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Applications for all PreK-12 Option Schools, Programs and Transfers for 2025-26 are now open!
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Families interested in an option school/program or PreK program for the 2025-26 school year must submit an online application on SchoolMint, now through Jan. 24, 2025.
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Families interested in applying for Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) must complete a required phone screening by Jan. 10, 2025 to determine eligibility. Call 703-228-8632 (English) or 703-228-8000; option 1 (Spanish).
Learn About Our Schools!
Videos about our schools and the registration, option and transfer processes are now available on the APS website.
Each school will also host an in-person or virtual information session for families. We encourage families to attend to learn about their assigned neighborhood school or option school of interest, meet school staff, and ask questions.
H-B Woodlawn Information
H-B Woodlawn is an option secondary school where the central focus is student choice. Each year a specific number of available seats are identified. Interested students must apply during the application window, November 4 through January 24, 2025.
- For the 2025-26 school year, there are 75 seats allocated for students interested in applying to H-B Woodlawn’s 6th grade class.
- For the 2025-26 school year, there are 26 seats allocated available for students interested in applying to H-B Woodlawn’s 9th grade class.
Transferring to Another School
Every student is guaranteed a space in the neighborhood school based on their home address. Each year, APS assesses the ability to provide transfers. The following transfers are the only ones available for the upcoming 2025-26 school year:
Elementary Targeted Transfers – ASFS to Innovation
- Only certain planning units (PUs) are eligible.
- No transportation provided.
- Planning Units (PUs) 23211, 24080, 24100, 24111, 24120. These PUs are walkable to Innovation. Find your planning unit here.
Middle School Neighborhood Transfers – Williamsburg
- Open to all students with priority to students whose elementary school attendance zones are Nottingham or Tuckahoe.
- No transportation provided.
Families interested in transferring must apply via the lottery process during the application window of Nov. 4, 2024 through Jan 24, 2025 on SchoolMint.
We are here to help! If you have questions or need support, contact the Welcome Center.
Phone: 703-228-8000 option 1
Online: Submit questions online
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