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.

NWTA 2026 Catalog

For more details on the the scholarship criteria, please visit the NWTA website hosted on district website.