Aldine ISD
La Promesa HS: Thalia R. – art
Alief ISD
Kerr HS: Goodluck E. – writing
Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston
Holy Family Catholic School: Lillian L. – writing
Argyle ISD
Argyle MS: Vihaan B. – art
Austin ISD
Baldwin ES: Yueran L. – art
Kiker ES: Isabelle R. – letter writing
Kealing MS: Chloe C., Zhaowen D. – art
Brazosport ISD
Brazoswood HS: Kennedy U., Brooklynn U. – art
Calhoun County ISD
Seadrift School: Erianna S. – writing
CHARTER
- BASIS Cedar Park: Erika H., Jayden H. – writing
- Founders Classical Academy Flower Mound: Chloe W. – art
Clear Creek ISD
Westbrook Intermediate: Derrick H – art
Clear Springs HS: Katie C. – art
College Station ISD
Cypress Grove Intermediate: Abigail S. – letter writing
Conroe ISD
The Conroe Virtual School: Sloan B. – writing
The Woodlands HS: Amelia Q. – writing
TW College Park HS: Pin-Yun G., PingYi G. – art
Coppell ISD
Canyon Ranch ES: Nikitha R., Ahon S. – letter writing
Town Center ES: Ryan Z. – art
Coppell MS North: Anshuk G. – art
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
Langham Creek HS: Jovi K. – art
Dallas ISD
A.W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy: Scarlett W. – writing
Dickinson ISD
Dickinson JH: Emma P. – writing
Dickinson HS: Mercedes L. – writing
Fort Bend ISD
Commonwealth ES: Felix P. – art
Cornerstone ES: Samarth S. – letter writing
Leonetti ES: Michael R. – art
Malala Yousafzai ES: Hugo H., Graëme S. – letter writing; Aaryahi C. – art
Sonal Bhuchar ES: Alexander T. – letter writing
First Colony MS: Elise C. – art
Fort Settlement MS: Rafael F., Andrew Z. – art
Quail Valley MS: Naomi C. – art
Dulles HS: Chinhitha P. – writing
Elkins HS: Lily B., Rashmi K. – writing; Audrey H. – art
Frisco ISD
Liscano ES: Vihaan B. – letter writing
Clark MS: Ivan Z. – art
Lawler MS: Aaron C. – writing
Centennial HS: Josiah W. – writing
Galveston ISD
Austin ES: Emely M.P. – art
Parker ES: Mackenzie J., Maura P., Jaxson T. – letter writing
Hays CISD
Hays HS: Elliot D., Nadia M. – writing
HOME SCHOOL
- Alexander L. – letter writing
- Advika A., Alice K., Sydney R., Kieran S. – writing
Houston ISD
Horn ES: Aarav S. – letter writing
River Oaks ES: Noah C. – letter writing
Kinder HSPVA: Allie M. – art
Yates HS: J’Myrien A. – writing
Huntsville ISD
Huntsville HS: Aubrie J. – writing
Irving ISD
Nimitz HS: Allison S. – art
Katy ISD
Bryant ES: Ella T. – art
Campbell ES: Claire K. – art
Rhoads ES: Nour I. – art
Roosevelt Alexander ES: Noelle K. – art
Klein ISD
Klein HS: Jackson H., Devon L. – art
Leander ISD
Akin ES: Onbee K. – art
Henry MS: Minji K. – art
Stiles MS: Ashvika B. – writing
Lewisville ISD
Hebron HS: Zak H. – writing
McAllen ISD
Rowe HS: Isabella P. – art
Mesquite ISD
G.R. Porter ES: Leonardo A. – letter writing
Midland ISD
Emerson ES: Gracie H. – letter writing
Northside ISD
Brandeis HS: Darla D., Gabrielle M. – art
Northwest ISD
Beck ES: Max L. – art
Chisholm Trail MS: Emma D. – writing
Palacios ISD
Palacious Junior Senior High: Monica C., Juana Z. – writing
Paris ISD
Paris HS: Hannah C. – writing
Pasadena ISD
Rayburn HS: Julio S. – art
Pearland ISD
Pearland JH West: Grace B. – writing; Emma R., Elena Y., Alice Z. – art
Pflugerville ISD
Hendrickson HS: Julia A. – writing
PRIVATE
- A Art: Kimberly H. – art
- Angleton Christian School: Henry R. – writing
- Arlington Classics Academy: Mia L. – art
- Awty International School: Adeline S. – writing
- British International School of Houston: Iris P. – art
- Eric Li Art Studio: Angelina Z. – art
- Everest Academy: Omar M., Rahma Y. – letter writing
- Fine Art Fusion: Samaira B., Varnika K., Myra M., Swasti R. – art
- Fort Bend Christian Academy: Leo L. – art
- Hill Country Christian School of Austin: Carley Ann B. – letter writing
- Houston Christian HS: Trevor R. – art
- Jeni Art: Alice A., Alisa L., Joanna L., Priscilla L., Chloe Q., Avery W. – art
- Lampasas Christian School: Mandy J. – writing
- Libertas Classical Academy: Elianah T. – writing
- Li Mao Art Studio: Helen H., Jenny L., Haorui W., Sulan Y., Claire Z. – art
- Lutheran South Academy: Jayde B., Julia G., Tamyra G. – art
- Merryhill School: Connor K. – letter writing
- Parish Episcopal School: Allyson O. – art
- Ping Zhao Art School: Katherine H., Vera L. – art
- Post Oak School: Matilda R. – writing
- Presbyterian School of Houston: Jack B. – letter writing
- Prince of Peace Christian School: Priscilla W. – letter writing
- Quba Academy: Musab C., Maryam G. – letter writing; Elina A. – art; Razeen H. – art
- River Oaks Baptist: Ava W. – art
- Second Baptist School: Alice A., Leilani B., Sadie S. – writing
- Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School: Selina Y. – art
- St. Joseph HS: Danica S. – writing
- The Guthrie School: Alex W. – letter writing
Round Rock ISD
England ES: Nayoun K. – art
Pearson Ranch MS: Doyoon K. – writing
Walsh MS: Rahee P. – art
San Benito ISD
San Benito HS: Christian G., Joshua M. – writing
Spring Branch ISD
Memorial MS: April L. – art
Memorial HS: Ruyi W. – art
Stratford HS: Gabriella P. – writing
Sunnyvale ISD
Sunnyvale MS: Arianne A. – writing
Texas City ISD
Kohfeldt ES: Estefany P. – letter writing
Warren ISD
Warren HS: Abagail P. – writing
Weslaco ISD
Central MS: Leah M.P. – writing
2026 I Am Texas Semi-Finalists
Aldine ISD
• Blanson CTE HS: Art – Genesis A., Abrina G., Lemay G., Kelly M., Allisson O., Iza R., Martha R.
• La Promesa HS: Art – Thalia R.
• Young Women’s Leadership Academy: Art – Hannah A., Karen M.
Alief ISD
• Alief Taylor HS: Art – Deisy C., Axel X.
• Kerr HS: Writing – Goodluck E., Nicole U.
Allen ISD
• Jenny Preston ES: Letter writing – Raymond X.
• Lois Lindsey ES: Letter writing – Evan L.
Alvin ISD
• EC Mason – WINGS Academy: Charles U.
• Glen York ES: Art – Chloe C.
• Alvin HS: Art – Destiny H.
• Iowa Colony HS: Writing – Dillan B.
• Shadow Creek HS: Art – Trinity F.
Amarillo ISD
• Lorenzo De Zavala MS: Art – Ileana G.
Archdiocese of Galveston–Houston
• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart: Art – Delila L.
• Holy Family Catholic School: Writing – Lilian L.
• St. Anne Catholic School: Art – Otto O., Anna Cate E.
• Strake Jesuit College Preparatory: Writing – Xavier S.
Argyle ISD
• Argyle MS: Art – Vihaan B.
Austin ISD
• Baldwin ES: Art – Yueran L.
• Kiker ES: Letter writing – Isabelle R.
• Gorzycki MS: Art – Yumeng L.
• Kealing MS: Art – Chloe C., Zhaowen D., Selena L.
• Liberal Arts and Science Academy: Art – Jizhuo L.
Brazosport ISD
• Gladys Polk ES: Art – Karter A., Amelia W.
• Brazoswood HS: Art – Deana A., Bianca C., Viviana P., Rosie R., Kennedy U., Brooklynn U., Adrianna V.
Calhoun County ISD
• Seadrift School: Writing – Erianna S., Symone S., Jaxon W.
Castleberry ISD
• Joy James Academy of Leadership: Art – Fernanda L., Ariya M.
Charter School
• BASIS Cedar Park: Writing – Erika H., Jayden H.
• Founders Classical Academy Flower Mound: Art – Chloe W.
• Harmony School of Advancement: Art – Elisha A.
• Imagine International Academy of North Texas: Art – Leina P.
• Uplift Infinity Preparatory: Art – Brianna V.
Clear Creek ISD
• Westbrook Intermediate: Art – Derrick H.
• Clear Springs HS: Writing – Zahra D.; Art – Katie C., Carley C., Alivia N.
College Station ISD
• Cypress Grove Intermediate: Letter writing – Abigail S.
Comal ISD
• Smithson Valley MS: Harper S.
Conroe ISD
• Clark Intermediate: Art – Sloane A., Lennon C., Aria M., Everly W.
• Galatas ES: Art – Anne H.
• Mitchell Intermediate: Letter writing & Art – April Z.
• The Conroe Virtual School: Writing – Sloan B.
• Tom Cox Intermediate: Writing – Aum P.
• Oak Ridge HS: Art – Sury A.
• The Woodlands HS: Writing – Ava D., Amelia Q.
• The Woodlands College Park HS: Art – Ping Yi G., Pin-Yun G., Katherine H.
Coppell ISD
• Canyon Ranch ES: Letter writing – Nikitha R., Ahon S.; Art – Nikitha R.
• Town Center ES: Art – Ryan Z.
• Coppell MS North: Writing – Mishita G.; Art – Anshuk G., Saanvi G.
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
• Langham Creek ISD: Art – Jovi K.
Dallas ISD
• A.W. Spence Talented/Gifted Academy: Writing – Scarlett W.
Diboll ISD
• HG Temple ES: Art – Mikey C.
• HG Temple Intermediate: Art – Hailey G., Gentry R.
Dickinson ISD
• Dickinson JH: Writing – Emma P.
• Dickinson HS: Writing – Mercedes C.
Fort Bend ISD
• Anne Sullivan ES: Art – Audrey L.
• Austin Parkway ES: Art – Sophia H.
• Colony Meadows ES: Art – Yuiko N.; Alyssa C.,
• Commonwealth ES: Letter writing – Rishi B., Samaira B.; Art – Olivia C., Dhilan D., Alima M., Felix P., Jordan P., Annabelle Y., Ada Y.
• Cornerstone ES: Letter writing – Samartha S.; Art – Abby X.
• Donald Leonetti ES: Art – Michael R.
• Madden ES: Art – Aarush P.
• Malala Yousafzai ES: Letter writing – Aaryahi C., Hugo H., Graëme S.; Art – Aaryahi C.
• Sonal Bhuchar ES: Letter writing – Alexander T.
• First Colony MS: Art – Elise C.
• Fort Settlement MS: Writing – Kyle L.; Rafael F., Alandra H., Andrew Z.
• Quail Valley MS: Writing – Abhiram C., Aiden T.; Art – Jessica E., Saqib K., Rudra V.; Art – Trinity C., Naomi C., Junhao W.
• Ronald Thornton MS: Art – Vismai K., Dominic R.
• Clements HS: Art – Sachi B., Nicole G., Brianna H.,
• Dulles HS: Writing – Chinhitha P.
• Elkins HS: Writing – Lily B., Rashmi K.; Art – Audrey H., Sanskruti K.
• Kempner HS: Art – Bing X.
Frisco ISD
• Liscano ES: Letter writing – Vihaan B.
• Minett ES: Letter writing – Kavanna K.
• Robertson ES: Art – Avyan R.
• Adelle R. Clark MS: Art – Ivan Z.
• Debra Nelson MS: Writing – Hansini B.
• Lawler MS: Writing – Aaron C., Anna C.
• Richard A. Wilkinson MS: Writing – Arjun O.
• Centennial HS: Writing – Josiah W.
• Memorial HS: Writing – Atasee B.
• Reedy HS: Art – Dia R.
Galveston ISD
• Austin ES: Art – Emely P.
• Oppe ES: Art – Jasmine V.
• Parker ES: Letter writing – Apollo A., Isaac A., Cristella C., Gabriel G., Ekemini J., Makenzie J., Heidi M., Maura P., Jalyssa S., Jaxson T., Amari W.
• Weis MS: Art – Amy A., Harper E., Anh N.
Harlingen ISD
• Harlingen Collegiate HS: Writing – Diego B.
Hays CISD
• Jack C. Hays HS: Writing – Elliot D., Nadia M., Dylan P.
High Island ISD
• High Island ES: Art – Kingston K.
Home School
• Art: Ashleigh G., Emery K., Ellie L., Griffin-Eliot M., Leah M., Asher M., Lilliana V.
• Letter writing: Lynlee A., Simon H., Alexander L.
• Writing: Advika A., Anjana A., Tatum A., McKaylee F., Alice K., Sydney R., Hannah S., Kieran S.
Houston ISD
• Briargrove ES: Letter writing – August C.
• Horn ES: Letter writing – Aarav S., Ayana S.
• Mandarin Immersion Magnet School: Art – Grace J.
• River Oaks ES: Letter writing – Noah C.
• T.H. Rogers ES: Art – Trisha B., Soham G., Summer Z.
• Lanier MS: Writing – Ariel L.
• Chavez HS: Art – Cherie A.
• Jack Yates HS: Writing – J’Myrien A.
• Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts: Art – Cara B., Elizabeth L., Allie M.
Humble ISD
• Deerwood ES: Art – Wynn M., Joaquin M., Matthew R.
Huntsville ISD
• Huntsville HS: Writing – Aubrie J.; Art – Lucy F.
Irving ISD
• Nimitz HS: Art – Allison S.
Katy ISD
• Bryant ES: Art – Ellie L., Ella T.
• Campbell Elementary: Art – Claire K.
• Jack & Sharon Rhoads ES: Art – Ezra D., Nour I., Sophia V.
• Robertson ES: Art – Jayden J.
• Roosevelt Alexander ES: Art – Noelle K., Scarlett P.
• Seven Lakes JH: Art – Manya J.
• Jordan HS: Art – Rebekah G.
• Taylor HS: Emma S.
Keller ISD
• Keller MS: Art – Claire K.
Killeen ISD
• Harker Heights HS: Writing & Art – Ava B.
Klein ISD
• Klein HS: Writing – Gwendolyn C.; Art – Gwendolyn C., Jackson H.., Devon L.
• Klein Oak HS: Art – Princess I.
Lago Vista ISD
• Lago Vista HS: Art – Samantha D.
Lamar CISD
• Reading JH: Art – Chih-Han H.
Leander ISD
• Akin ES: Art – Onbee K.
• Artie L. Henry MS: Art – Minji K.
• Stiles MS: Writing – Ashvika B.
Lewisville ISD
• Hebron HS: Writing – Zak H.
Liberty ISD
• Liberty HS: Art – Teegan D., Cynthia G.
Lovejoy ISD
• Lovejoy HS: Art – Darby C.
Magnolia ISD
• Magnolia Parkway JH: Art – Tara F.
McAllen ISD
• Rowe HS: Art – Isabelle P.
Mesquite ISD
• G.R. Porter ES: Letter writing – Leonardo A.
Midland ISD
• Emerson ES: Letter writing – Gracie H.; Art – Presley M.
North East ISD
• Ronald Reagan HS: Art – Madeline T.
Northside ISD
• Tomlinson ES: Art – Weston I.
• Joe Straus MS: Art – Léna G.
• Brandeis HS: Art – Gracelyn A., Ava B., Serenity B., Javier B., Matthew C., Darla D., Addison G., Lauren G., Toryn L., Gabrielle M., Khloe S.
• Sotomayor HS: Art – Lydia I.
Northwest ISD
• Sam Beck ES: Art – Max L.
• Chisholm Trail MS: Writing – Emma D.
Pasadena ISD
• Milstead MS: Art – Darelys C., Andrea G., Lilian H., Marcy O., Elani R.
• Rayburn HS: Art – Julio S.
Palacios ISD
• Palacios Junior Senior High: Writing – Monica C., Jose J.,Ava M., Isabel P., Ava R., Emiliano R., Kaedan S., Natalie S., Sawyer S., Abby T., Taylor V., Juana Z.
Paris ISD
• Paris HS: Writing – Hannah C.
Pearland ISD
• Pearland JH West: Writing – Grace B., Surbhi J., Abigail L.; Art – Emma R., Elena Y., Katherine Y., Alice Z.
• Dawson HS: Art – Caroline F.
Pflugerville ISD
• Murchison ES: Art – Claire L.
• Hendrickson HS: Writing – Julia A.
Pharr – San Juan – Alamo ISD
• Jaime Escalante MS: Writing – Daniela L.
Plano ISD
• Schimelpfenig MS: Art – Anuki K.
Private Schools
Angleton Christian School: Writing – Noah A., Titus F., Daniel P., Henry R., Jackson S., Jenson S.
Apogee Dripping Springs Micro HS: Writing – Clea E.
Arlington Classics Academy: Art – Mia L.
A Art: Art – Kimberly H.
Awty International School: Writing – Adeline S.; Art – Elise H.
British International School of Houston: Art – Iris P.
Catapult Art Academy: Art – Adeline O.
Everest Academy: Letter writing – Maya A., Salma A., Yahya A., Yazan A., Zayn A., Hannah F., Melek G., Abdullah H., Hiba H., Nabeela I., Mahmoud K., Farriss M., Omar M., Aisha S., Noor S., Yusuf S., Rahma Y., Sophia Z.
Eric Li Art Studio: Art – Stanley K., Gabriel Q., Eliana T.,Benjamin W., Jiarui Y., Angelina Z.
Falak Art Studio: Art – Samraggi B.
Fine Art Fusion: Art – Arush R., Komali B., Samaira B.,Varnika K., Isha L., Myra M., Samyrah M., Swasti R.
Forsyth Country Day School: Writing – Hridoy K.
Fort Bend Christian Academy: Art – Leo L.
Greenhill School: Letter writing – Charles C.; Art –Jennifer L., Lucas Y.
Hill Country Christian School of Austin: Letter writing – Aveline B., Brock B., Carley Ann B., Morgan B., Jackson D., Gavin K., Caroline M., Ainsley P., Lila S., Savannah S., Violet S., Henley W., Kayliane Y.
Houston Christian HS: Art – Trevor R.
Jeni Art: Art – Navika A., Alice A., Jillian C., Bonnie C., Alicia F., Sophia G., Angel H., Amelia H., Isabella J.,Lydia J., Alisa L., Angelina L., Daisy L., Hongyi L., Joanna L, Priscilla L., Quentin L., Ivy L., Karina L., Kaylie L., Kelly L., Emily M., Aarya P. Charlie P., Emily P., Chloe Q., Yurong Q., Arnav S., Isabelle S., Longmei S., Yujia S., Veer V., Athena W., Avery W., XiaowanW., Ziran W., Muyao W., Adelyn X., Joni X., William X., Claire Y. Maxwell Y., Mingjing Y., Eva Z., Kasey Z., Olivia Z., Ryan Z.
Kaleo Academy: Writing – Emely G.
Lampasas Christian School: Writing – Mandy J.
Learning Steady: Art – Jase W.
Libertas Classical Academy: Writing – Elianah T., Grayson T.
Limao Art Studio: Art – Hanna H., Helen H., Jenny L., Lucas L., Haorui W., Sulan Y., Claire Z., Roger Z.
Lutheran South Academy: Art – Paige A., Abigail B., Jayde B., Rebecca B., Maia D., Sophiana G., Julia G., Tamyra G., Lillian K., Juliet M., Davis N. Emmanuel N.
Lycée International de Houston: Art – Evaan C.
Merryhill School: Letter writing – Connor K.
Parish Episcopal School: Art – Allyson O.
Ping Zhao Art School: Art – Katherine H., Vera L., Nina L., Amanda L.,
Presbyterian School of Houston: Letter writing – Jack B.
Prince of Peace Christian School: Letter writing – Priscilla W.
Post Oak School: Writing – Matilda R.
Quba Academy: Letter writing – Haniya A., KaleemullahA., Malak A., Wali A., Aamir B., Salimatou B., Musab C., Maryam G., Adam H., Sarim J., Insha M., Rayyan M., Maham R., Ali S., Farzaan S., Rafay S., Warda S., Ayza V.; Writing – Abedalbaset A., Aya A., Razeen H., Nylah O.; Art – Elina A., Yusuf S., Farzaan S.; Art – Abedalbaset A.
River Oaks Baptist: Art – Ava W.
Second Baptist School: Writing – Alice A., Harrison A., Janie B., Leilani B., Becks C., Kylie C., Genivive D., Kate E., Maddie G., Molly Go., Molly Gr., James H., Brant J., June K., Kyle K., Lucas K., Caroline L., Joshua L., Nathan L., Kyle M., Preslie R., Sadie S., Maddie U., Peter W., Preston W., Avery Z., Claire Z., Sloan Z.; Art – Alyssa Z.
St. Joseph HS: Writing – Pagie F., Klaire M., Arya P., Elizabeth P., Haiden P., Danica S.
St. Mark’s School of Texas: Writing – Shiv B.; Art – Hanyi L.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School: Writing – Elle W.
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School: Art – Selina Y.
The Guthrie School: Letter writing – Alex W.
The Kinkaid School: Art – Hadley B.
The Lamplighter School: Art – Renyi L.
The Saint Constantine School: Art – Georgina H.
The Woodlands Methodist School: Art – Zoe Z.
TMI episcopal: Art – Grace A.
Trinity Episcopal School: Writing – Ellie F.
Prosper ISD
• Walnut Grove HS: Art – Emily L., Alexandria R.
Round Rock ISD
• Chandler Oaks ES: Art – Yuna C.
• Elsa England ES: Art – Minsol K., Nayoun K.
• Patsy Sommer ES: Art – Ahryn J., Geo L., Angie L., Olivia L.
• Grisham Middle School: Art – Kaniga K.
• Pearson Ranch MS: Writing – Doyoon K.
• Walsh MS: Art – Rahee P.
• Round Rock HS: Writing – Saathvik V.
San Antonio ISD
• Thomas A. Edison HS: Writing – Alexa R.
San Benito CISD
• San Benito HS: Writing – Christian G., Joshua M.
Spring ISD
• Carl Wunsche HS: Art – Asha S.
Spring Branch ISD
• Memorial MS: Art – Maya C., Caroline H., April L., Tim V.
• Memorial HS: Art – Kassia T., Ruyi W.
• Stratford HS: Writing – Gabriella P.
• Westchester HS: Art – Fiona P.
Sunnyvale ISD
• Sunnyvale MS: Writing – Arianne A., Christine A.
Texas City ISD
• Kohfeldt ES: Letter writing – Liam A., Kylie B., Anthony C., Ruben C., Ximena D., Julyet G., Kayceon L., Skylyne M., Veronica M., Everett O., Sofia O., Estefany P., Francisco P., Levi P., Hugo R., Selena R.
• Texas City HS: Art – Greyson C.
Tyler ISD
• Three Lakes MS: Art – Charlee K.
Warren ISD
• Warren HS: Writing – Abagail P.
Weslaco ISD
• Central MS: Writing – Leah P.
Wichita Falls ISD
• Wichita Falls HS: Art – Anna A., Jaci G.