Flagler Schools Students Qualify for International Competition — Who Made It and What It Means

Flagler Schools Students Qualify for International Competition — Who Made It and What It Means

Flagler Schools Students Qualify for International Competition — Who Made It and What It Means

Dozens of Flagler Schools students are advancing to an international academic competition after strong performances at the state level. A total of 45 students earned invitations to the Future Problem Solving World Finals, highlighting the strength of local programs across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Flagler Students Earn Spot on the Global Stage

More than 150 Flagler Schools students participated in the recent state-level Future Problem Solving competition in Florida, with standout performances across multiple categories.

From that group, 45 students qualified for the World Finals, which will take place June 10–14 at Indiana University.

This achievement places Flagler students among top problem-solvers worldwide, competing in areas such as global issues, community projects, creative writing, and storytelling.

Why This Matters for Flagler County

This isn’t just a competition—it reflects something bigger happening locally:

• Strong academic programs across multiple Flagler schools
• Collaboration between elementary, middle, and high school students
• National and international recognition for student achievement
• Real-world problem-solving skills being developed early

Schools represented include:

• Flagler Palm Coast High School
• Matanzas High School
• Indian Trails Middle School
• Rymfire Elementary School

Top Highlights from Flagler Students

While dozens of students placed across categories, several standout achievements include:

Scholarship Winners

• Arianna Slaughter (FPC) — $500
• Lily Lisowski (Matanzas) — $500
• Lilian Ames (FPC) — $250
• Abbie Blumengarten (FPC) — $250

First Place Finishes (Selected)

• Global Issues — Action Plan Presentation (FPC Team)
• Community Projects — Individual (Indian Trails)
• Community Projects — Team (Rymfire Elementary & Indian Trails)
• Creative Writing — Matanzas High School
• Storytelling — Indian Trails Middle & FPC High School

International Competition Qualifiers

Multiple teams and individuals across all divisions received invitations to compete at the World Finals, including entries from:

• Flagler Palm Coast High School
• Matanzas High School
• Indian Trails Middle School
• Rymfire Elementary School

What Is Future Problem Solving?

Future Problem Solving (FPS) is an academic program that challenges students to think critically about real-world issues, develop solutions, and present them through research, writing, and teamwork.

Competitions include:

• Global Issues Problem Solving
• Community Projects
• Creative Writing
• Storytelling
• Action Plan Presentations

Students are judged on creativity, critical thinking, and the ability to develop actionable solutions.

What Happens Next?

Students who qualified will move on to the Future Problem Solving World Finals in June, where they will compete against top students from around the world.

For many, this is not just a competition—but a stepping stone toward future academic and career opportunities in leadership, innovation, and global problem-solving.

People Also Ask

How many Flagler students qualified for the World Finals?
A total of 45 students from Flagler Schools earned invitations to compete internationally.

Where is the World Finals being held?
The competition will take place at Indiana University from June 10–14.

What schools participated from Flagler County?
Students from Flagler Palm Coast High School, Matanzas High School, Indian Trails Middle School, and Rymfire Elementary competed and placed.

What do students compete in?
Categories include global issues problem solving, community projects, creative writing, storytelling, and action plan presentations.

Full Results and Student Recognition

Flagler Schools students placed across multiple divisions and categories, including team and individual competitions in global issues, community projects, creative writing, and storytelling.

Due to the volume of participants and placements, families and community members are encouraged to review the full results provided by Flagler Schools for complete student recognition