A+ Invitational Meets and Tournaments
The UIL does not mandate school organizations for A+ districts. We are providing meet information below to give UIL coordinators a starting point if necessary when searching for A+ participation in their area. The meet directors listed below are under no obligation from the UIL State Office to include additional schools in their A+ district. If you need to make a correction to your invitational meet information as posted below, please contact UIL's A+ program at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Always check with the meet director for accuracy of the meet date that is posted on this calendar. It is possible there have been updates that are not reflected on the calendar below.
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Online Test Distribution, conventional paper testing at your school. | Chuck Thompson | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | Non-UIL Contest Materials | The Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #2 (October 1st - October 31st Testing Window) and the Virtual Challenge Meet concept allows for maximum testing flexibility, minimal costs and MUCH greater competition since your team will be competing with middle schools your size from all across Texas with no travel costs, no meals costs and using a customized schedule to ensure maximum participation from your students. Last year over 222 middle schools participated, posting 9,865 scores in the 3 Middle School Virtual Challenge Meets. The MS VCMs offer unlimited entries in the following 16 events: Calculator • Dictionary Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Listening Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Maps, Graphs & Charts (5-6 & 7-8) • Mathematics • Number Sense (4-6 & 7-8) • Science • Social Studies (5-6 & 7-8) • Spelling (3-4, 5-6 & 7-8) Looking forward to having you and your students/coaches on the Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet Team for the 2026-2027 season. | |
| Nov 1 | Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (11/1 - 11/30) Online Test Distribution, conventional paper testing at your school., TX | Chuck Thompson | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | The Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (November 1st - November 30th Testing Window) and the Virtual Challenge Meet concept allows for maximum testing flexibility, minimal costs and MUCH greater competition since your team will be competing with middle schools your size from all across Texas with no travel costs, no meals costs and using a customized schedule to ensure maximum participation from your students. Last year over 222 middle schools participated, posting 9,865 scores in the 3 Middle School Virtual Challenge Meets. The MS VCMs offer unlimited entries in the following 16 events: Calculator • Dictionary Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Listening Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Maps, Graphs & Charts (5-6 & 7-8) • Mathematics • Number Sense (4-6 & 7-8) • Science • Social Studies (5-6 & 7-8) • Spelling (3-4, 5-6 & 7-8) Looking forward to having you and your students/coaches on the Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet Team for the 2026-2027 season. | |||
| Nov 1 | Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (11/1 - 11/30) Online Test Distribution, conventional paper testing at your school, TX | Chuck Thompson | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | The Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (11/1 - 11/30) and the Virtual Challenge Meet concept allows for maximum testing flexibility, minimal costs and MUCH greater competition since your team will be competing with middle schools your size from all across Texas with no travel costs, no meals costs and using a customized schedule to ensure maximum participation from your students. Last year over 222 middle schools participated, posting 9,865 scores in the 3 Middle School Virtual Challenge Meets. The MS VCMs offer unlimited entries in the following 16 events: Calculator • Dictionary Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Listening Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Maps, Graphs & Charts (5-6 & 7-8) • Mathematics • Number Sense (4-6 & 7-8) • Science • Social Studies (5-6 & 7-8) • Spelling (3-4, 5-6 & 7-8) Looking forward to having you and your students/coaches on the Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet Team for the 2026-2027 season. | |||
| Nov 2 | Moulton High School Moulton, TX | Randy Stevenson | Schulenburg ISD, Flatonia ISD, Shiner ISD, Weimar ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | ||
| Dec 2 | WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH PALESTINE, TX | CASSANDRA HUDDLESTON | WESTWOOD ISD, BUFFALO ISD, FAIRFIELD ISD, ELKHART ISD (ELKHART MIDDLE SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD JUNIOR HIGH, BUFFALO JUNIOR HIGH, WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 2 | Teague Elementary Teague, TX | Carrie Crutcher | Teague ISD, Groesbeck ISD, Mexia ISD (Teague Elementary, McBay Elementary, RQ Sims Elementary, Teague Junior High, HO Whitehurst Elementary, Enge Washington Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | North Bridge Elementary Weslaco, TX | Missy Hernandez | North Bridge Elementary, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | AN Tony Rico Elementary Weslaco, TX | Sabrina Caballero | Weslaco ISD (AN Tony Rico Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | Airport Elementary Weslaco, TX | Marisa Martinez | Airport, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | Rudy Silva Elementary Weslaco, TX | Abby Saenz | Weslaco ISD (Rudy Silva Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Oct 3 | Fondren Middle School Houston, TX | Mark Niles | Houston ISD (Anderson ES, Bonham ES, Condit ES, Ray K. Daily, Durkee ES, Grissom ES, Herod ES, Hines-Caldwell ES, Horn ES, Kolter ES, Love ES, Lovett ES, Lyons ES, Memorial ES, Mandiran Immersion ES and MS, Energized for Excellence EZ and MS, Oak Forest ES, Poe ES, River Oaks ES, Sutton ES ,TH Rogers ES and MS, Travis ES, Valley West ES, Baylor College of Medicine Acad. MS, Deady MS, Frank Black MS, Hamilton MS, Hartman MS, Hogg MS, Lanier MS, Meyerland MS, Pershing MS, Pin Oak MS, Young Women's College Prep MS, Bush ES, Crockett ES, Gregory-Lincoln MS, Piney Point ES, Red ES, Ortiz MS) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | We also offer matamatas starting at 2nd grade. We use materials from TMSCA for this. |
| Dec 3 | Grandview Junior High Grandview, TX | Dawn Shaw | Grandview ISD, Palmer ISD, Mildred ISD, Rio Vista ISD, Maypearl ISD (Grandview Junior High, Rio Vista Middle School, Maypearl Middle School, Mildred Junior High, Palmer Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | I like the pre-printed materials but if you prefer doing the digital download I am fine with that. I just guessed at how many would be in each event by the number of schools participating. |
| Dec 3 | Franklin Middle School Franklin, TX | REGINA JACKSON | Franklin ISD, Cameron ISD, Rogers ISD, Academy ISD (Franklin Middle School, Cameron Junior High, Rogers Middle School, Academy Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 3 | Raquel Cavazos Elementary Alton, TX | Maria Espinoza | 2 3 4 5 6 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | ||
| Oct 3 | CPT Joaquin Castro Elementary Mission, TX | Celina M Femat | Alton Elementary, Bryan Elementary, Cantu Elementary, Castro Elementary, Cavazos Elementary, Escobar/Rios Elementary, Leal Elementary, Marcell Elementary, Midkiff Elementary, Mims Elementary, O'Grady Elementary, Pearson Elementary, Salinas Elementary, Watiz Elementary | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 3 | Dr RE Margo Elementary Weslaco, TX | Yoanna Maldonado | Margo Elementary, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 3 | Cleckler-Heald Elementary Weslaco, TX | Selina Villarreal | Cleckler-Heald, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 3 | Teague Jr High Teague, TX | Joyce Williams | Teague ISD, Mexia ISD, Groesbeck ISD (Teague Jr. High, Mexia Jr. High, Groesbeck Jr. High) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 3 | Sam Houston Elementary Weslaco, TX | Mirna Ortiz | Sam Houston Elementary | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 4 | Lubbock-Cooper ISD Lubbock, TX | Deborah Vartak | Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Frenship ISD (Lubbock Cooper Middle School, Laura Bush Middle School, Alcove Trails Middle School, Frenship Middle School, Heritage Middle School, Terra Vista Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 4 | Texas City High School | Andrea Zepeda | Texas City ISD (Guajardo, Hayley, Heights, Kohfeldt, Roosevelt Wilson, Simms, Levi Fry, Giles, Blocker) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | |||
| Feb 4 | First Baptist Church | Dr. Kelly Strenski | Wichita Falls ISD, Burkburnett ISD, Graham ISD, Iowa Park ISD (Barwise MS, Rider MS, Graham MS, Burkburnett MS, Sheppard Elementary, WF George MS) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 4 | Raul Gonzalez Elementary Weslaco, TX | Kirstin Ancelin | Weslaco ISD (Raul Gonzalez Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Dallas ISD | Antonio Verduzco | Dallas ISD Elementary Schools | 2 3 4 5 6 | Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Virtual Event |
| Dec 5 | Dallas ISD | Antonio Verduzco | Dallas ISD Middle Schools | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Virtual Event |
| Dec 5 | Sharyland | Jennifer Martinez | John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke (John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke) | 2 3 4 5 6 | Art, Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 5 | Ezzell ISD Hallettsville, TX | Alicia Garcia | Westhoff, Vysherad, Sweet Home, Meyersville, Ezzell, Nursery (Westhoff, Vysherad, Sweet Home, Meyersville, Ezzell, Nursery) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | United Middle School Laredo, TX | Triana Gonzalez | United Independent School District (Elias Herrera Middle School, Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School, United Middle School, Ricardo Molina Middle School, Trautmann Middle School, United South Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Natalia Elementary Natalia, TX | Amy Walker | Cotulla ISD, Devine ISD, Hondo ISD, Lytle ISD, Crystal City ISD, Carrizo Springs ISD, Natalia ISD (Ramirez Burks Elementary, Encinal Elementary, Devine Elementary, Hondo Elementary, Lytle Elementary, Crystal City Elementary, Carrizo Springs Elementary, Natalia Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Lamar Elementary | Gina Burk | Greenville ISD (Bowie Elementary, Carver Elementary, Crockett Elementary, Lamar Elementary, Travis Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Westview Middle School | Andi Brosche | Pflugerville ISD (Bohls Middle School, Cele Middle School, Dessau Middle School, Kelly Lane Middle School, Park Crest Middle School, Pflugerville Middle School, Westview Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Veterans Middle School | Idani S. Salinas | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, Zapata ISD, Roma ISD (Veterans Middle School, Ringgold Middle School, Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Roma Middle School, Zapata Middle School, Grulla Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Our campus, Veterans Middle School, has successfully hosted UIL 6-8 Invitational Meets thanks to a great team and strong collaboration. Every event has brought exciting competitive outcomes and positive results. Enroll the participant list, as all are welcome—don’t miss this opportunity! Please call the office for more information.” |
| Nov 7 | Humble | Jennifer Holloway | Humble ISD (Atascocita Middle, Autumn Ridge Middle, Creekwood Middle, Humble Middle, Kingwood Middle, Lake Houston Middle, Riverwood Middle, Ross Sterling Middle, Timberwood Middle, West Lake Middle, Woodcreek Middle) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Set A Materials |
| Nov 7 | Lincoln | Angie Pidgeon | Lincoln, Lone Star, Glenn | 6 7 8 | Editorial Writing, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Salvador Garcia Middle School Laredo,Tx, TX | Michelle Mcouzet-Galindo | United ISD (Washington Middle School, Anotnio Gonzalez Middle School, Salvador Garcia Middle School, Los Obispos Middle School, Clark Middle School, Ricardo Molina Middle School, Raul Perales Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Salvador Garcia Middle School Laredo, TX | Michelle Mcouzet-Galindo | United ISD (Washington Middle School, Anotnio Gonzalez Middle School, Salvador Garcia Middle School, Los Obispos Middle School, Clark Middle School, Ricardo Molina Middle School, Raul Perales Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | PSJA High Schools | Michael Murray Carreon | PSJA ISD Elementary and Middle Schools | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Laredo, TX | Alberto Guajardo | Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School United ISD, Trautman Middle School United ISD, United Middle School United ISD, United South Middle School United ISD, Herrera Middle School United ISD, Molina Middle School United ISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 8 | Glen Rose Intermediate Glen Rose, TX | Stacy Fenner | Brock ISD, Stephenville ISD, Hillsboro ISD, Glen Rose ISD (Hillsboro Elementary, Hillsboro Intermediate, Glen Rose Elementary, Glen Rose Intermediate, Brock Elementary, Brock Intermediate, Chamberlin Elementary, Hook Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 8 | Collins Intermediate Corsicana, TX | Martha Hartley | Corsicana ISD-Bowie, Corsicana ISD-Navarro, Corsicana ISD-Sam Houston, Corsicana ISD-Carroll, Corsicana ISD-Fannin, Corsicana ISD-Collins Intermediate (Corsicana ISD-Bowie, Corsicana ISD-Navarro, Corsicana ISD-Sam Houston, Corsicana ISD-Carroll, Corsicana ISD-Fannin, Corsicana ISD-Collins Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Bennett Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary Bennett: Wolfforth Ridgewood: Lubbock, TX | Denise Stewart | Frenship ISD, Lubbock Cooper ISD (Bennett Elem, Crestview Elem, Legacy Elem, North Ridge Elem, Oak Ridge Elem, Ridgewood Elem, Upland Heights Elem, Westwind Elem, Willow Bend Elem, Cooper North Elem, Cooper South Elem, Cooper East Elem, Cooper West Elem, Cooper Central Elem) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 9 | BASIS North Central Primary San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Marisa Price | BASIS North Central, BASIS Medical Center, BASIS Jack Lewis, BASIS North East, BASIS TEXAS (BASIS North Central, BASIS Medical Center, BASIS Jack Lewis, BASIS North East) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Apr 9 | First Baptist Church School Brenham, TX | Kathleen Bedrich | First Baptist Church School, Brenham, Community Christian Academy, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Traditions Montessori School | 2 3 4 5 6 | Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 9 | Clarendon College | Allison Mitchell | Clarendon ISD, Amarillo Highland Park ISD, Memphis ISD, Panhandle ISD, Quanah ISD, Wellington ISD, Wheeler ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Memorial Elementary Weslaco, TX | Angelica Amdahl | Memorial Elementary, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Columbus Elementary Columbus, TX | Kristy Pavlicek | Rice CISD, Smithville ISD (Garwood Elementary, Eagle Lake Primary/Inter, Sheridan Elementary, Smithville Elementary, Rice Junior High, Smithville Junior High, Columbus Elementary, Columbus Junior High) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Aspermont High school Aspermont, TX | Allison Martin | Rule ISD, Rotan ISD, Roby ISD, Lueders Avoca ISD, Paint Creek ISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 10 | Roberto Garate Discovery Academy Monte Alto, TX | Eliseo Garcia | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | ||
| Nov 10 | Muleshoe ISD/DeShazo Elementary Muleshoe, TX | Jennifer Burrus | Muleshoe ISD, Friona ISD, Littlefield ISD, Shallowater ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 11 | Curtis Elementary School Fort Worth, TX | Laura Taylor-Dunn | Northwest ISD (Haslet, Peterson, Berkshire, Nance, Schluter, Carter, JC Thompson, Seven Hills, Hatfield, Prairie View, Love, Justin, Lizzie Curtis, Lance, Sendera Ranch, Beck, Carter, Cox, Daniel, Granger ,Hughes, Lakeview, Perrin, Roanoke, Romer) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 12 | Leonard Evans Middle School McKinney, TX | Kate Bradham | Evans MS - McKinney ISD, Faubion MS - McKinney ISD, Dowell MS - McKinney ISD, Cockrill MS - McKinney ISD, Johnson MS - McKinney ISD (Evans MS, Faubion MS, Dowell MS, Cockrill MS, Johnson MS) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 12 | Fondren Middle School Houston, TX | Mark Niles | Houston ISD (Anderson ES, Bonham ES, Condit ES, Ray K. Daily, Durkee ES, Grissom ES, Herod ES, Hines-Caldwell ES, Horn ES, Kolter ES, Love ES, Lovett ES, Lyons ES, Memorial ES, Mandiran Immersion ES and MS, Energized for Excellence EZ and MS, Oak Forest ES, Poe ES, River Oaks ES, Sutton ES ,TH Rogers ES and MS, Travis ES, Valley West ES, Baylor College of Medicine Acad. MS, Deady MS, Frank Black MS, Hamilton MS, Hartman MS, Hogg MS, Lanier MS, Meyerland MS, Pershing MS, Pin Oak MS, Young Women's College Prep MS, Bush ES, Crockett ES, Gregory-Lincoln MS, Piney Point ES, Red ES, Ortiz MS) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | This is an order for SET B |
| Dec 12 | Dobie 9th Grade Campus | Tom Le | Pasadena ISD Schools Only (Atkinson ES, Beverly Hills Int, Bondy Int, DeZavala MS, Fisher ES, Frazier ES, Freeman ES, Gardens ES, Garfield ES, Genoa ES, Jackson Int, Jensen ES, Keller MS, Kendrick MS, Kruse ES, Lomax MS, Melillo MS, Milstead MS, Morris MS, Park View Int ,Parks ES, Queens Int, Roberts MS, San Jacinto Int, Shaw MS, South Belt ES, South Shaver ES, Southmore Int, Sparks ES, Stuchbery ES, Sullivan MS, Teague ES, Thompson Int) | 4 5 6 8 | Chess Puzzle, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | We are requesting printed packets. Can we also receive the digital format as well so we can print extras in case more students show up this year? Thank you! |
| Feb 12 | Kawas Elementary School Laredo, TX | Laura Alvarado | Laredo ISD (JA Kawas Elem., Santo Nino Elem, Zacahry Elem, Ligarde Elem., DD. Hachar Elem, Daiches Elem) | 2 3 4 5 | Dictionary Skills, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 13 | Manvel Junior High Manvel, TX | Elaine Guikema | Alvin ISD (Alvin, Manvel, Rodeo, Iowa Colony, Nolan Ryan, Ronald McNair, Fairview, Jackie Caffey, Harby) | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 13 | M.B Lamar Laredo, TX | Sylvia Arredondo | Christen- LISD, Memorial-LISD, Cigarroa- LISD, Memorial- EPISD, Eagle Pass Jr.- EPISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 14 | Austin High School | Tameca Allen-Hagler | Fort Bend ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 14 | ASP/UIL Dept Edinburg, TX | Nelinda Villarreal | Edinburg CISD (Austin Elementary, Carmen Avila Elementary, Betts Elementary, Brewster Elementary, Cano-Gonzalez Elementary, Canterbury Elementary, Cavazos Elementary, Crawford Elementary, De La Vina Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Escandon Elementary, Esparza Elementary, Flores/Zapata Elementary, Freddy Gonzalez Elementary, Gorena Elementary, Guerra Elementary, Hargill Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, J.F. Kennedy Elementary, L. B. Johnson Elementary ,Lee Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Magee Elementary, Monte Cristo Elementary, Ramirez Elementary, San Carlos Elementary, Travis Elementary, Trevino Elementary, Truman Elementary, Villarreal Elementary, Zavala Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 14 | Grulla Elementary | Idani S. Salinas | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD (Grulla Elementary, Alto Bonito Elementary, La Union Elementary, John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary, Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary, Ringgold Elementary, Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary, Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary, General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | Please contact Janet Zarate UIL Campus Coordinator at jbarrera044@rgccisd.org if you are interested in participating in the UIL Invitational event. This is a great opportunity for students to practice and strengthen their UIL content and skills. |
| Nov 14 | J Frank Dobie Jr High Cibolo, TX | Bryan Carter | SCUC ISD, New Braunfels ISD (New Braunfels Middle School, Oak Run Middle School, Ray D. Corbett Jr High) | 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 16 | Cranfills Gap ISD Cranfills Gap, TX | Catherine Cox | Abbott ISD, Gholson ISD, Oglesby ISD, Jonesboro ISD, Aquilla ISD, Evant ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 16 | Farwell Farwell, TX | Kristy White | Farwell ISD, Hale Center ISD, Sudan ISD, Olton ISD, Bovina ISD, Lockney ISD, Tulia ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | |||
| Nov 16 | Watson Junior High, Muleshoe ISD Muleshoe, TX | Balee Black | Shallowater Middle School, Shallowater ISD, Littlefield Junior High, Littlefield ISD, Friona Junior High, Friona ISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 16 | Wylie West Intermediate and Wylie East Junior High | Holli Cooper | Wylie ISD, Brownwood ISD (Wylie West Elementary, Wylie East Elementary, Wylie South Elementary, Wylie East Intermediate, Wylie West Intermediate, Wylie West Junior High, Wylie East Junior HIgh, Brownwood Middle School) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 16 | General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary | Idani S. Salinas | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD (Grulla Elementary, Alto Bonito Elementary, La Union Elementary, John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary, Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary, Ringgold Elementary, Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary, Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary, General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Oct 17 | Sharyland Mission, TX | Jennifer Martinez | John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke (John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke) | 2 3 4 5 6 | Art, Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 17 | Hanna Springs Elementary Lampasas, TX | Shelly Mulcahy | Kline Whitis Elementary Lampasas ISD, Taylor Creek Elementary Lampasas ISD, Shady Grove Elementary Burnet CISD, RJ Richey Elementary Burnet CISD, Bertram Elementary Burnet CISD, Hanna Springs Elementary Lampasas ISD (Hanna Springs Elementary Lampasas ISD, Kline Whitis Elementary Lampasas ISD, Taylor Creek Elementary Lampasas ISD, Shady Grove Elementary Burnet CISD, RJ Richey Elementary Burnet CISD, Bertram Elementary Burnet CISD) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 19 | Santa Fe Middle School | Katherine Anderson de Gonzalez | Splendora ISD, Dayton ISD, Cleveland ISD (Coleman 6th Grade Campus, Splendora Junior High-, Woodrow Wilson, Santa Fe Middle School, Cleveland Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling, Theatrical Design | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 19 | John G Tower Elementary Wichita Falls, TX | Cathy Ashcraft | John Tower Elementary - Burkburnett ISD, Overton Ray Elementary - Burkburnett ISD, I C Evans Elementary - Burkburnett ISD, Crestview Elementary - Graham ISD, Woodland Elementary - Graham ISD (John G Tower Elementary, Overton Ray Elementary, I C Evans Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Woodland Elementary) | 2 3 4 | We are conducting our writing events on November 10th and would need the prompts no later than 7 AM that morning. | ||
| Nov 19 | Claude Claude, TX | Kelsee Wilkerson | White Deer, Claude, Lefors, Shamrock, Groom, McLean | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 20 | Leon Taylor Middle School Ingleside, TX | Mary Smith | Leon Taylor Middle/ Ingleside ISD, AC Blunt Middle School/Aransas Pass ISD, Travis Middle School/ Calhoun ISD, Rockport-Fulton Middle School/Rockport Fulton ISD, AC Jones Middle School/ Beeville ISD, London ISD (Leon Taylor Middle, AC Blunt Middle School, Travis Middle School, Rockport-Fulton Middle School, AC Jones Middle School, London Middle School ) | 6 7 8 | |||
| Oct 21 | O'Donnell iSd ODonnell, TX | Tonya Graham | Borden County ISD, Grady ISD, Sands ISD, Dawson ISD, Loop ISD, Wellman Union ISD, O'Donnell ISD, Klondike ISD (Borden County ISD, Grady ISD, Sands ISD, Dawson ISD, Loop ISD, Wellman Union ISD, O'Donnell ISD, Klondike ISD) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | |||
| Feb 22 | Sory Elementary Sherman, TX | Andrea Wiggins | Sherman ISD (Washington Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Dillingham Elementary, Neblett Elementary, Parker Elementary, Sory Elementary, Crutchfield Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Chess Puzzle | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 23 | Elgin Middle School | Alyson Keller | Booker T. Washington Elementary, Elgin Elementary, Neidig Elementary, Harvest Ridge Elementary, Trinity Ranch Elementary | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Oct 24 | Antonio Gonzalez Middle School Laredo, TX | Priscilla Reyna | United ISD (George Washington Middle School, Antonio Gonzalez Middle School, Salvador Garcia Middle School, Los Obispos Middle School, Clark Middle School, Juan Ramirez Middle School, Raul Perales Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 29 | China Spring ISD China Spring, TX | Michael Donaldson | China Spring ISD, Connally ISD, Gatesville ISD, La Vega ISD, Robinson ISD, Salado ISD (China Spring Elementary, Connally Elementary, Gatesville Elementary, Gatesville Intermediate, La Vega Elementary, La Vega Intermediate, Robinson Elementary, Robinson Intermediate, Tom Arnold Elementary (Salado ISD), Salado Creek Elementary (Salado ISD)) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | If I messed up or made anything confusing, please just email me for clarification. I can always make additional copies if I need to. |
| Nov 30 | Tex Hill Middle School San Antonio, TX | Analisa Shinn | North East ISD (Bradley MS, Bush MS, Eisenhower MS, Garner MS, Harris MS, Hill MS, Jackson MS, Krueger MS, Lopez MS, Nimitz MS, Tejeda MS, Ed White MS, Wood MS) | 6 7 8 | Because our Thanksgiving Break is the week before our Invitational Meet, can I please receive the digital download link by Monday, November 16 at the latest? | ||
| Jan 30 | Humble Humble, TX | Jennifer Holloway | Humble ISD (Atascocita Middle, Autumn Ridge Middle, Creekwood Middle, Humble Middle, Kingwood Middle,, Lake Houston Middle, Riverwood Middle, Ross Sterling Middle, Timberwood Middle, West Lake Middle, Woodcreek Middle) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Set B Materials |
| Jan 30 | Calhoun Middle School Denton, TX | SusanLee Torrey | Myers - DentonISD, Crownover - DentonISD, Cheek - DentonISD, Harpool - DentonISD, Strickland - DentonISD, Rodriguez - DentonISD, Navo - DentonISD, McMath - DentonISD, Calhoun - DentonISD | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle | ||
| Nov 31 | Pine Tree ISD Longview, TX | Lee Branson | Pine Tree ISD (Parkway, Birch, Pine Tree Intermediate, PTMS) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials |
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1 | Online Test Distribution, conventional paper testing at your school. | Chuck Thompson | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | Non-UIL Contest Materials | The Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #2 (October 1st - October 31st Testing Window) and the Virtual Challenge Meet concept allows for maximum testing flexibility, minimal costs and MUCH greater competition since your team will be competing with middle schools your size from all across Texas with no travel costs, no meals costs and using a customized schedule to ensure maximum participation from your students. Last year over 222 middle schools participated, posting 9,865 scores in the 3 Middle School Virtual Challenge Meets. The MS VCMs offer unlimited entries in the following 16 events: Calculator • Dictionary Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Listening Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Maps, Graphs & Charts (5-6 & 7-8) • Mathematics • Number Sense (4-6 & 7-8) • Science • Social Studies (5-6 & 7-8) • Spelling (3-4, 5-6 & 7-8) Looking forward to having you and your students/coaches on the Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet Team for the 2026-2027 season. | |
| Oct 3 | Fondren Middle School Houston, TX | Mark Niles | Houston ISD (Anderson ES, Bonham ES, Condit ES, Ray K. Daily, Durkee ES, Grissom ES, Herod ES, Hines-Caldwell ES, Horn ES, Kolter ES, Love ES, Lovett ES, Lyons ES, Memorial ES, Mandiran Immersion ES and MS, Energized for Excellence EZ and MS, Oak Forest ES, Poe ES, River Oaks ES, Sutton ES ,TH Rogers ES and MS, Travis ES, Valley West ES, Baylor College of Medicine Acad. MS, Deady MS, Frank Black MS, Hamilton MS, Hartman MS, Hogg MS, Lanier MS, Meyerland MS, Pershing MS, Pin Oak MS, Young Women's College Prep MS, Bush ES, Crockett ES, Gregory-Lincoln MS, Piney Point ES, Red ES, Ortiz MS) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | We also offer matamatas starting at 2nd grade. We use materials from TMSCA for this. |
| Oct 3 | CPT Joaquin Castro Elementary Mission, TX | Celina M Femat | Alton Elementary, Bryan Elementary, Cantu Elementary, Castro Elementary, Cavazos Elementary, Escobar/Rios Elementary, Leal Elementary, Marcell Elementary, Midkiff Elementary, Mims Elementary, O'Grady Elementary, Pearson Elementary, Salinas Elementary, Watiz Elementary | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Oct 17 | Sharyland Mission, TX | Jennifer Martinez | John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke (John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke) | 2 3 4 5 6 | Art, Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Oct 21 | O'Donnell iSd ODonnell, TX | Tonya Graham | Borden County ISD, Grady ISD, Sands ISD, Dawson ISD, Loop ISD, Wellman Union ISD, O'Donnell ISD, Klondike ISD (Borden County ISD, Grady ISD, Sands ISD, Dawson ISD, Loop ISD, Wellman Union ISD, O'Donnell ISD, Klondike ISD) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | |||
| Oct 24 | Antonio Gonzalez Middle School Laredo, TX | Priscilla Reyna | United ISD (George Washington Middle School, Antonio Gonzalez Middle School, Salvador Garcia Middle School, Los Obispos Middle School, Clark Middle School, Juan Ramirez Middle School, Raul Perales Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials |
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (11/1 - 11/30) Online Test Distribution, conventional paper testing at your school., TX | Chuck Thompson | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | The Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (November 1st - November 30th Testing Window) and the Virtual Challenge Meet concept allows for maximum testing flexibility, minimal costs and MUCH greater competition since your team will be competing with middle schools your size from all across Texas with no travel costs, no meals costs and using a customized schedule to ensure maximum participation from your students. Last year over 222 middle schools participated, posting 9,865 scores in the 3 Middle School Virtual Challenge Meets. The MS VCMs offer unlimited entries in the following 16 events: Calculator • Dictionary Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Listening Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Maps, Graphs & Charts (5-6 & 7-8) • Mathematics • Number Sense (4-6 & 7-8) • Science • Social Studies (5-6 & 7-8) • Spelling (3-4, 5-6 & 7-8) Looking forward to having you and your students/coaches on the Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet Team for the 2026-2027 season. | |||
| Nov 1 | Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (11/1 - 11/30) Online Test Distribution, conventional paper testing at your school, TX | Chuck Thompson | 3 4 5 6 7 8 | The Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet #3 (11/1 - 11/30) and the Virtual Challenge Meet concept allows for maximum testing flexibility, minimal costs and MUCH greater competition since your team will be competing with middle schools your size from all across Texas with no travel costs, no meals costs and using a customized schedule to ensure maximum participation from your students. Last year over 222 middle schools participated, posting 9,865 scores in the 3 Middle School Virtual Challenge Meets. The MS VCMs offer unlimited entries in the following 16 events: Calculator • Dictionary Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Listening Skills (5-6 & 7-8) • Maps, Graphs & Charts (5-6 & 7-8) • Mathematics • Number Sense (4-6 & 7-8) • Science • Social Studies (5-6 & 7-8) • Spelling (3-4, 5-6 & 7-8) Looking forward to having you and your students/coaches on the Middle School Virtual Challenge Meet Team for the 2026-2027 season. | |||
| Nov 2 | Moulton High School Moulton, TX | Randy Stevenson | Schulenburg ISD, Flatonia ISD, Shiner ISD, Weimar ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | ||
| Nov 2 | North Bridge Elementary Weslaco, TX | Missy Hernandez | North Bridge Elementary, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | AN Tony Rico Elementary Weslaco, TX | Sabrina Caballero | Weslaco ISD (AN Tony Rico Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | Airport Elementary Weslaco, TX | Marisa Martinez | Airport, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 2 | Rudy Silva Elementary Weslaco, TX | Abby Saenz | Weslaco ISD (Rudy Silva Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 3 | Dr RE Margo Elementary Weslaco, TX | Yoanna Maldonado | Margo Elementary, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 3 | Cleckler-Heald Elementary Weslaco, TX | Selina Villarreal | Cleckler-Heald, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 3 | Sam Houston Elementary Weslaco, TX | Mirna Ortiz | Sam Houston Elementary | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 4 | Lubbock-Cooper ISD Lubbock, TX | Deborah Vartak | Lubbock-Cooper ISD, Frenship ISD (Lubbock Cooper Middle School, Laura Bush Middle School, Alcove Trails Middle School, Frenship Middle School, Heritage Middle School, Terra Vista Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 4 | Raul Gonzalez Elementary Weslaco, TX | Kirstin Ancelin | Weslaco ISD (Raul Gonzalez Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Humble | Jennifer Holloway | Humble ISD (Atascocita Middle, Autumn Ridge Middle, Creekwood Middle, Humble Middle, Kingwood Middle, Lake Houston Middle, Riverwood Middle, Ross Sterling Middle, Timberwood Middle, West Lake Middle, Woodcreek Middle) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Set A Materials |
| Nov 7 | Lincoln | Angie Pidgeon | Lincoln, Lone Star, Glenn | 6 7 8 | Editorial Writing, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Salvador Garcia Middle School Laredo,Tx, TX | Michelle Mcouzet-Galindo | United ISD (Washington Middle School, Anotnio Gonzalez Middle School, Salvador Garcia Middle School, Los Obispos Middle School, Clark Middle School, Ricardo Molina Middle School, Raul Perales Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Salvador Garcia Middle School Laredo, TX | Michelle Mcouzet-Galindo | United ISD (Washington Middle School, Anotnio Gonzalez Middle School, Salvador Garcia Middle School, Los Obispos Middle School, Clark Middle School, Ricardo Molina Middle School, Raul Perales Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | PSJA High Schools | Michael Murray Carreon | PSJA ISD Elementary and Middle Schools | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 7 | Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School Laredo, TX | Alberto Guajardo | Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School United ISD, Trautman Middle School United ISD, United Middle School United ISD, United South Middle School United ISD, Herrera Middle School United ISD, Molina Middle School United ISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Bennett Elementary and Ridgewood Elementary Bennett: Wolfforth Ridgewood: Lubbock, TX | Denise Stewart | Frenship ISD, Lubbock Cooper ISD (Bennett Elem, Crestview Elem, Legacy Elem, North Ridge Elem, Oak Ridge Elem, Ridgewood Elem, Upland Heights Elem, Westwind Elem, Willow Bend Elem, Cooper North Elem, Cooper South Elem, Cooper East Elem, Cooper West Elem, Cooper Central Elem) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Memorial Elementary Weslaco, TX | Angelica Amdahl | Memorial Elementary, Weslaco ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Music Memory, Number Sense, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Columbus Elementary Columbus, TX | Kristy Pavlicek | Rice CISD, Smithville ISD (Garwood Elementary, Eagle Lake Primary/Inter, Sheridan Elementary, Smithville Elementary, Rice Junior High, Smithville Junior High, Columbus Elementary, Columbus Junior High) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 9 | Aspermont High school Aspermont, TX | Allison Martin | Rule ISD, Rotan ISD, Roby ISD, Lueders Avoca ISD, Paint Creek ISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 10 | Roberto Garate Discovery Academy Monte Alto, TX | Eliseo Garcia | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | ||
| Nov 10 | Muleshoe ISD/DeShazo Elementary Muleshoe, TX | Jennifer Burrus | Muleshoe ISD, Friona ISD, Littlefield ISD, Shallowater ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 13 | Manvel Junior High Manvel, TX | Elaine Guikema | Alvin ISD (Alvin, Manvel, Rodeo, Iowa Colony, Nolan Ryan, Ronald McNair, Fairview, Jackie Caffey, Harby) | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 13 | M.B Lamar Laredo, TX | Sylvia Arredondo | Christen- LISD, Memorial-LISD, Cigarroa- LISD, Memorial- EPISD, Eagle Pass Jr.- EPISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 14 | Austin High School | Tameca Allen-Hagler | Fort Bend ISD | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 14 | ASP/UIL Dept Edinburg, TX | Nelinda Villarreal | Edinburg CISD (Austin Elementary, Carmen Avila Elementary, Betts Elementary, Brewster Elementary, Cano-Gonzalez Elementary, Canterbury Elementary, Cavazos Elementary, Crawford Elementary, De La Vina Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, Escandon Elementary, Esparza Elementary, Flores/Zapata Elementary, Freddy Gonzalez Elementary, Gorena Elementary, Guerra Elementary, Hargill Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, J.F. Kennedy Elementary, L. B. Johnson Elementary ,Lee Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Magee Elementary, Monte Cristo Elementary, Ramirez Elementary, San Carlos Elementary, Travis Elementary, Trevino Elementary, Truman Elementary, Villarreal Elementary, Zavala Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 14 | Grulla Elementary | Idani S. Salinas | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD (Grulla Elementary, Alto Bonito Elementary, La Union Elementary, John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary, Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary, Ringgold Elementary, Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary, Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary, General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | Please contact Janet Zarate UIL Campus Coordinator at jbarrera044@rgccisd.org if you are interested in participating in the UIL Invitational event. This is a great opportunity for students to practice and strengthen their UIL content and skills. |
| Nov 14 | J Frank Dobie Jr High Cibolo, TX | Bryan Carter | SCUC ISD, New Braunfels ISD (New Braunfels Middle School, Oak Run Middle School, Ray D. Corbett Jr High) | 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 16 | Cranfills Gap ISD Cranfills Gap, TX | Catherine Cox | Abbott ISD, Gholson ISD, Oglesby ISD, Jonesboro ISD, Aquilla ISD, Evant ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 16 | Farwell Farwell, TX | Kristy White | Farwell ISD, Hale Center ISD, Sudan ISD, Olton ISD, Bovina ISD, Lockney ISD, Tulia ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | |||
| Nov 16 | Watson Junior High, Muleshoe ISD Muleshoe, TX | Balee Black | Shallowater Middle School, Shallowater ISD, Littlefield Junior High, Littlefield ISD, Friona Junior High, Friona ISD | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 16 | Wylie West Intermediate and Wylie East Junior High | Holli Cooper | Wylie ISD, Brownwood ISD (Wylie West Elementary, Wylie East Elementary, Wylie South Elementary, Wylie East Intermediate, Wylie West Intermediate, Wylie West Junior High, Wylie East Junior HIgh, Brownwood Middle School) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 17 | Hanna Springs Elementary Lampasas, TX | Shelly Mulcahy | Kline Whitis Elementary Lampasas ISD, Taylor Creek Elementary Lampasas ISD, Shady Grove Elementary Burnet CISD, RJ Richey Elementary Burnet CISD, Bertram Elementary Burnet CISD, Hanna Springs Elementary Lampasas ISD (Hanna Springs Elementary Lampasas ISD, Kline Whitis Elementary Lampasas ISD, Taylor Creek Elementary Lampasas ISD, Shady Grove Elementary Burnet CISD, RJ Richey Elementary Burnet CISD, Bertram Elementary Burnet CISD) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 19 | John G Tower Elementary Wichita Falls, TX | Cathy Ashcraft | John Tower Elementary - Burkburnett ISD, Overton Ray Elementary - Burkburnett ISD, I C Evans Elementary - Burkburnett ISD, Crestview Elementary - Graham ISD, Woodland Elementary - Graham ISD (John G Tower Elementary, Overton Ray Elementary, I C Evans Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Woodland Elementary) | 2 3 4 | We are conducting our writing events on November 10th and would need the prompts no later than 7 AM that morning. | ||
| Nov 19 | Claude Claude, TX | Kelsee Wilkerson | White Deer, Claude, Lefors, Shamrock, Groom, McLean | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Nov 30 | Tex Hill Middle School San Antonio, TX | Analisa Shinn | North East ISD (Bradley MS, Bush MS, Eisenhower MS, Garner MS, Harris MS, Hill MS, Jackson MS, Krueger MS, Lopez MS, Nimitz MS, Tejeda MS, Ed White MS, Wood MS) | 6 7 8 | Because our Thanksgiving Break is the week before our Invitational Meet, can I please receive the digital download link by Monday, November 16 at the latest? | ||
| Nov 31 | Pine Tree ISD Longview, TX | Lee Branson | Pine Tree ISD (Parkway, Birch, Pine Tree Intermediate, PTMS) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials |
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2 | WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH PALESTINE, TX | CASSANDRA HUDDLESTON | WESTWOOD ISD, BUFFALO ISD, FAIRFIELD ISD, ELKHART ISD (ELKHART MIDDLE SCHOOL, FAIRFIELD JUNIOR HIGH, BUFFALO JUNIOR HIGH, WESTWOOD JUNIOR HIGH) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 2 | Teague Elementary Teague, TX | Carrie Crutcher | Teague ISD, Groesbeck ISD, Mexia ISD (Teague Elementary, McBay Elementary, RQ Sims Elementary, Teague Junior High, HO Whitehurst Elementary, Enge Washington Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 3 | Grandview Junior High Grandview, TX | Dawn Shaw | Grandview ISD, Palmer ISD, Mildred ISD, Rio Vista ISD, Maypearl ISD (Grandview Junior High, Rio Vista Middle School, Maypearl Middle School, Mildred Junior High, Palmer Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | I like the pre-printed materials but if you prefer doing the digital download I am fine with that. I just guessed at how many would be in each event by the number of schools participating. |
| Dec 3 | Franklin Middle School Franklin, TX | REGINA JACKSON | Franklin ISD, Cameron ISD, Rogers ISD, Academy ISD (Franklin Middle School, Cameron Junior High, Rogers Middle School, Academy Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 3 | Raquel Cavazos Elementary Alton, TX | Maria Espinoza | 2 3 4 5 6 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | ||
| Dec 3 | Teague Jr High Teague, TX | Joyce Williams | Teague ISD, Mexia ISD, Groesbeck ISD (Teague Jr. High, Mexia Jr. High, Groesbeck Jr. High) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 4 | Texas City High School | Andrea Zepeda | Texas City ISD (Guajardo, Hayley, Heights, Kohfeldt, Roosevelt Wilson, Simms, Levi Fry, Giles, Blocker) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | |||
| Dec 5 | Dallas ISD | Antonio Verduzco | Dallas ISD Elementary Schools | 2 3 4 5 6 | Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Virtual Event |
| Dec 5 | Dallas ISD | Antonio Verduzco | Dallas ISD Middle Schools | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Number Sense, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Virtual Event |
| Dec 5 | Sharyland | Jennifer Martinez | John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke (John H Shary, Olivero Garza, Jessie Jensen, Romulo Martinez, Ruben Hinojosa, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen, Harry Shimotsu, Donna Wernecke) | 2 3 4 5 6 | Art, Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | United Middle School Laredo, TX | Triana Gonzalez | United Independent School District (Elias Herrera Middle School, Lamar Bruni Vergara Middle School, United Middle School, Ricardo Molina Middle School, Trautmann Middle School, United South Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Natalia Elementary Natalia, TX | Amy Walker | Cotulla ISD, Devine ISD, Hondo ISD, Lytle ISD, Crystal City ISD, Carrizo Springs ISD, Natalia ISD (Ramirez Burks Elementary, Encinal Elementary, Devine Elementary, Hondo Elementary, Lytle Elementary, Crystal City Elementary, Carrizo Springs Elementary, Natalia Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Lamar Elementary | Gina Burk | Greenville ISD (Bowie Elementary, Carver Elementary, Crockett Elementary, Lamar Elementary, Travis Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Westview Middle School | Andi Brosche | Pflugerville ISD (Bohls Middle School, Cele Middle School, Dessau Middle School, Kelly Lane Middle School, Park Crest Middle School, Pflugerville Middle School, Westview Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 5 | Veterans Middle School | Idani S. Salinas | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD, Zapata ISD, Roma ISD (Veterans Middle School, Ringgold Middle School, Ramiro Barrera Middle School, Roma Middle School, Zapata Middle School, Grulla Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Our campus, Veterans Middle School, has successfully hosted UIL 6-8 Invitational Meets thanks to a great team and strong collaboration. Every event has brought exciting competitive outcomes and positive results. Enroll the participant list, as all are welcome—don’t miss this opportunity! Please call the office for more information.” |
| Dec 8 | Collins Intermediate Corsicana, TX | Martha Hartley | Corsicana ISD-Bowie, Corsicana ISD-Navarro, Corsicana ISD-Sam Houston, Corsicana ISD-Carroll, Corsicana ISD-Fannin, Corsicana ISD-Collins Intermediate (Corsicana ISD-Bowie, Corsicana ISD-Navarro, Corsicana ISD-Sam Houston, Corsicana ISD-Carroll, Corsicana ISD-Fannin, Corsicana ISD-Collins Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 9 | BASIS North Central Primary San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Marisa Price | BASIS North Central, BASIS Medical Center, BASIS Jack Lewis, BASIS North East, BASIS TEXAS (BASIS North Central, BASIS Medical Center, BASIS Jack Lewis, BASIS North East) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 9 | Clarendon College | Allison Mitchell | Clarendon ISD, Amarillo Highland Park ISD, Memphis ISD, Panhandle ISD, Quanah ISD, Wellington ISD, Wheeler ISD | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials Non-UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 12 | Leonard Evans Middle School McKinney, TX | Kate Bradham | Evans MS - McKinney ISD, Faubion MS - McKinney ISD, Dowell MS - McKinney ISD, Cockrill MS - McKinney ISD, Johnson MS - McKinney ISD (Evans MS, Faubion MS, Dowell MS, Cockrill MS, Johnson MS) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Dec 12 | Fondren Middle School Houston, TX | Mark Niles | Houston ISD (Anderson ES, Bonham ES, Condit ES, Ray K. Daily, Durkee ES, Grissom ES, Herod ES, Hines-Caldwell ES, Horn ES, Kolter ES, Love ES, Lovett ES, Lyons ES, Memorial ES, Mandiran Immersion ES and MS, Energized for Excellence EZ and MS, Oak Forest ES, Poe ES, River Oaks ES, Sutton ES ,TH Rogers ES and MS, Travis ES, Valley West ES, Baylor College of Medicine Acad. MS, Deady MS, Frank Black MS, Hamilton MS, Hartman MS, Hogg MS, Lanier MS, Meyerland MS, Pershing MS, Pin Oak MS, Young Women's College Prep MS, Bush ES, Crockett ES, Gregory-Lincoln MS, Piney Point ES, Red ES, Ortiz MS) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | This is an order for SET B |
| Dec 12 | Dobie 9th Grade Campus | Tom Le | Pasadena ISD Schools Only (Atkinson ES, Beverly Hills Int, Bondy Int, DeZavala MS, Fisher ES, Frazier ES, Freeman ES, Gardens ES, Garfield ES, Genoa ES, Jackson Int, Jensen ES, Keller MS, Kendrick MS, Kruse ES, Lomax MS, Melillo MS, Milstead MS, Morris MS, Park View Int ,Parks ES, Queens Int, Roberts MS, San Jacinto Int, Shaw MS, South Belt ES, South Shaver ES, Southmore Int, Sparks ES, Stuchbery ES, Sullivan MS, Teague ES, Thompson Int) | 4 5 6 8 | Chess Puzzle, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | We are requesting printed packets. Can we also receive the digital format as well so we can print extras in case more students show up this year? Thank you! |
| Dec 19 | Santa Fe Middle School | Katherine Anderson de Gonzalez | Splendora ISD, Dayton ISD, Cleveland ISD (Coleman 6th Grade Campus, Splendora Junior High-, Woodrow Wilson, Santa Fe Middle School, Cleveland Middle School) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling, Theatrical Design | UIL Contest Materials |
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 | Curtis Elementary School Fort Worth, TX | Laura Taylor-Dunn | Northwest ISD (Haslet, Peterson, Berkshire, Nance, Schluter, Carter, JC Thompson, Seven Hills, Hatfield, Prairie View, Love, Justin, Lizzie Curtis, Lance, Sendera Ranch, Beck, Carter, Cox, Daniel, Granger ,Hughes, Lakeview, Perrin, Roanoke, Romer) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 16 | General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary | Idani S. Salinas | Rio Grande City Grulla ISD (Grulla Elementary, Alto Bonito Elementary, La Union Elementary, John & Olive Hinojosa Elementary, Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary, Ringgold Elementary, Alberto & Celia Barrera Elementary, Roque Guerra Jr. Elementary, General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 23 | Elgin Middle School | Alyson Keller | Booker T. Washington Elementary, Elgin Elementary, Neidig Elementary, Harvest Ridge Elementary, Trinity Ranch Elementary | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Jan 29 | China Spring ISD China Spring, TX | Michael Donaldson | China Spring ISD, Connally ISD, Gatesville ISD, La Vega ISD, Robinson ISD, Salado ISD (China Spring Elementary, Connally Elementary, Gatesville Elementary, Gatesville Intermediate, La Vega Elementary, La Vega Intermediate, Robinson Elementary, Robinson Intermediate, Tom Arnold Elementary (Salado ISD), Salado Creek Elementary (Salado ISD)) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | If I messed up or made anything confusing, please just email me for clarification. I can always make additional copies if I need to. |
| Jan 30 | Humble Humble, TX | Jennifer Holloway | Humble ISD (Atascocita Middle, Autumn Ridge Middle, Creekwood Middle, Humble Middle, Kingwood Middle,, Lake Houston Middle, Riverwood Middle, Ross Sterling Middle, Timberwood Middle, West Lake Middle, Woodcreek Middle) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling | UIL Contest Materials | Set B Materials |
| Jan 30 | Calhoun Middle School Denton, TX | SusanLee Torrey | Myers - DentonISD, Crownover - DentonISD, Cheek - DentonISD, Harpool - DentonISD, Strickland - DentonISD, Rodriguez - DentonISD, Navo - DentonISD, McMath - DentonISD, Calhoun - DentonISD | 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle |
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | First Baptist Church | Dr. Kelly Strenski | Wichita Falls ISD, Burkburnett ISD, Graham ISD, Iowa Park ISD (Barwise MS, Rider MS, Graham MS, Burkburnett MS, Sheppard Elementary, WF George MS) | 6 7 8 | Art, Calculator Applications, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Editorial Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 5 | Ezzell ISD Hallettsville, TX | Alicia Garcia | Westhoff, Vysherad, Sweet Home, Meyersville, Ezzell, Nursery (Westhoff, Vysherad, Sweet Home, Meyersville, Ezzell, Nursery) | 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | Calculator Applications, Creative Writing, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Mathematics, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Science, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 8 | Glen Rose Intermediate Glen Rose, TX | Stacy Fenner | Brock ISD, Stephenville ISD, Hillsboro ISD, Glen Rose ISD (Hillsboro Elementary, Hillsboro Intermediate, Glen Rose Elementary, Glen Rose Intermediate, Brock Elementary, Brock Intermediate, Chamberlin Elementary, Hook Elementary, Gilbert Intermediate) | 2 3 4 5 | Art, Chess Puzzle, Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Social Studies, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 12 | Kawas Elementary School Laredo, TX | Laura Alvarado | Laredo ISD (JA Kawas Elem., Santo Nino Elem, Zacahry Elem, Ligarde Elem., DD. Hachar Elem, Daiches Elem) | 2 3 4 5 | Dictionary Skills, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Music Memory, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials | |
| Feb 20 | Leon Taylor Middle School Ingleside, TX | Mary Smith | Leon Taylor Middle/ Ingleside ISD, AC Blunt Middle School/Aransas Pass ISD, Travis Middle School/ Calhoun ISD, Rockport-Fulton Middle School/Rockport Fulton ISD, AC Jones Middle School/ Beeville ISD, London ISD (Leon Taylor Middle, AC Blunt Middle School, Travis Middle School, Rockport-Fulton Middle School, AC Jones Middle School, London Middle School ) | 6 7 8 | |||
| Feb 22 | Sory Elementary Sherman, TX | Andrea Wiggins | Sherman ISD (Washington Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Dillingham Elementary, Neblett Elementary, Parker Elementary, Sory Elementary, Crutchfield Elementary) | 2 3 4 5 | Chess Puzzle | UIL Contest Materials |
| Date | Host School | Meet Director | Competing ISDS(Schools) | Grades | Events | Type of Contest Materials | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | First Baptist Church School Brenham, TX | Kathleen Bedrich | First Baptist Church School, Brenham, Community Christian Academy, Sacred Heart Catholic School, Traditions Montessori School | 2 3 4 5 6 | Creative Writing, Dictionary Skills, Impromptu Speaking, Listening, Maps, Graphs and Charts, Number Sense, Oral Reading, Ready Writing, Spelling, Storytelling | UIL Contest Materials |
