New this year: the lottery waitlist will be reset each year. Students who were previously on a waitlist will need to reapply for the next school year to be considered for a seat in a lottery program or a school other than their designated neighborhood school.

Lottery Timeline

• Lottery opens: February 1, 2026
• Lottery closes: March 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.
• Family notifications: March 27, 2026 beginning at 4 p.m.

What is the Lottery?

The ASD lottery is an online, randomized application process that provides equitable access for students to attend a school other than their designated neighborhood school or any program in the school district based on available space.

Learn more about how to apply, read FAQs, and find the updated Lottery Admission Procedures on the ASD Lottery website.

Thank you for your attention to this update and for being an important part of the ASD community.

—Team ASD