Overview
The Most Comprehensive Extracurriculum Academic Program in the Nation At A Glance
What is PSIA?
PSIA is celebrating 30 years of excellence, offering extracurricular competitions
for private, parochial, and homeschool students throughout Texas in grades 1 through 8.
PSIA offers students motivation for learning
In our program, students will...
- find new excitement in learning
- know the satisfaction of their best performance
- achieve mastery
- receive recognition for academic excellence
- test their skills and knowledge
PSIA supports school staff, coaches, and contestants
Schools receive...
- training for directors, coordinators, coaches, and contestants
- rules interpretations
- direction at State Meet tournaments
- assistance via phone, email, and text
- guidance from the Board of Directors and the State Advisory Council of peer educators and parents
- Official PSIA Handbook
- discounts to publishers' resources for contests
- periodic newsletter
- study materials
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit through workshops
PSIA gives out over $5,000 in scholarships each year to graduating 8th graders
For More Information
Feel free to contact Doug Ray, Executive Director of PSIA, for more information. You can submit a contact
request or contact him directly.
Doug Ray
Phone:
Email:
Ready to Get Started?
Registration for the 2026–2027 season is open now through November 1st (Late Registration accepted through December 15th, fees apply). Once you register, you'll choose your district and be connected with your District Director to start planning your first meet.