Clayton Math Pentathlon Team Named 2012 National Champions

Clayton Elementary School's Math Pentathlon team has been named the 2012 National Champions. The students will be recognized tomorrow at a special school assembly. Math Pentathlon is a program of interactive problem-solving games, designed to motivate and strengthen basic math concepts and skills for students in kindergarten through 7th grade.

This is the fifth year Clayton students have participated in the program. They claimed the national title in 2008 and earned the Texas state trophy in 2009.

Who: Clayton Elementary School's Math Pentathlon Team

What: Assembly recognizing team as 2012 National Champions

When: 7:40 a.m. Friday, May 18

Where: Clayton Elementary School cafeteria, 7525 La Crosse Ave.