Academic Fest 2026

Academic Fest: August 8, 2026 8:30AM CDT
New: All Results (To be posted on test day)

Event Details:
  • Date: August 8, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 AM CDT to 4:00 PM CDT
  • Venue: First United Methodist Church, 3900 Lexington Blvd, Missouri City TX 77459
  • Registration Link: Academic Fest 2026
  • Online Registration Deadline: Aug 2nd, 2026
  • Registration Fees: $30 per student for Non BANA members

Grade: 1-3 (Primary) – General Math, ART / Painting, Spelling Bee

Grade 4-5 (Elementary) – General Math, Science, ART / Painting, Spelling Bee

Grade 6-8 (Middle) – General Math, Science, Vocabulary, Speech (Business Casual Dress Code is Required for this activity)

Grade 9-12 (High) – Mock SAT (digital) given at venue, please register here for SAT with TestMasters

Partners & Sponsors:

ExxonMobil 
Shell
GSI Environmental
FUMC, Missouri City
Spellpundit.com
Testmasters

Rules for exam

Math, Science, and Vocabulary Practice Tests:

Middle Science
Middle Math
Elementary Science
Elementary Math
Primary Math

Vocabulary Sample Question (To be updated soon)

Spelling Bee

Organizers will try to remain within the word lists given below. If competition is not moving forward, organizers may select words outside of given list below.

BANA Primary Spelling Bee List of Words

BANA Elementary Spelling Bee List of Words

BANA Spelling Bee Rules

Speech (Middle Grade) Topics:
Students need to practice for all three topics, for more see rules for exam above.

  1. Should social media platforms enforce a minimum age of 16? As several countries pass laws restricting access for minors under 16, a global debate has sparked over balancing youth safety with digital freedom.

  2. Is artificial intelligence making students less creative? With AI writing and generation tools becoming widespread in education, questions arise over whether technology aids or hinders original student thinking.

  3. Is United States military intervention justified in removing authoritarian leaders? This topic examines the ethical and political debates surrounding whether the U.S. should use military force to depose dictatorial regimes and promote democracy.

SAT Mock test: Testmasters registration link to be posted

ART / Painting:

Use Crayon and painting paper preferably 8 1/2 X 11

You will be given a theme just before the exam.

Winners for each activity grade-wise are awarded trophies and certificates.

Registration Fee includes ALL activities for each student in his/her category.

For inquiry, please contact: