First Round Open Enrollment is Closed!
Round One: November 1, 2024 at 8:00am MT – December 2, 2024
at 4:00pm MT
Second Round Open Enrollment will open soon.
Round Two: January 22, 2025 at 8:00am MT –August 1, 2025
at 4:00pm MT
The first round of DCSD Open Enrollment is open. It is not first come first serve, as the first round of Open Enrollment is prioritized by District Policy preference points. Refer to District Policies JCA/JFB and JCA/JFB-R for more detail. District policy states that any student shall be allowed to attend any school of their choice for which they are eligible on a space available basis, subject to district policy. The best method of viewing this page is on a computer if you have access to one.
The first round window opened on November 1 and closes December 2. The second round window is open from January 22 to August 1. Open Enrollment applies to the following school year (beginning generally in August).
If you are open enrolled at a neighborhood school or attend a DCSD-Authorized Charter School, but would like to return to the neighborhood school associated with your address for the next school year (25/26), you must file an Intent to Return Form by January 10, 2025. If you miss this date, you must open enroll to return to your address assigned school, and enrollment is not guaranteed. Please note: If you are currently attending your address-assigned neighborhood school, there is nothing you need to do at this time if you wish to remain.
The Intent to return process does not apply if you are home schooling, attending a non-DCSD Charter School, attending an out-of-district school, or private school. Please reach out directly to your address assigned school for more information. If you do not know your address-assigned school, visit the school locator map for more assistance.
Parents please take a moment to view one of the corresponding parent videos below to assist you in navigating the Open Enrollment Process.
Open Enrollment for New DCSD Parents
Open Enrollment for Existing DCSD Parents
Current DCSD Parent, Adding a New Student to your Existing EngagEd Parent Portal (Coming Soon)
2025/26 Open Enrollment Dates
- First Round Open Enrollment opened on November 1st 8:00 am and closes on December 2nd 4:00pm.
- Parents can see offers in the EngagED Parent Portal on December 11th at 8:00am and have until December 18th at 4:00 pm, to log back in and accept any open enrollment offers.
- Intent to return forms for the next academic school year (for currently open-enrolled students) are due by Jan. 10
- All new to the district students must complete OLR (Online Registration/enrollment) by 1/10).
- Second Round Open Enrollment runs from January 22, 2025 at 8:00am through August 1, 2025 at 4:00pm. If a student was put on the waitlist during the first round, they will still be on that list for the second round. Schools will ONLY reach out to families through email when and if a spot becomes available.