scientific knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking in this year’s regional Science Bowl competitions—rigorous academic tournaments sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

• The Middle School Team competed in the Sandia National Laboratories Regional Science Bowl, tackling complex questions in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.

• The High School Team competed at the Stanford Science Bowl, engaging in fast-paced rounds against some of the most competitive high school teams in the region.

Participation in these prestigious events builds academic confidence and reflects QLS’s strong foundation in science and critical thinking.

Quarry Lane students delivered standout performances across both Middle and Upper School divisions:
Middle School (19 Participants)

• 1 Grand Award & 1st Place Winner 

• 8 Second Place

• 8 Third Place

• 2 Fourth Place

Upper School (22 Participants)

• 3 First Place Winners

• 1 Grade-Level Award Winner

• 4 Second Place

• 10 Third Place

• 5 Fourth Place

Special Recognition:

• Ms.Zenker-Nasseri honored with the Teacher of the Year Award

California State Science Fair

• Middle School: 1 student earned 2nd Place at the prestigious statewide competition, one of the most competitive science fairs in California

Alameda Regional Science Olympiad

Quarry Lane teams competed in one of the most challenging STEM competitions of the year, demonstrating excellence across multiple events:

Upper School – Division C

• 15th Overall out of highly competitive Bay Area teams

• Two 1st Place finishes

• One 2nd Place, One 3rd Place, Two 4th Place

Middle School – Division B

• One 4th Place, Two 5th Place
• One 8th Place, One 9th Place

Aggie Invitational (UC Davis)

Upper School students also represented QLS at the Aggie Invitational:

• Earned 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and 5th Place finishes in their events, further establishing Quarry Lane as a strong contender in regional STEM competitions.

At Quarry Lane, robotics is more than a competition—it's a student-led ecosystem of innovation, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving. Students participate in hands-on STEM learning through design, coding, engineering, and outreach from middle school through high school.

Competitive Highlights

• Two robots fielded at the Capital City Classic

• Earned a playoff berth the Capital City Classic

• Three consecutive playoff appearances during the 2024 season

• Advanced further in each event, demonstrating technical growth and competitive resilience

• Business team represented TECH Support and Quarry Lane in the pits and formal presentations

Leadership & Outreach

• Year-round robot tours introduce STEM and robotics to the broader community

• Four FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) tournaments hosted at Quarry Lane

• Two FIRST LEGO Challenge (FLL) tournaments hosted on campus

• Outreach and events are aligned with FIRST's mission and Quarry Lane's commitment to innovation, mentorship, and service

Program Impact & Mentorship

• Quarry Lane sponsors two additional high school FTC teams

• High school students' mentor three middle school FTC teams and multiple FLL teams, with guidance from faculty mentors

• From middle school through upper school, students engage in rigorous, student-driven competition and meaningful outreach efforts that develop leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise

Quarry Lane’s Speech and Debate program fosters intellectual rigor, persuasive communication, and confident public speaking. Students compete at local, regional, and national levels—often placing among the top speakers in the country.

Competitive Highlights

• The QLS Speech and Debate team earned a total of 278 awards in the 2023–2024 season

• Awards included numerous 1st Place finishes and Top Speaker recognitions across multiple categories and tournaments

Quarry Lane’s DECA program prepares students for leadership in business, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship through high-impact competition and real-world skill development.

NorCal DECA Regional Conference

• 13 Total DECA Glass Awards (Top 3 in event categories)

• 45% Glass Rate across all QLS competitors

• Award Breakdown:

  • 5 First Place Awards

  • 4 Second Place Awards

  • 2 Third Place Awards

  • 2 Fourth Place Awards

  • 3 Seventh Place Awards

  • 2 Eighth Place Awards

  • 1 Ninth Place Award

  • 1 Tenth Place Award

California DECA State Career Development Conference

• 29 QLS Competitors

• 7 Top 10 Finalists

• 3 DECA Glass Winners (Top 3 placements in event)

DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC)

• 4 QLS students qualified for the international stage

• 2 students competed

• 1 student earned Top 10 Finalist honors in Business Finance

The humanities program at Quarry Lane nurtures strong voices, creative expression, and global awareness. Through award-winning writing, student publications, and leadership in Model United Nations, QLS students engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

• 3 Gold Key Awards in the 2024–2025 Scholastic Writing Contest — the highest regional honor awarded by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers

Model United Nations (Model UN)

Quarry Lane students showcased diplomacy, critical thinking, and global citizenship in several Model UN conferences throughout the year:

• Las Lomas Conference: 2 students earned Verbal Commendations

• Santa Clara Conference: 1 student received the Outstanding Delegate Award

• Gunn High School Conference: 1 student earned an Honorable Mention