Hardin-Jefferson ISD Gifted and Talented

01/15/2026

🌟 Gifted & Talented Referral Window is NOW OPEN! 🌟

Hardin-Jefferson ISD is accepting referrals for 1st–12th grade students for Gifted & Talented testing.

The window for fall testing closes January 31, 2026.
Kindergarten students are automatically screened in December and referred for further evaluation if needed.

To request a referral, please complete the district form here:
https://www.hjisd.net/programs/gifted-and-talented

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 409-981-6460.

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

Parents of Gifted & Talented Students, join us!

Attend our 7th Annual Parent Conference with focused breakout sessions designed to help you support your Gifted & Talented learners. Gain practical strategies, hear from experts, and connect with other families.

👉 Register here: https://gifted.soe.baylor.edu/parents/parent-conference-2026

12/10/2025

The seventh annual GT Parent Conference, hosted by the Gifted Education Family Network and Baylor TIP, will be held in person this year at Lovejoy High School in DFW. The conference consists of informational sessions led by renowned educators, counselors, and parents. These sessions address critical issues in parenting gifted students, such as debunking common myths about gifted students, advocating for your child, accessing services, and more. In addition, you will have an opportunity to meet with parents of other gifted students and share experiences, learn from each other, and build relationships.

This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Melanie Meyer, presenting a session titled "Helping Kids Flourish: Perspectives for Parents from Identity and Talent Development Research."

Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. CST
Location: Lovejoy High School
2350 Estates Pkwy
Lucas, TX
Cost: $55

https://pay.baylor.edu/C20024_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=9&CATID=685

11/18/2025

🚀 HJ STEM DAY is almost here!
Students in Grades 4–8 are invited to join us on November 25 from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at Hardin-Jefferson High School for a morning filled with creativity, exploration, and hands-on fun!

🔧 Activities Include:
• Learning about the HJ STEM Program
• Designing your own rocket
• Launching your rocket
• Plus tons of other exciting STEM challenges!

🔴 Spaces are limited — don’t miss out!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Let’s build the next generation of innovators.
Go Hawks!

You can also register here: https://gofan.co/event/5422306?schoolId=TX14317_4

10/07/2025

🌟 Webinar Alert for Gifted Parents & Educators! 🌟

“Helping Gifted Kids Manage ‘All the Feels’”
Available in both English & Spanish

Gifted and twice-exceptional children often feel more deeply—and it can be hard for them to regulate emotions on their own. In this webinar, Emily Kircher-Morris walks through a 4-step emotional regulation process to support our kids in healthy, lasting ways. Watch anytime (it’s recorded).

Processing and managing emotions is hard for even the most level-headed of us. For gifted and twice-exceptional kids and teens, dealing with "all the feels" can be exhausting. The skills needed to develop emotional regulation can be developed over time with guidance and compassion from parents. Emil...

09/22/2025

🌟 Gifted & Talented Referral Window is NOW OPEN! 🌟

Hardin-Jefferson ISD is accepting referrals for 1st–12th grade students for Gifted & Talented testing.

🗓️ The window for fall testing closes September 30, 2025.
👶 Kindergarten students are automatically screened in December and referred for further evaluation if needed.

To request a referral, please complete the district form here:
🔗 https://www.hjisd.net/programs/gifted-and-talented

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]
or call 409-981-6460.

09/22/2025

On September 19th, our GT students at China Elementary launched their tiny home project! They’re applying area and perimeter skills to design creative living spaces, combining math with imagination. We can’t wait to share their progress!

09/04/2025

🌟 Our GT students at China Elementary kicked off the year by getting to know each other through a fun welcome back activity! We are so excited for another incredible year of learning, creativity, and growth. ✨

08/22/2025