Enrollment Information

"Open Enrollment" allows students in grades 9-12 to apply to attend a high school outside of the student’s transportation zone. The student and parent/guardian must both reside in Rapides Parish. Students who wish to enroll in a school outside of their zone must submit an application during the Open Enrollment month: February. 

Students who have recently moved into our district may choose to "Open Enroll" upon transfer. 

2025-2026 OPEN ENROLLMENT FORM

CONTACT US HERE WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT OPEN ENROLLMENT

CONTACT THE MAGNET & MONTESSORI DEPARTMENT

DOWNLOAD THE 2025-2026 MAGNET & MONTESSORI APPLICATION

BOLTON ACADEMY (PRE-K-12 ACADEMIC MAGNET) APPLICATION

school choice information

The School Choice Application Window is open from March 1- March 31, 2025.

2025-2026 CHOICE APPLICATION

NEW APPLICATIONS: Applications will be completed and submitted online at rpsb.us during the month of March 2025. Applicants will be contacted after all applications have been received and evaluated. Students are selected on greatest need.

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS: All renewal applications will be completed by phone. A member of the Federal Programs team will call all participants who qualify for renewal.

Pre-K is not a School Choice option.

There are no high schools in School Choice.

Only schools that are ranked as an“F” are eligible for transportation to the school of choice.

Transportation provided for the following school: Horseshoe Drive Elementary

Schools ranked as a "D" are NOT eligible for transportation to the school of choice. 

Transportation is not provided for the following schools: 

• Alexandria Middle Magnet 
• Alma Redwine Elementary 
• D.F. Huddle Elementary 
• L.S. Rugg Elementary 
• Mabel Brasher Montessori
• Martin Park Elementary 
• Pineville Elementary

Contact the Federal Programs Department at 318-442-8891 for guidance on applications. 

Please click on the link to register your child for Early Head Start or Head Start.

HEAD START APPLICATION

Step 1: Submit the application via District website.

Step 2: Then, when you are contacted by a member of our team, you will need to contact one of the Head Start or Early Head Start locations to schedule an appointment. This is where the entire application process will be completed.  

 Walk-ins are Welcomed!

Step 3: Please bring the following information / documentation to your application appointment:

• Child’s Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Current Utility Bill as Proof of Residency
• Proof of Income (W-2, Income Tax Return or Budget Sheet)
• Medical Card
• Immunization Record

The Rapides Virtual Program is for students entering 1st through 12th Grade. The Virtual Program offers students a learning option that uses today’s online technology to meet academic requirements. The Virtual Program follows the traditional school year calendar.

Instruction in the Virtual Program is delivered in a structured online environment taught by certified teachers.

Students must have access to the internet to participate in the program. Students may check out devices while participating in the program.

Please visit this site for more information

RAPIDES VIRTUAL PROGRAM

RAPIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD NETWORK