Katy ISD Destination Imagination Teams Finish Top 10 at International Finals
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KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
June 1, 2026
By Natalie Cook Clark
The 2026 Destination Imagination Global Finals saw strong showings from eight Katy ISD schools with four Katy teams finishing in the top 10.
Four Katy ISD Imagination Destination teams finished in the top 10 at the global finals for the educational organization that challenges students to apply creativity, teamwork and innovation to solve open-ended problems in science, technology, engineering, fine arts and service learning.
The Nerd Herd placed second Globally in the Improvisational – Casting Shadows category, representing Morton Ranch at the highest level of competition. They were one of eight teams to advance to the Global Finals following standout performances at the state tournament. The team competed in STEAM-based challenges focused on teamwork, critical thinking, engineering, presentation skills and innovation.
“I am incredibly proud of every student and team manager who represented Katy ISD at Global Finals,” says Kristi Sides, Katy ISD elementary instructional officer and District sponsor for Destination Imagination. “Our students demonstrated outstanding creativity, perseverance and collaboration on the world stage.”
In addition to the strong competition results, Team DInoMite earned the honor of leading the Texas delegation during the Global Finals Parade of Nations after being selected from 133 Texas teams.
Katy ISD congratulates all participating students, team managers and families on an outstanding season and exceptional representation of the District on the international stage.
“Having four teams place in the Top 10 internationally is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the talent and hard work of these students,” says Sides.
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