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Fall 2027 Admissions Timeline*
Below are the application open, close, and offer release dates for each of the admissions processes. These dates are for students who are applying during the 2026-2027 school year for admission in the 2027-2028 school year.
*These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be announced and communicated directly to families. Sign up for updates here.
Middle School Admissions Timeline
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Middle School Application Opens
- Monday, November 2, 2026: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 (21K239) and District 21 Talent Tests
- Friday, December 11, 2026: Middle School Application Closes
- Wednesday, April 7, 2027: Middle School Offer Release
Kindergarten (and Kindergarten Gifted & Talented) Admissions
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026: Kindergarten Application Opens
- Friday, January 22, 2027: Kindergarten Application Closes
- Tuesday, March 30, 2027: Kindergarten Offer Release
3-K and Pre-K Admissions
- Wednesday, January 13, 2027: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Open
- Friday, February 26, 2027: 3-K and Pre-K Applications Close
- Tuesday, May 11, 2027: Pre-K Offer Release
- Tuesday, May 18, 2027: 3-K Offer Release
Gifted & Talented (G&T) Grade 1-4 Admissions
- Monday, April 19, 2027: G&T Upper Grade Application Opens
- Friday, May 7, 2027: G&T Upper Grade Application Closes
- Thursday, June 10, 2027: G&T Upper Grade Offer Release
