Admission & Enrollment
Charter School Admission
Ready to Apply?
We’re excited to welcome new students to our AASD charter schools! The application window for the 2027–2028 school year will open in December 2026.
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 on March 6, 2026, and will then have the opportunity to accept or decline their seat.
The application portal will stay open through September 1, 2027. After that, you can contact the charter school directly to ask about current openings.
Looking to join us for the 2026–2027 school year?
Complete the application below to get started. Enrollment availability varies by charter school—some schools have openings, while others have waitlists. We encourage you to contact your preferred charter school to learn about current availability. If a school is currently full, you may still apply and be placed on the waitlist if a seat becomes available.
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 early February and the end of April, 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 in the first week of June. Your student's spot at the charter school will be held until that time if you accept the position in the charter school now.
If you wish to apply to the following schools, please visit their website for application instructions:
• Appleton eSchool
• Wisconsin Connections Academy
Magnet School Admission
Students in second through eighth grade must be identified as highly gifted in general intellectual ability and must meet specific criteria as outlined by the AASD Identification Process to join Odyssey/Magellan Magnet School.