The Martin County School District is proud to announce that six teams are advancing to the Florida Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament following an impressive showing at the Treasure Coast Regional competition, held on Feb. 28 at Treasure Coast High School.
This year marked a significant milestone for the District, as high school teams competed for the first time and quickly distinguished themselves in competition. In total, 15 teams represented the Martin County School District across elementary, middle, and high school divisions, demonstrating creativity, collaboration, and advanced problem-solving skills.
Schools represented at the regional competition included: Bessey Creek Elementary School, Citrus Grove Elementary School, Crystal Lake Elementary School, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Felix A. Williams Elementary School, Hidden Oaks Middle School, Hobe Sound Elementary School, Indiantown Middle School, Jensen Beach Elementary School, Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School, Palm City Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School, SeaWind Elementary School, and Warfield Elementary School.
The following teams will compete at the state tournament in Orlando this April. Congratulations to:
Problem 1, Division 1: Jensen Beach Elementary
Problem 3, Division 3: Martin County High and Jensen Beach High
Problem 4, Division 1: Felix A. Williams Elementary
Problem 5, Division 1: Crystal Lake Elementary
Problem 5, Division 2: Hidden Oaks Middle
Odyssey of the Mind challenges students to solve complex, long-term problems through engineering, performance, technical design, and teamwork. Students must develop original solutions, manage budgets, meet strict guidelines, and present before judges.
“It’s inspiring to see how Odyssey of the Mind continues to expand across our schools,” Superintendent Michael Maine said. “With high school teams competing for the first time and advancing to state, we are seeing the full impact of investing in creativity and problem-solving at every level. Our students continue to raise the bar.”
In addition to the team accomplishments, first-year Martin County High School coach Jai Matthews was honored with the prestigious OMER’s Award, which recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding creativity, leadership, and dedication. Judges and fellow coaches highlighted the trust she built within her team and the pride and enthusiasm she consistently demonstrates in supporting her students’ work.
Odyssey of the Mind challenges students to solve complex problems through performance, engineering, and teamwork—all skills that reflect the District’s commitment to academic excellence and real-world learning.
As the six advancing teams prepare for the state tournament on April 4 in Orlando, the Martin County School District celebrates not only their success, but the innovation, perseverance, and excellence demonstrated by every student who competed in the regional competition.
View photos from the competition here: Odyssey of the Mind Regionals 2026