GT Events and Competitions
The Southwest ISD Advanced Academics department offers a variety of exciting events and competitions that allow students to engage in challenging, fun, and rewarding learning experiences. These events take place throughout the year and are available to students in grades K-12.
This year's events/competitions and dates are as follows:
- Spanish Spelling Bee (grades 3-5) - November 17, 2025
- Spanish Spelling Bee (Middle School) - November 18, 2025
- Spanish Spelling Bee (High School) - November 19, 2025
- English Spelling Bee (grades 1-2) - January 13, 2026
- English Spelling Bee (grades 3-5) - January 14, 2026
- English Spelling Bee (Middle School) - January 15, 2026
- UIL Triple A Competition - February 28, 2026
- SWISD UIL Middle School Competition - January 31, 2026
- Academic Decathlon (high school) - January 24-25, 2026
- Region 20 Do Your Part for Art 2nd Grade GT Student Conference - October 7, 2025
- Region 20 Middle School Conference - TBA
- Speak Up Speak Out Competition - January 16, 2026