The Presidential AI Challenge, a White House K-12 AI Initiative, seeks to inspire young people and educators to create AI-based innovative solutions to community challenges while fostering AI interest and competency. We are proud of our AI4MiddleSchools students and teachers and their efforts in the Presidential AI Challenge.

AI4MiddleSchools had 42 total projects submitted. Of the 42 projects there were 23 Track I submissions, 17 Track II Submissions and two Track III (teacher) submissions. There were 12 teachers from four states that mentored students and guided them through the process of developing their projects. Over 100 students participated by working alone or teaming up to produce their AI solution-based projects. 

Six teams were named state finalists in Texas, New York and Georgia. We are happy to announce they moved forward to the regional competition of the Presidential AI Challenge.

Texas Finalists:
Running Out of Water (Track I) by Averie, Maxwell, Donaven, and Neyvn, Dr. Hopkins, Kaffie Middle School, Corpus Christi ISD, Corpus Christi, Texas
Facilitating the Fearless (Track II) by Mason, Octavie, and Juliet, Mrs. Dunn, Memorial Middle School, Spring Branch ISD, Houston, Texas 

New York Finalists:
Debate Ace (Track II) by Marlowe, Mrs. Powers, Hackley School, Tarrytown School District, Tarrytown, New York
Abyss Resources (Track II) by Alice, Mrs. Powers, Hackley School, Tarrytown School District, Tarrytown, New York

Georgia Finalists:
AI-Powered Community Property History Explorer (Track I) by Kyren, Blake, and Jamir, Mr. Williams, Tucker Middle School, DeKalb County School District, Tucker, Georgia 

GlucoGuide (Track II) by Endrias, Prabal, and Ayden, Mr. Medeiros, Tucker Middle School, DeKalb County School District, Tucker, Georgia 

“This experience had a powerful impact on my students. They developed strong teamwork skills, gained a deep understanding of artificial intelligence, and became more aware of community issues and potential solutions. It sparked a lasting interest in how AI works, and they are already thinking ahead to next year’s competition.”
-Mrs. Gail Dunn, Teacher, Memorial Middle School, Spring Branch ISD, Houston, Texas 

Congratulations to those teams who moved forward! Participating in State Competitions is a big accomplishment.