MCSD Pre-K Online Lottery Application for 2025-2026 is Now Open!
Who is eligible to apply?
Children 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025, or have a late birthday (September 2, 2020 - December 31, 2020) are not eligible for kindergarten-August 2025.
Applicants must reside in Muscogee County or the state of Georgia.
Required Documents for the Online Application:
Proof of child’s age.
Proof of Georgia residency.
Parent/guardian ID.
Important Dates:
Applications are open and will close at 5:00 p.m. on February 21, 2025.
Status emails (accepted or waitlist) will be sent on February 28, 2025, after 5:00 p.m.
Families must accept the offer and complete the Infinite Campus Online Registration by 11:59 p.m. on March 17, 2025.
NOTE: Families who do not complete registration by the deadline will be placed back on the waitlist
How does the process work?
A computerized lottery drawing will take place on February 28, 2025.
Parents/guardians will receive an email notifying them of their child’s acceptance or waitlist status.
Classroom Placement:
Each Pre-K class will admit 20 students.
Parents must choose which child will be enrolled if one twin is selected as the 20th slot.
Zoning and Waitlist:
Applications are routed to the appropriate zoned school based on the parent’s address.
Parents wishing to attend a non-zoned school must indicate their preference in Question 8 on the Pre-K application.
Students in the school zone will be given priority, and remaining seats will be offered to students on the waitlist based on the submission date and time of their application.
Next Steps for Accepted Students:
Parents of lottery winners must complete the online registration process between March 3-17, 2025.
Schools will review and process registrations to confirm the required documentation.
The Pre-K Department will continue filling seats until all spots are taken.
