What is Open Enrollment?

The inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside.

Who can apply?

Any Wisconsin resident student in five-year-old kindergarten through grade 12 may apply to attend a nonresident school district under the open enrollment program. A child may transfer to a nonresident school district for early childhood education or four-year-old kindergarten only if the child’s resident school district offers the same type of program and only if the child is eligible for that program in the resident school district.

When are applications for transfer accepted?

The regular open enrollment application period for the 2025-26 school year is February 2 - April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm. All applications must be submitted online via the DPI website. Click here to apply

Outside of the regular application window, alternative applications and tuition waivers are accepted. Please visit the DPI website for additional information.

How can I find help with the application process?
Steps outlining the online registration process are available on the DPI website. The DPI Open Enrollment team can provide support at:  openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov or call toll-free 888-245-2732

If you still have questions, please don't hesitate to contact our District Office at 920-387-7963 ext. 1006. 

Can I fill out paper forms for open enrollment, or am I only able to submit my application online?

Online Forms

• Open Enrollment Application Online Form – Available during the Regular Application Period

Open Enrollment Forms

• Go to the DPI website to find downloadable forms for applying outside of the regular application window

You can also access the paper application from the DPI forms webpage at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment/resources/forms.

Although paper applications are made available, we still strongly encourage parents to submit their applications online.

Can applications be denied?

Both the nonresident and resident school districts may deny an application for reasons specified in state law. If an application is denied by either the resident or nonresident school district, the parent/guardian may file an appeal with the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) within 30 days. The DPI is required to affirm the school district’s decision unless the DPI determines that the decision was arbitrary or unreasonable.

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