Celebrating Gifted
February 2026
Deadline: February 27, 2026
Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented has opened its annual scholarship applications, and there are three different scholarships:
- Grades K-12: Summer Enrichment Scholarships
- Graduating Senior: Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship
- Graduating Senior: Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship
The scholarship details and application are located on the TAGT link below.
FBISD is happy to announce our GT summer camps for the summer of 2026. Our STEM-based camps will be offered 1st – 2nd & 3rd – 5th grade for gifted students, with other grade-bands to follow in subsequent years.
Registration for summer camp will open on February 12, 2026, at 12 p.m. Summer camp details and registration information is available on our website, along with the registration information link.
Students should register for the camp that matches the grade they will be in during the 26-27 school year.
During the summer of 2026, the GT Department will be offering three STEM-based camps for students. These camps include the following:
- 1st – 2nd Organisms and Environments
- 3rd – 5th Space
- 3rd – 5th Aquatic Science
*Important* These camps are identical experiences to our 2025 Summer Camp Program.
As logistics and decisions are finalized, we will release them to applicable stakeholders. We look forward to expanding our camp this summer and providing an opportunity for our students to enhance and showcase their skills.
Lunches of Love
Please join us at the GT PAC Spring 2026 Volunteer Event at First Colony Branch Library to serve Lunches of Love, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will be decorating lunch bags to spread kindness to the lunch recipients!
Lunches of Love is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping end childhood hunger in Fort Bend County by providing free, nutritious sack lunches to children during extended school holidays and weekends.
Families will need to REGISTER, and specific details will be shared via email as the event gets closer. Thank you for giving your support to our community!
Every Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Fresh and Flavorful Produce: Dive into a cornucopia of colorful fruits and vegetables, lovingly grown by local farmers. Taste the difference freshness makes!
- Ready-to-Eat Delights: Satisfy your cravings with mouthwatering ready-to-eat foods. From morning munchies to international cuisine, there's something for every palate.
- Spice Up Your Life: Explore a world of flavors with their selection of spices and seasonings. Elevate your culinary creations to a whole new level!
- Farm-Fresh Eggs: Start your day right with farm-fresh eggs, straight from the coop. They are the secret ingredient to the perfect breakfast.
- Tender Grass-Fed Meats: For the health-conscious carnivores, our grass-fed meats are a lean and delicious choice you can feel good about.
- Golden Honey: Sweeten your day with pure, local honey. It's not only delicious but also full of natural goodness.
- Treats for Furry Friends: Don't forget your four-legged companions! They have a special selection of dog treats that will make tails wag with delight.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Bring the whole family! The market exudes a warm and welcoming vibe, making it the perfect weekend outing.
- Food Trucks: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights from our food trucks. There's something for everyone, so no one goes home hungry.
- Live Music: Groove to the rhythm of live music as you explore the market. It's the perfect backdrop to your shopping adventure.
February 22, 2026 - Grades 1-8
MathFest '26: Logic and Reasoning Edition - Building Critical Skills for Competitions & Beyond with Fun!
This winter, MathFest is transforming into a fun arena to understand logic and reasoning. As competition season approaches, we are shifting the focus from standard calculation to the Logic, Reasoning, and Strategy required to excel in global challenges like Math Kangaroo, AMC 8, and MOEMS. This event is FREE of cost.
- For Beginners: A low-pressure, hands-on introduction to "thinking outside the box" and solving puzzles without fear.
- For Advanced Students: A strategic training ground to sharpen speed, accuracy, and problem-solving techniques.
The Experience
The event features a structured rotation through Four Skill Stations followed by a live quiz.
- Station 1: The Pattern Decoder (Algebraic & Geometric Logic)- Masters the matchstick logic puzzles frequent in MOEMS and visualizes Pascal’s Triangle (number patterns) often tested in AMC 8.
- Station 2: The Operations Gym (Mental Agility): "Can You Make a 0?"- Builds the Order of Operations and Equation Balancing speed required for the MathCounts Countdown Round and AMC 8 arithmetic sections.
- Station 3: The Visual Architect (Spatial Deduction): "Unknown Squares."- Directly models the Rectangle Dissection and Area Logic problems that are a staple in Math Kangaroo and AMC 8 Geometry sections.
- Station 4: The Partition Puzzle (Combinatorial Logic): "Dot Clusters."- Trains students in Tiling and Polyominoes, a key spatial skill found in Math Kangaroo and advanced Logic Olympiads.
The Assessment: Must bring a phone or tablet to participate.
- The Quiz: A gamified, tiered quiz (Kahoot style) covering Visuals, Patterns, and Word Problems.
- The Report: Parents receive a MathFit Insight Report, identifying their child's specific strengths (e.g., "Strong Visual Logic, needs focus on Sequential Reasoning").
Event Time: 1 pm to 4:15 pm
- Quiz Competition (Grades 1–8)
4. Rewards & Recognition
- For All: A Certificate of Participation confirming completion of the fest
- MathFit Goodies for Everyone!
- For Winners: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals awarded to the top quiz scorers in each grade category.
It’s almost time to celebrate our students' hard work! Over the coming weeks, keep an eye out for specific details regarding your school’s GT Showcase, which will be sent directly from your campus.
To help our young scholars feel confident and prepared, project work will conclude by the end of February. This timeline ensures everyone has ample time to polish their presentations and add those final creative touches. Since each school manages its own specific schedule, please watch for updates from your campus. We are so excited to see these brilliant projects come to life!
Learn More: Visit your school’s website under Students & Parents > Gifted and Talented for full details
Application Window is OPEN!
The Gifted & Talented Academy (GTA) at Quail Valley Middle School is the only middle school academy program in FBISD. It offers a unique curriculum tailored to meet the social-emotional and academic needs of gifted children. All GT-identified 5th grade students are encouraged to apply for this program. The application window for the GTA opens on February 1st and closes on the last day of February each year. FBISD provides transportation to and from Quail Valley Middle School for students who come to the academy.
In the GTA, students take all their core classes (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish) in a supportive environment where every student in the class is GT-identified. The teachers in the GTA are trained in, well-versed in, and skilled in meeting the needs of gifted students, and the curriculum is specially designed, featuring unique projects and lessons as well as numerous off-campus field experiences each year—all created with the gifted learner in mind.
Interested GT-identified students and their parents are invited to the GTA Expo of Excellence Information Night at Quail Valley Middle School on Thursday, February 12th from 6:30-8:00 pm. The Expo of Excellence is a chance to see what the GTA is all about firsthand. It will feature numerous student projects and presentations, as well as information about the GTA and how to apply. You can register for the Expo of Excellence at this link: Expo of Excellence 2/12/26
Want to know more? Watch this video to see for yourself what makes the GTA special. Video: Learn About the GTA or visit the GTA website at www.fortbendisd.com/gtacademy. This page includes information about the GTA and the application process in particular.
Please contact the Joseph Bernhart, Academy Coordinator, at joseph.bernhart@fortbendisd.gov or (281) 634-6687 if you have any questions or would like to learn more.
During February, students in our GT program will be reviewing their personalized learning goals with their teachers. This process allows them to reflect on their progress, celebrate achievements, and set fresh objectives for continued growth.
To ensure your involvement in this meaningful process, we encourage you to:
- Discuss their goals at home: Ask your child about their reflections and accomplishments so far.
- Share feedback: Feel free to provide insights or suggestions that could help refine their learning path.
- Celebrate their progress: Recognize their hard work and dedication to achieving their goals.
Thank you for partnering with us to nurture your child’s unique talents and abilities!
Baylor College of Medicine
TIRR Memorial Hermann Southwest
We are very excited to partner one of our Kempner High School seniors with newly-accredited TIRR Memorial Hermann Southwest! TIRR Memorial Hermann – Southwest has earned its Acute Care accreditation through The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
TIRR Memorial Hermann – Southwest has also been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which signals a commitment to continually improving services, encouraging feedback and serving the community.
