Are military families eligible to apply to public charter schools or DCPS out-of-boundary schools?
Yes, military families can use the My School DC application to apply to PK3 and PK4 programs, out-of-boundary DCPS schools, DCPS selective high schools and programs, and public charter schools. Families must provide proof of DC residency and follow all enrollment requirements by the school.
I am a military family, and I do not yet have my housing orders. Can I still participate in the lottery?
Yes. Please connect with your Joint Base Anacostia Bolling School Liaison Officer for additional information. The number to call is (202) 706-3618 or (202) 284-4064.
If I am matched through the lottery, what do I do if I am undergoing a permanent change of station (PCS) to the District and my arrival date does not coincide with the school's enrollment deadline?
Immediately contact the school at which your child is matched to explain your circumstance. It will be up to the school to accommodate your specific situation. You may also contact your Joint Base Anacostia Bolling School Liaison Officer for additional information. The number to call is (202) 706-3618 or (202) 284-4064.
Is transportation available for children of military families to attend school?
Yes, transportation to and from a limited number of schools is provided by the Department of Defense to families residing on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, but restrictions do apply. Families may call the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling School Liaison Officer at (202) 706-3618, (202) 284-4064 for specific information regarding this program.
What are the right-to-attend schools for military families housed at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling AFB?
The right-to-attend schools for families residing in Joint Base Anacostia Bolling are Leckie Education Campus, Hart Middle School, and Ballou High School.
Are military families who move to DC post-lottery eligible to apply to schools?
Yes. All families who miss the lottery deadlines can apply to schools using the My School DC application beginning on February 2 (for grades 9-12) and March 2 (for all grades). For more information on the post-lottery application period, click here.
What is the process to transfer schools after the school year has begun?
Families seeking a transfer from their current school to another public school (DCPS or charter) after October 5 can complete a mid-year application to be added to schools’ waitlists. Mid-year applications are submitted by calling the My School DC Hotline at (202) 888-6336. The mid-year application period extends from October 6 through mid-March during any given school year. Families who seek a transfer prior to October 6 can complete a My School DC application at MySchoolDC.org to add their student to schools' waitlists.