Your window to change schools in Wisconsin is open, and at least one district is taking a new approach to it.
From February 6th to April 28th, families can submit applications to non-resident school districts for the next academic year without having to move into the area. It has been a major point of emphasis for some school districts as each student carries with them thousands of dollars in school aid. Some school districts like Luxemburg-Casco have been able to take advantage of open enrollment with approximately 10 percent of its student population coming from outside the area according to the USA Today Network-Wisconsin.
Southern Door is looking to attract new families to its district through its shadow days, where children in Kindergarten through 4th Grade can shadow current students for one day from March 20th through March 24th. Southern Door Elementary School Principal Marc Vandenhouten hopes the approach that is similar to what is done at college and private schools can show families how special of a place the district can be.
For the 2021-2022 academic year, more than 71,000 students attended a non-resident school, transferring more than $566 million in the process.
