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2026-2027 School of Choice Has Closed - Notification emails will be sent on or before June 12, 2026
Non-Resident Schools of Choice 105/105C applications for the 2026-2027 school year, grades K-8th grade only.
Applications will be available on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, through Thursday, May 28, 2026.
All completed documents must be submitted on or before May 28, 2026, by 4 p.m.
Notification of acceptance into DeWitt Public Schools will be sent via email on or before June 12, 2026.
Opening(s) for K-8th
Kindergarten - Limited
First Grade - Limited
Second Grade - Limited
Third Grade - Limited
Fourth Grade - Limited
Fifth Grade - Limited
Sixth Grade - Limited
Seventh Grade - Limited
Eighth Grade - Limited
Questions? Email Deb Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent
How Do I Apply?
You may download the application form or you may obtain it from our administrative office. Applications are only available during the 15-day application period.
If you are seeking to apply for more than one student, you will need to complete a separate application for each student.
A signed Authorization to Release Information form from prior schools verifying no prior suspensions or expulsions must accompany each application.
A proof of residency such as utility bill, lease or property tax statement.
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Applications without the completed and signed Authorization to Release Information will not be considered.
Do not mail or fax your application, you must submit it in-person.
DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education, 2957 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt, MI 48820
NOTE: Our entrance is located at the south end of DeWitt Middle School, door #16
OFFICE HOURS 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Eligibility and Boundaries
Students residing in school districts within Clinton County and its contiguous ISDs are eligible for Schools of Choice at DeWitt Public Schools. Students must be able to attend school regularly and on time. Transportation is the responsibility of parents/guardians.
Available Openings
DeWitt Public Schools offers a limited number of Schools of Choice seats in each grade level
The number of available seats varies annually based on grade level/classroom capacity
The Board of Education determines specific openings by grade level each April
Available slots will be published following the Board's decision
Selection Guidelines
If applications are fewer than available seats, all eligible students will be accepted
If applications exceed available seats, state law requires a random lottery selection
Priority is given to siblings of current Schools of Choice students, but not guaranteed. Any siblings of enrolled Schools of Choice students must complete a Schools of Choice application during the SOC application window to be considered for enrollment.
Students not selected through the lottery will be placed on a waiting list
Students with suspension (within two years) or expulsion may be ineligible per state law'
Continuation of Enrollment
Once enrolled, students may continue at DeWitt without reapplying
If a student withdraws and enrolls in another district, they forfeit their spot and must reapply during the next application period
Siblings are not guaranteed enrollment but receive preference for available slots
Transportation
Transportation to and from our district will be the responsibility of the parent. Children must arrive in time to begin instructional activities at the start of the school day and must be picked up or have other arrangements once the school day has ended.
Before and After School Care Programs
District Before and After School programs are operated by DeWitt Community Education KIDS Childcare. To obtain information about their program please call (517) 668-3460 or visit their website Community Education.
DeWitt Public Schools will accept Tuition Enrollment applications for the 2026-2027 school year starting Monday, May 18, 2026, for grades 9th-12th - All grades have limited openings
Documents to Provide:
Step 1: Signed State Aid Release From Your Resident School District
Step 2 below:
Completed Authorization To Release Information
Report Card For the Past Two Years (Current year and last year)
Attendance Records for the Past Two Years (Current year and last year)
(If the student receives special education services, a copy of the most current IEP)
Eligibility and Boundaries
Students residing in school districts within Clinton County and its contiguous ISDs are eligible for Tuition Enrollment at DeWitt Public Schools. Students must be able to attend school regularly and on time. Transportation is the responsibility of parents/guardians.
DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education, 2957 W. Herbison Road, DeWitt, MI 48820
NOTE: Our entrance is located at the south end of DeWitt Middle School, door #16
OFFICE HOURS 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Questions? Email Deb Smith, Assistant to the Superintendent
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