If you are new to DC or are seeking to attend a new public school for this school year (school year 2025-2026), please call the My School DC Hotline at (202) 888-6336, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to learn more about schools with short waitlists and in-boundary schools.


If you already submitted a My School DC application for school year 2025-2026, you may log into your family account at any time to view your current waitlist status.


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The application for next school year (school year 2026-2027) will be available online on Monday, December 15, 2025.

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