How to Apply to Whitefish Bay Schools Through the Open Enrollment Program
Whitefish Bay School District has zero (0) new open enrollment seats available for the 2025-26 school year. As a result, all applications received will be denied. Whitefish Bay does not maintain a waiting list. It is in the family's best interests to apply to school districts that have available seats in the grade(s) their student(s) will be entering.
The online open enrollment application can be found online during the application period: open enrollment application
If you have questions about Whitefish Bay's Open Enrollment program, please contact our Open Enrollment Coordinator via email julie.pitel@wfbschools.com or by phone, 414-963-3901.
General Guidelines for the Statewide Open Enrollment Program
The Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) Open Enrollment Program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live. Transportation is available through the Department of Public Instruction for those families who qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Students in grades K5-12 may complete an application for participation in the Open Enrollment Program. K4 and Early Childhood students may also apply, however parents are encouraged to read the special criteria for application in the informational brochure for parents.
Important Dates
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February 3 through
April 30, 2025
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Online applications accepted beginning February 3 through 4 pm, April 30, 2025.
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By June 6, 2025
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The Whitefish Bay OE Coordinator will send notices of approval or denial to nonresident families who applied to attend Whitefish Bay Schools.
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| By June 13, 2025 |
The Whitefish Bay OE Coordinator will send notices of approval or denial to Whitefish Bay families who applied to attend a nonresident district.
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June 27, 2025
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Parents of accepted applicants must notify the Whitefish Bay OE Coordinator if their student will attend the school to which their student was assigned for the 2025-26 school year.
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