Lottery Procedures
Lottery applications are available throughout the month of January. In February, a lottery is held for all applications accepted by January 31st. Student siblings are given family priority and are selected and placed in order. After siblings, all other applicants are selected and added to the wait list in order. Kindergarten applicants that are accepted will be notified immediately, as well as any pre-determined openings based on families that have indicated they are not returning. The wait list will be used for any other openings that arise after the last day of school.
*Any applications received after January 31st will be placed at the bottom of the wait list for each grade.
Feel free to email any questions to Ms. Cheri Marquiss at cdalton@sps186.org.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
When is the Lottery Drawn?
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are due on January 31, 2025. Applications submitted after that date are placed at the bottom of the waiting list.
Do I have to fill out an application every year?
Yes, waiting lists are formed every year, so it is necessary to fill out an application every year. If you have further questions, please contact the school office at 217-525-3275.
How will I be notified if my student is accepted?
The first week of March, families of kindergartners and 6th graders will be notified of acceptance. All other students, grades K-8, will be added to our waitlist and notified if accepted.