UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Starting Wednesday, the Union County School District is allowing families to apply for some schools through a new lottery program.
The district recently went through another redistricting process and is introducing School Choice in the plan.
Families can apply through a lottery to any school that has a student population of less than 90 percent capacity.
The following schools have been identified as schools of choice for the 2018-2019 school year:
- Fairview Elementary
- Porter Ridge Elementary
- Waxhaw Elementary
- Walter Bickett Elementary
- Wesley Chapel Elementary
- Western Union Elementary
- East Union Middle
- Parkwood Middle
- Monroe Middle
The application period for School Choice is July 25 through Aug. 1.
To apply for the lottery, parents must complete an online application.
To access information about School Choice, visit the UCPS website and click on School Choice 2018-19 in the Quick Links section.
Transportation is not provided for students who accept a transfer through School Choice.
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