Gifted Magnet Program (GMP)

Rise to the challenge; find where you belong.

The District 11 Gifted Magnet Program fosters academic talent and provides social-emotional support in an immersive program housed at two elementary and two middle schools throughout the district. Tier 3 Identified Gifted Students, Talent Pool, and High Ability students Grades 3rd - 8th may apply.

GMP Application Process

The GMP Applications will re-open on August 1 for the 2025-2026 School Year.  

• Timeline and Checklist Guide for Applying to the Gifted Magnet Program

• Gifted Magnet Program Application

  • Applications open December 1 for Grades 4-8 apply by January 15th 
  • Applications open March 1 for Rising Grade 3 apply by April 15th
  • Middle School GMP Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a space available basis.
  • Elementary GMP Applications received after April 15 will be reviewed on a space-available basis

• Online Teacher Recommendation Form

Lista de comprobación y calendario para solicitar el ingreso en el Programa Magnet para Superdotados

Family  Resources and Events

GMP Middle School Information Meetings:

December 3 at Holmes Middle School 6:00-7:00pm 

Holmes Middle School slide deck

December 5 at Sabin Middle School  6:00-7:00pm 

Sabin Middle School slide deck

Please contact Becky Marsh (rebecca.marsh@d11.org) at Sabin and Tanya Ehlinger (tanya.ehlinger@d11.org) at Holmes if you are interested in setting up a Middle School GMP shadow experience.

GMP Elementary School Information Meetings:

Please stay tuned for information mid-spring  

Elementary slide deck

Please contact Beth Graber (elizabeth.graber@d11.org) if you are interested in setting up a shadow experience.