Schools Of Choice
The open enrollment window is CLOSED. We will no longer be accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
The open enrollment window for the 2025-2026 school year will take place in April 2025. The specific dates will be posted here when available. Applications will be available on the first day of the open enrollment.
Lowell Area Schools participates in two schools of choice programs that are based on the school district in which a family currently lives.
To determine which application is correct for your family, see the guidelines below. Completing the wrong form could jeopardize enrollment. If we receive more applications than openings, a lottery drawing will be held.
Application submission information (via email or mail) is located on the application. If you are unable to print the form, please email Sonja DeDonado.
Kent ISD Plan
- Student lives in a district that is part of the Kent Intermediate School District
- Annual reapplication and signature from releasing Superintendent is not required
- Transportation is not provided
- A student who has been suspended, expelled or convicted of a felony may be excluded
- Students that live in the same household as a current Schools of Choice student may receive preference in filling district openings if they apply during the open enrollment period and slots are available in that particular grade level.
- The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires a student (in grades 10-12) to wait one semester after enrolling in a new district before participating in athletics.
105c Plan
- Student DOES NOT LIVE in any these districts. Kent Intermediate School District.
- Annual reapplication is not required and signature from releasing Superintendent is not required
- Transportation is not provided
- A student who has been suspended, expelled or convicted of a felony may be excluded
- Students that live in the same household as a current Schools of Choice student may receive preference in filling district openings if they apply during the open enrollment period and slots are available in that particular grade level.
- The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires a student (in grades 10-12) to wait one semester after enrolling in a new district before participating in athletics
- A written agreement between the resident district and the Choice district must be in place for students who receive special education services.
