PSIA
With 18 contest categories covering a wide range of disciplines in 62 academic contests, PSIA provides an exciting opportunity for private school students in grades 1 through 8 to engage in academic competition with their peers throughout the state of Texas. PSIA remains the most comprehensive academic extracurricular program in the nation for students in Grades 1-8. Each year Veritas Academy has had tremendous success at the District competition, and we see many students advance to the State level in their selected events!
See the registration form for grade-level contests and fees. For PSIA study materials, see your registration confirmation email, or contact Taryn Hogan.
Objective Events
Graded Tests
Art Memory, Calculator Applications, Dictionary Skills, Listening Skills, Maps, Graphs & Charts, Mathematics, Music Memory, Number Sense, Science, Spelling, and Vocabulary.
Subjective Events
Judged Compositions & Productions
Storytelling, Modern Oratory, Oral Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, Creative Writing, Ready Writing, and On-Site Drawing.
Study Group sessions
TBA!
We will have two after-school study session days, where you can connect with coaches and friends who are studying for the same contest.
Competition Dates
In-House Competition at veritas: TBA!
Top competitors from Veritas will have the honor of representing our school at the District Meet.
District competition at Brentwood christian School: Saturday, february 28, 2026
Winners of the District Competition will advance to the State Competition.
State competition at texas state university: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Contact Us
Donnadee Swedberg
PSIA Competition Coordinator
Donnadee.Swedberg@VeritasAcademy.net
Taryn Hogan
Parent/Student Coordinator
Taryn.Hogan@VeritasAcademy.net
Joanna Heflin
Admin/Support
Joanna.Heflin@VeritasAcademy.net
(512) 891-1689