We will only accept online applications.
In-person applications will not be accepted.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact JNester@Rockfordschools.org.
Thank you for understanding.
The mission of the Rockford Public Schools is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment which will ensure, with the support of the students, parents and community, that all students, upon graduation, will have the academic and social skills to be successful, lifelong learners in a global society.
We will only accept online applications.
In-person applications will not be accepted.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact JNester@Rockfordschools.org.
Thank you for understanding.
FOR:  Families who live in one of the 20 Kent ISD school districts but not in the Rockford Public School District
NUMBER OF OPENINGS:Â 150
2023-2024 Non-Resident Schools of Choice Form
PLACEMENTS: Â We anticipate offering placement to all eligible applicants.
NOTIFICATION OF PLACEMENTS:
*PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS:
Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten:
Developmental Kindergarten is only available to families with household students currently attending Rockford Public Schools. Out of District students who screen Developmental Kindergarten will not be eligible for enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.
All DK placements will be at Crestwood Elementary.
12th grade: Â no new SOC students will be accepted into 12th grade (current RPS students who have moved out of district may apply).
Valley View Elementary:Â must already be attending or have sibling currently attending.
North Rockford Middle:Â must already be attending or have sibling currently attending.
FOR: Â Families who live in a school district in the Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, or Ottawa intermediate school districts
NUMBER OF OPENINGS:Â Â 25 (only siblings of current 105C Schools of Choice students may apply)
APPLICATION PERIOD:Â June 1-16, 2023
PLACEMENTS: Â If the district receives more application than slots available, a random lottery will be conducted. Â Preference will be given to siblings of current SOC students.
NOTIFICATION OF PLACEMENTS: Â Applicants will be notified by June 30, 2023 and must confirm acceptance no later than July 7, 2023.
Special education/504 Plan students for whom a written cooperative agreement regarding costs cannot be obtained with their district of residence will be refused Schools of Choice.
*PLACEMENT LIMITATIONS:
Developmental Kindergarten/Kindergarten:
Developmental kindergarten is only open to families with students already attending the district and placements will be made as long as space is available.
All DK placements will be at Crestwood Elementary.
Children turning five years old on or before April 30, 2023:Â Will be placed in kindergarten.
Children turning five years old on May 1 or on or before December 1, 2023: Will be screened to determine eligibility for Schools of Choice.
12th grade: Â no new SOC students will be accepted into 12th grade (current RPS students who have moved out of district may apply).