Needed Documents for Enrollment
Here's what you'll need to enroll.
Enrollment Checklist
- Birth Certificate (original)
- Immunization Record
- Verification of Address (must be current, only 1 required):
- Utility Bill (water, electric, waste, etc.) with service address listed
- Lease Agreement
- Rent Receipt (signed with property address)
- Mortgage Statement
- Cable Bill with service address listed
- Internet Bill with service address listed
- Proof of Residency Affidavit
- Parent/Guardian Identification
- Guardianship Documentation
- Choice Form
- IEP
- Custody Documents
- Suitable Home Form
- Transcript (7-12) and Exit Grades from previous school
Please Note: Missing documentation may delay the enrollment of your student
K-12 General Enrollment
The Lansing School District offers many exciting and innovative educational options for families in the greater Lansing area.
Students have access to a variety of programs, including STEM, STEAM, Spanish and Chinese Immersion, New Tech High, Leadership, Law and Government, International Baccalaureate, Visual and Performing Arts, Montessori, and CTE programs.
Universal Preschool
The Lansing School District offers a tuition-free Preschool program designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the school year, at various locations throughout the Lansing School District.
Visit the Universal Preschool website for more information!
Early Childhood Special Education
The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program is a half-day classroom model for 3-5-year-olds. ESCE programs are in the following schools: Averill, Kendon, Forest View, and Pleasant View.
The programs of the Special Education Department are broad based, located in every building and level of the Lansing School District. The mandate for special education is birth through age 26. We operate home-based programs for children and their families, work-based programs for adults, K-12 support, and special education classrooms for children with thirteen different disabilities.
Adult Education
Whether you’re pursuing your GED or looking to improve your English language skills we can help!
With GED, High School Diploma, English as a Second Language, Career Pathways, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program options - the Lansing School District has something for every learner at every age.
Visit the Adult Education website for more information!
K-12 Schools
Preschool Schools
2025-26 Magnet Lottery Timeline
| Federal mandate requires Magnet schools to process applications through a random lottery. The lottery system allows for equitable opportunities to enroll in schools giving weighted priorities for socioeconomic status, current sibling attendees, parent employees and Magnet theme articulation. |
Apply for any school by | Placement Notification | Magnet Schools |
| April 4 | April 18 | Main Round Lottery |
| May 2 | May 16 | Late Round Lottery |
| May 5 - July 7 | Within 10 days starting after May 16 | Placements determined on a first come, first served basis. |
* This is the last date for current students to apply to change schools. After July 7, in-district transfer request may be submitted using the In-District Transfer Form. Please note: only schools/grades with open seats will appear on the in-district transfer application.
Visit our Magnet Schools page to learn more!
2025-26 Designated School Flowchart
In the Lansing School District, we believe that supporting big dreams with career pathways is the key to student success. Our career pathways are based on high-demand careers that will foster students’ interests and skills. All eligible students who graduate from a Lansing public school will receive a FREE Lansing Promise Scholarship to pursue college and/or career training opportunities.
*This is the last date for current students to apply to change schools. After this date existing students will have to wait until the transfer widow opens for second semester. Students who are new to the district can apply after August 9th.
