Key Dates for SY26-27 Enrollment
| Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 2026 EdFEST (Grades 9-12) - DC's Annual Public School Fair |
| Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 2026 EdFEST (Grades PK3-8) - DC's Annual Public School Fair |
| Monday, December 14, 2026 | My School DC Lottery Application Opens for All Grades |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 (11:59 pm) | Application Deadline for Grades 9-12 |
| Monday, February 8, 2027 (5:00pm) |
Recommendation Letter Deadline for Grades 9-12. (Applies only to students who applied to a selective high school/program by the application deadline on 2/1/27.) |
| Monday, March 1, 2027 (11:59 pm) | Application Deadline for Grades PK3-8 |
| Friday, April 2, 2027 | Lottery Results are Released, Enrollment Season Opens for School Year 27-28 |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Enrollment Saturday |
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | Lottery-Match Enrollment Deadline |