Interested in the Academic Year EMF Program?
MEGSSS Academic Year (EMF) Program – Year One and Year Two offered for 2025-2026
Even though Project MEGSSS has provided enrichment for mathematically talented students in the St. Louis area for over 40 years, we expanded our scope with an exciting new instructor-led online learning platform. The provides a faculty member once a week in real time to explain, review and prepare students for the week’s work. (Similar to how the classroom program works) The program expands the MEGSSS reach to include rural areas and school districts outside the St. Louis area to have access to this enriching math program.
Do you want your child to participate in this after school math enrichment program? CLICK HERE
The Year One In-Class format is taught by Dr. Hunt at the Lindbergh Idea Gifted Center on Tuesday afternoon, 4pm-5:30pm; at the Sperreng Middle School on Wednesday, 4:30pm-6pm, and at the Our Lady of Lourdes School on Wednesdays starting at 2pm. MEGSSS is planning to add another classroom in a different school district for the 2025-2026 school year. And in the 25-26 academic year, we will offer the Elements of Mathematics: Foundations Year Two program for all MEGSSS students completing Year One.
The online, teacher-led format meets on Monday evenings at 5pm.
All program formats cover the same information — parents register for the day and format that fits best in their child’s schedule.
MEGSSS will continue to offer highly qualified faculty, working with the superior curriculum, to academically challenge students beyond traditional school offerings.
What Is Project MEGSSS?
(Mathematics Enrichment for Secondary School Students)
Project MEGSSS (Mathematics Education for Gifted Secondary School Students) is a nonprofit dedicated to developing middle school students’ mathematical talents through an advanced and rigorous curriculum. For over 40 years, MEGSSS has guided motivated middle-school learners on a path toward high-level mathematical thinking and problem-solving.
Project MEGSSS was incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 1980, the offshoot of a Saint Louis-based, government-funded educational research project.
Based on the Elements of Mathematics, a curriculum designed to enrich and expand the mathematical abilities of middle school students, this unique core program broadens exposure to the world of mathematics and focuses on reinforcing elementary and middle school math concepts and logic in preparation for high-level mathematics in secondary school and college. This is not tutoring, it is a high level enrichment program for students who have an interest in Math and a strong work ethic.
Why Choose MEGSSS?
The Elements of Mathematics Foundations (EMF) program is unlike traditional math classes. In Year One, students will:
- Think critically: Solve complex, real-world problems.
- Build deep understanding: Go beyond memorization to grasp the “why” behind mathematical concepts.
- Get ahead: Lay a foundation that prepares them for success in high school honors math, advanced STEM courses, and beyond.
What’s Happening at the Lindbergh School District:
For the past two years, we’ve brought the first year of EMF to the Lindbergh school district. Our unique approach includes small class sizes, expert instructors, and a focus on the joy of discovery. MEGSSS students learn together, inspire each other, and emerge as confident problem-solvers. We plan to add another school district for the 2025-2026 school year—and we offer a fully online, instructor-led format, too
How to Join Us:
MEGSSS is now accepting Requests for Information for the 2025-2026 academic year. If your student is ready for an exciting challenge in mathematics, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more about our program, the admission process, the free math evaluation test, and tuition assistance options by visiting megsss.org.
Register for the 2025-2026 Aptitude exam by CLICKING HERE
Unlock Your Child’s Potential:
With MEGSSS, your student will gain the skills, confidence, and enthusiasm to tackle the math challenges of tomorrow. Join a proud tradition of excellence, and let’s work together to take your child’s mathematical journey to the next level.
In-Class format is taught at the Lindbergh Idea Gifted Center on Tuesday afternoon, 4pm-5:30pm; at the Sperreng Middle School on Wednesday, 4:30pm-6pm, and at the Our Lady of Lourdes School on Wednesdays starting at 2pm.
The online, teacher-led format meets on Monday evenings at 5pm.
Register for the day and format that fits best in your child’s schedule. MEGSSS will continue to offer highly qualified faculty, working with the superior curriculum, to academically challenge students beyond traditional school offerings.
Teachers may nominate Middle School Students with an interest in Mathematics (Parents, please go to the registration page to start the process)
MEGSSS is accepting Nominations for Middle School students with a spark for Mathematics to participate in this Enrichment Program.
On ground and online platforms are available.
Ready to nominate a Middle School Math student? Click the button below.
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Meet Project MEGSSS Ambassadors
Blake Schaper, since being introduced to mathematics in preschool, has had a love for numbers, and all abstract ideas for that matter.
His love of learning and his quest for knowledge has allowed him to start taking college classes at age 12, and to start calculus at 14. He is a member of the Lewis and Clark Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society since being inducted after dual enrollment in 2019.
Blake is also a proud member of the Mathematical Association of America. He has finished Calculus CD this past year and hopes to study differential equations in his senior year.
Blake Schaper graduated from MEGSSS in 2020 and is excited to help MEGSSS grow after the pandemic.
Amol Bansal is a graduate of the Elements program (2019-2022).
He graduated in May 2022 with high accolades and was the student speaker at the commencement ceremony. To share his math passion with the next batch(es) of Elements students, he is returning as a tutor.
Amol is a math enthusiast. He has participated in extensive math enrichment activities, including prestigious math camps and math circles. He also participates in different math and science competitions.
He twice (in 2021 and 2022) earned the first-place award in the virtual annual science fair by the American Statistical Association (ASA) in the middle school category.
Outside of STEM, he enjoys playing tennis and piano and reading Indian mythology. He also likes watching and analyzing all kinds of sports.