Bainville Students Shine at Academic Olympics

Local team earns multiple top finishes at regional competition.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:01pm

A team of five students from Bainville, Montana recently competed in the annual Academic Olympics held in Glasgow, with several members earning top placements in individual events such as English, science, math, and social studies.

Why it matters

The Academic Olympics provide an opportunity for high-achieving students from rural communities to showcase their academic talents and compete against peers from across the region. Strong performances at this event can help boost college applications and open doors for further educational and scholarship opportunities.

The details

The Bainville team consisted of Annalyce Sorenson, Isabelle Anderson, Casey Myers, Kaiden Holmes, and Bodie Olson. Holmes earned a fourth-place finish in English, while Olson placed third in science, sixth in math, and ninth in English. Myers took fifth in science, eighth in English, and eighth in social studies. Anderson placed eighth in social studies.

  • The Academic Olympics competition took place last week in Glasgow, Montana.

The players

Annalyce Sorenson

A member of the Bainville Academic Olympics team.

Isabelle Anderson

A member of the Bainville Academic Olympics team who placed eighth in social studies.

Casey Myers

A member of the Bainville Academic Olympics team who placed fifth in science, eighth in English, and eighth in social studies.

Kaiden Holmes

A member of the Bainville Academic Olympics team who earned a fourth-place finish in English.

Bodie Olson

A member of the Bainville Academic Olympics team who placed third in science, sixth in math, and ninth in English.

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The takeaway

The strong performance of the Bainville students at the Academic Olympics showcases the academic talent and dedication of students in rural Montana communities, and highlights the importance of providing opportunities for these students to compete and excel.