Find Your School

• Magnet schools
• Application-based programs at high school and Robinson Middle School
• Creative Minds Academy (vertical school at the Learning Lab at Union Station)
• Education Imagine Academy (virtual school)
• Special Assignment request, including to participate in the AVID elective or Career and Technical Education pathways that are only available at some middle or high schools
• Alternative high school choices, including Wichita Alternative High School and Simon Youth Academy at Towne East Square

Special Assignment Information

Students that wish to attend a neighborhood school other than their address assigned must complete and be approved for a special assignment. The special assignment process begins with the address-assigned neighborhood school and then is forwarded to the requested school. Special assignment request forms are available on the district website. Be aware that approval for special assignments is not guaranteed. The approval depends on the recommendation of both the assigned neighborhood school and the requested schools administrators. To recommend approval or denial for a special assignment, school administrators will look at factors that, among others, include school/grade level capacity and availability of needed services.

Special assignments are considered a privilege and certain conditions must be met for the assignment to not only be approved, but also continue throughout the school year. Transfers are contingent on the following:

• Students approved for special assignments must provide their own transportation.
• The student must have good attendance, behavior, and academic performance (grades).
• Classrooms must have space available.
• All personal information must be kept accurate and up to date with the school office.
• Parents must be responsive and supportive of their student’s teachers and school.
• Administrative Decision.
• Grades 7th through 12th Only: Athletic/activity may be forfeited with a special assignment request. Please direct all questions to the Sending Principal and/or Athletic Director prior to finalizing the request.

Apply for a Special Assignment

• Student has special education needs that are served at specific locations, including visual impairment, hearing impairment, and gifted eligibility
• Student has language-based needs that are served at specific locations (ESOL)
• Student is new to the United States and requires additional support (Newcomers)
• Student has behavioral concerns that can be addressed at a specific location
• Student qualifies for McKinney-Vento educational services as part of a family in transition

If the address you enter in the WebQuery tool gives you a result that lists a different district, you qualify for out-of-district enrollment.

We welcome applications from new out-of-district students for open seats at all grade levels from kindergarten through 12th (Students currently enrolled from out of district do not need to reapply.) Applications will be available annually on our website from June 1-30, and accepted students will be notified by July 15 to begin the enrollment process.

Learn More About Out-of-District Enrollment

If the address you enter in WebQuery gives you a WPS school as your assignment, you should explore the school choice opportunities.