School Choice

The Union County Board of Education approved the schools of choice for the 2026-2027 school year. School Choice is explained under Policy 4-13 Student Assignment. Through this option, families may apply for admission through lottery (via Scribbles) to any elementary, middle or high school within the district whose student population is no more than 85% of the capacity, as determined by the district. 

The Superintendent shall designate which schools are available for enrollment under this provision on an annual basis. The Superintendent and Board of Education have the final authority to identify schools available for choice under this option. Once a transfer has been granted under this basis, it will remain in effect until the terminal grade in that school location (i.e. 5th, 8th and 12th) unless revoked.

Students granted a transfer through the School Choice Lottery will be given athletic eligibility only if the student is a rising 9th grader and the transfer application is completed on or before July 1. Any student returning to their “home” school after a School Choice Lottery transfer would be ineligible for athletic participation until completion of the current school year.

Transportation is not provided for students who accept a transfer through School Choice. 

• December 15, 2025 – February 13, 2026:  Application window
• February 23, 2026:  Notification of acceptance to parent(s)/guardian(s)
• March 4, 2026:  Deadline for parent(s)/guardian(s) to claim seats