Elementary Teams Tackle 2026 Governor’s Cup

As Kentucky’s premier academic competition, the Governor’s Cup encourages depth and breadth of knowledge, cultural literacy, teamwork, leadership, creativity, risk assessment, and critical thinking. Teams from Fayette County Public Schools recently launched the 2026 elementary school series in geographical district-level contests. 

District 77 Overall: 1. Ashland; 2. Meadowthorpe; 3. Maxwell

Quick Recall: Ashland

Future Problem Solving: Maxwell

Individual Winners:

• Math – Minjoon Doh of Ashland
• Science – Rian Shine of Meadowthorpe
• Social Studies – Samuel Boone of Ashland
• Language Arts – Peter Swanson of Ashland
• Arts & Humanities – Rihan Desai of Meadowthorpe
• Composition – Kendall Reedy of Ashland

District 77 Complete Results

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District 78 Overall: 1. Cassidy

Future Problem Solving: Cassidy

Individual Winners (all from Cassidy):

• Math – William King
• Social Studies – William King
• Arts & Humanities – Ben Morris
• Composition – Campbell MacSwan

District 78 Complete Results

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District 79 Overall: 1. Wellington; 2. Tates Creek; 4. Garrett Morgan

Quick Recall: Tates Creek

Individual Winners:

• Math – Ava Wen of Wellington
• Social Studies – Aaryan Kolekar of Tates Creek
• Language Arts – Jolene Kennedy of Wellington
• Arts & Humanities – Aidyn Haddix of Garrett Morgan
• Composition – Sellek Curtis of Wellington

District 79 Complete Results

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The elementary regionals conclude Feb. 28. This age group does not compete in the state finals in Louisville. 

Source: Kentucky Association for Academic Competition