Open Enrollment

Public School Open Enrollment

Wisconsin's public school choice program allows students in grades kindergarten through 12 to attend any public school district in the state if space is available, subject to certain other restrictions. The parent is responsible for transportation. Sign-up procedures and deadlines are set by the state. The initial parental request must be filed in early February for the following year.  

Individuals interested in part-time open enrollment at the high school should contact the Lincoln Principal at least six weeks prior to the beginning of the semester and fill out the part-time open enrollment application

Part-time Open Enrollment Student and Parent Informational Brochure

There are two ways to apply for open enrollment:

Regular Application Period-
February 5 - April 30, 2024 for the 2024-25 School Year

The regular application period occurs during a 3-month application period each year from February to April for the following school year. It is a parent’s first and best opportunity to apply for open enrollment for a particular school year. 

The preferred method to apply for open enrollment is using the Department of Public Instruction’s online application form. This form is “active” only during the application period and is accessed from a link on the main page of the open enrollment web site.  Although paper forms are available, they are discouraged unless the parent is unable to submit an online application.  Click here to apply after February 5th, 2024. 


Alternative application-

The alternative application  procedure is used to apply for the current school year. Click here to download a PDF version of the 2023-2024 alternative application.  Applications can be emailed to the email address listed below or dropped off/mailed to: 
 
Manitowoc Public School District
Attn: Open Enrollment
2902 Lindbergh Dr.
Manitowoc, WI 54220

For more information, visit Department of Public Instruction.

If you have any questions regarding open enrollment, please call (920)686-4796 or email [email protected]

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