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Gifted & Talented

Mathis ISD Seeking Referrals for Students for 2025-2026 Gifted and Talented Program

Mathis ISD has announced the referral process to identify students for the Gifted and Talented Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Referrals from parents, teachers, and students will be accepted from January 15-31, 2026.

The referral forms for new students are available in the front office at each campus. Students already in the program do not need to be re-referred.

The Texas Education Code defines a “gifted and talented student” as a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment, and who:

  1. exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area.
  2. possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
  3. excels in a specific academic field."

The Texas Education Agency website, https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/gifted-and-talented-education provides information and resources for the Gifted and Talented Program.

Referral forms and additional information is available from Nicole Tucker, Mathis ISD- GT Coordinator, 361-547-2472.