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Charter School Admission
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We’re excited to welcome new students to our AASD charter schools! The application window for the 2026–2027 school year opens December 1, 2025.
To be included in the lottery, please submit your application by February 20, 2026. Applications received after that date will be added to the waiting list (if no seats are available) in the order they come in.
All families will be notified by March 13, 2026, to let you know whether your student has been offered a seat or placed on the waiting list.
The application portal will stay open through September 1, 2026. After that, you can contact the charter school directly to ask about current openings.
Looking to join us for the 2025–2026 school year instead? Please reach out to your preferred charter school to see if spots are still available — we’d love to connect with you!
Printable Applications
Applications must be completed and submitted within the application window.
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Copies of printed applications are also available at each charter school, our District Welcome Center, and the District Leadership Center.
Charter School Transportation
Transportation for charter school students is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.
Open Enrollment
If a student resides in the Appleton Area School District and completes the charter school application process, they do not need to complete the district’s School of Choice Open Enrollment application.
The Open Enrollment (OE) process is separate from the charter school student application process.
Students living outside the Appleton Area School District must apply for Open Enrollment through the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) between February 2, 2026 - April 30, 2026, in addition to completing the charter school application process.
Click here for more information on open enrollment to the Appleton Area School District.
Many students receive notification of approval to enroll in a charter school. However, different factors are taken into account that may prohibit acceptance into the AASD. Your child’s enrollment, therefore, will not be official until accepted by the District for open enrollment. Notification of the District’s decision is sent to families the first week of June. Your child’s spot at the charter school will be held until that time if you accept the position in the charter school now.