About Northwest Talent Academy
**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE GRADE THEY ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN DURING THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR**
Northwest Talent Academy courses are designed specifically for high-potential students. Because of this differentiation, the following criteria describe the Academy student:
Enjoyment of intense study and challenge. Willingness to become involved. High degree of motivation. Desire and drive to complete projects. Successful group interaction skills. Self-disciplined. Emotional maturity. Cooperative nature.
Student criteria also include:
Recommendation of his/her local district. Currently in grades 2-8. Commitment to attend all days of the Academy.
Important information: This program is invite only for students from Annandale, Becker, Big Lake, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose, Delano, Elk River Area, Foley, Maple Lake, Monticello and St. Michael-Albertville schools districts
Program registration opens on February 2, 2026 at 8 AM.
For more details on the the scholarship criteria, please visit the NWTA website hosted on district website.
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