Middle School Information

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2023 Updates 

The middle school application will open on October 26, and the deadline to apply is December 1. Students will receive offers in April. 

Superintendents will partner with school communities’ leadership, staff, and parents to thoughtfully determine if and where middle school screened programs should exist based on instructional and community needs. Where screening is allowed, students would be ranked based on a composite of their course grades from fourth grade. The number of academically screened schools will be limited and based on the needs of the community. Screens will be determined by the start of the middle school admissions process on October 26.

Middle School Admissions Video Guide