GIH Tech Competition

Fulton Science Academy will host the Georgia Independent and Home school Technology competition on Sunday, January 25, 2026.  The cost to participate is $15 per student.  Students will present their projects to the judges face to face again this year.  The final day for student registration is Friday, December 19, 2025. Registration will open in November.  We will send out communication to each school's sponsor with more details as we get closer to the event.  The competition is open to 3rd - 12th grade students in all independent and home schools in Georgia. This competition is an great way for students showcase their technology abilities in various categories.   Students may participate in one of 14 different categories across five grade groups:

• 3rd & 4th Grade (2nd graders can also compete at this level)

• 5th & 6th Grade

• 7th & 8th Grade

• 9th & 10th Grade

• 11th & 12th Grade

All first-place winners are automatically entered into the 2026 Georgia Student Technology Competition.  More details about the state competition will be given as we get closer to the event.  

The GASTC Programming Challenge will be a separate event again. Students may participate in this event and still compete in the main competition as well.  The programming challenge will be held on virtually.  Mike Afdahl is the main contact for this event.  More information and details about the event can be found on the state's website:  https://www.gastc.org/programming .