Celebrating Gifted

It is hard to believe we have reached the final edition of Celebrating Gifted for the 2025-2026 school year! This month's newsletter is packed with celebrations of our students' hard work, from the District GT Showcase to the incredible achievements of our GT Academy and Mentorship students.

As we wrap up this year, we want to thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our gifted learners. Whether you are checking out student project videos on our YouTube Channel or considering a leadership role in next year’s GT Parent Advisory Council, your involvement makes our community thrive.

We hope you have a wonderful, restful summer and enjoy the local highlights mentioned below, including the Fit Foodie Family 5K and upcoming Houston Bricks and Art events.

Warm regards,

The FBISD GT Department

We invite you to check out the 2026 District GT Showcase. Student project videos will continue to be uploaded to our YouTube channel, and you can access the playlist through the direct link below.

GT Showcase YouTube Channel

We are excited to invite you to become more involved in supporting our Gifted & Talented (GT) program by joining the GT Parent Advisory Council (GT PAC) for the 2026–27 school year.

The GT PAC provides an opportunity for parents to:

• Share input and feedback on GT programming
• Collaborate with district and campus staff
• Support initiatives that enhance services for gifted learners
• Connect with other families of GT students

If you are interested in serving on the GT PAC, please complete the interest form linked below:

2026-27 GT PAC Representative Interest Form – Fill out form

Your voice and partnership are invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our GT program. We encourage all interested parents to apply!

Thank you for your continued support of our gifted learners.

Families are invited to spend Memorial Day weekend at Sugar Land Town Square for a morning of springtime fitness, community, food, and fun.

After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate at a lively post-race party featuring live entertainment, recovery services, family-friendly activities, and a curated selection of vendors offering delicious bites and wellness-focused finds.

Event Details

This group is created for Houston kids who love LEGO and art — a fun, friendly space to join creative competition events, show off their skills, and leave with a smile, a gift, or even an award! We’re proud to partner with local businesses, certified art instructors, and trusted franchises to bring high-quality, hands-on events to our community.

Join the Brick Heroes Headquarters event at The Teahouse Tapioca and Tea - Sugar Land location at 3536 Highway 6 South.

More Details

Final conferences to review the GT Learning Plan will be completed by May 8. Parents may view their student’s final GT Learning Plan in Skyward Q on or after May 8.

GT Learning Plan Web Page

Spring was an exciting season at the Gifted and Talented Academy at Quail Valley Middle School. On March 9th, GTA7 students hosted over 300 fifth graders at the Be the Change Expo, where they shared research on real-world issues through engaging, interactive exhibits—an inspiring experience for all.

GTA7 students also traveled to San Antonio for their “Texas Journeys” trip, visiting the San Jose Mission, El Mercado, the Alamo, and the Meadows Center, with plenty of hands-on learning along the way (and a few Buc-ee’s stops).

On March 24th, GTA6 students showcased over 185 “Imagine the Change” projects, reflecting on their learning and inspiring attendees with their ideas for making a difference.

Meanwhile, over 300 applications were reviewed for next year’s incoming 6th grade class, with 200 students selected and 47 waitlisted.

Looking ahead, GTA8 students are preparing for the first annual Manifest the Change Showcase. Additionally, 18 students will be recognized by Baylor TIP, and a team of GTA7 and GTA8 students will compete in the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C. Exciting times at the GTA!

GTA Students in the Junior MD Club got to experience an authentic look into the world of medical research and healthcare careers by visiting the Houston Methodist Research Institute in the Texas Medical Center. In addition to a guided tour and interaction with medical students and research trainees, students also had the opportunity to see and learn about emerging technology and tools currently shaping the future of medicine.

The Class of 2026 put on a stellar showcase on April 28, 2026. The GT Mentorship Showcase gives these hardworking students and their mentors an opportunity to display their work and to celebrate the year of growth and community. To see a list of all of our mentors for the Class of 2026, see our Mentors and Partners web page.

Please are very pleased and excited to announce the new GT Mentorship Cohort, Class of 2027:

Enoch Adebiyi (Willowridge HS), Arya Ahmadi (Clements HS), Jolie Anger (Ridge Point HS), Rithika Arulkumar (Austin HS), Lana Attar (Dulles HS), Sri Balajepally (Travis HS), Kate Brock (Ridge Point HS), Emmitt Chong (Clements HS), Simeon Fekade (Clements HS), Jewel George (Elkins HS), Sonali Gupta (Clements HS), Anika Huang (Marshall HS), Dominic Laverde (Clements HS), Fernanda Martinez (Kempner HS), Ifza Momin (Austin HS), Yusuf Mukhtar (Travis HS), Tristan Nguyen (Ridge Point HS), Michael Okeke (Travis HS), Julia Olive (Austin HS), Ugochi Onochie (Elkins HS), Kira Poaches (Crawford HS), Rohan Raj (Ridge Point HS), Dustin Rhodes (Hightower HS), Neal Sharma (Dulles HS), Isabella Spiropoulos (Hightower HS), Rohith Sriram (Dulles HS), Shriya Vaidya (Dulles HS), and Sapphire Ware (Marshall HS).