Seven Midlothian Destination Imagination teams excelled at Global Finals

Seven Midlothian ISD Destination Imagination (DI) teams earned top-15 finishes at the 2026 Destination Imagination Global Finals, the organization's premier international competition, held in Kansas City during the last week of May.

The teams qualified for Global Finals after outstanding performances at the Texas Lone Star Finals, where they demonstrated exceptional creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Destination Imagination is a project-based educational program that challenges students to solve open-ended STEAM and service-learning challenges while developing essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance and innovation.

Representing Midlothian ISD at Global Finals were students from elementary, middle and high school campuses who competed alongside thousands of participants from across the United States and 16 other countries. In addition to presenting their long-term challenge solutions, teams participated in Instant Challenges that tested creativity, collaboration and critical thinking under pressure.

Super Smart Thinking T-Rexes, Baxter Elementary
9th Place Service Learning
Team Members: Kylar Moore, Knox Moore, Leah Castles, Rayleigh Delay, Wyatt Wilkins
Team Managers: Danielle Moore, Brittany Castles

Red Hot Silly Peppers, LaRue Miller Elementary
8th Place Service Learning
Team Members: Corina Salcedo, McKenzie Arriaga, Lane Kornegay, Alex Benson, Cade Templeton, Max Karaman, Phoebe Wells
Team Managers: Jessica Arriaga, Allison Templeton

Technically It's Service, Dieterich Middle School
4th Place Service Learning, 14th Place Technical Challenge
Team Members: Casey Arriaga, Maycie Wilborn, Norah Harmonson, Taiwo Alamundune, Julia Josselyn
Team Manager: Jessica Arriaga

Super Kooper's Mental Marrowverse, Dieterich Middle School
3rd Place Scientific Challenge, 10th Place Fine Arts Challenge, High Instant Challenge Award, Renaissance Award
Team Members: Brock Behan, Rhys Disney, Zac Valverde, Ella Lamm, Zoe Valverde, Luke Baldwin, Jackson Everhart
Team Managers: Kristen Behan, Laura Valverde

Rollerblading Wizards, Walnut Grove Middle School and Heritage High School
11th Place Service Learning Challenge
Team Members: Wyatt Stillwell, Olivia Stillwell, Tyler Langbien, Jenna Addicks, Deborah Bolduc, Olivia Morgan
Team Managers: Hilary Stillwell, Alyssa Heimer

The district is incredibly proud of all teams for representing Midlothian ISD on the international stage. Their success reflects the district's commitment to fostering creativity, innovation and excellence while empowering students to become confident problem-solvers and collaborative leaders.

About Destination Imagination
Destination Imagination is a nonprofit educational organization that inspires students to build confidence and develop creativity through collaborative, hands-on STEAM and service-learning challenges. Participants develop skills in engineering, fine arts, improvisation, research, critical thinking and teamwork while preparing for future success in school, careers and life.