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The Stanwood-Camano School District is excited to announce the opening of nominations for its Highly Capable Program for the 2026-27 school year. This program supports students in grades 1-5 who demonstrate exceptional academic potential and a capacity for advanced learning.

If your child, or a student you know, exhibits advanced abilities in areas such as reading or math, now is the time to consider submitting a nomination. Key characteristics of highly capable learners include:

• Exceptional depth of understanding and the ability to transfer learning to new situations
• A willingness to engage with abstract and complex concepts
• The ability to make unique connections among ideas
• An accelerated learning pace and intense focus

Nomination Process:

1. Deadline: All nomination materials must be received by January 23, 2025
2. How to Nominate: Parents, teachers, or community members can submit nominations. Download the form or visit the District Office for forms and information
3. Assessment: Eligible nominees will proceed to an assessment stage during the school day

Program Benefits:

Identified students may receive differentiated instruction within their home school or at a designated school site, with services tailored to their academic strengths.

For more information or to ask questions, please contact Rona Olson at 360-629-1200 or email rolson@stanwood.wednet.edu

We look forward to recognizing and supporting the outstanding talents of our students to prepare every student for the future of their choice!!