Application Process:
Students must submit an online application to be considered for enrollment in the school or program. The application window for Choice Middle Schools opens December 1st at 12:00 am and closes February 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm. The application must be completed by the parent or guardian.
Priorities and Restrictions:
Choice Schools are open to all students with some priorities and restrictions, including, but not limited to:
- Priority to incoming siblings who reside in the same household and who will attend the same school
- Priority to ECISD full-time employees who work at the same Choice School
- Priority to families who reside within Ector County
Application for Multiple Children:
ECISD does everything possible to keep families together. However, it is possible to have one child accepted and the other child on a waitlist.
Students with Disabilities:
For students with disabilities, the 504 or ARD committee determines which instructional related services are required for the student and recommends placement based on the student’s IEP currently in effect. An invitation through the lottery shall be denied if the 504 or ARD committee recommend services not available at the assigned campus.
Applicant Pool:
Students not selected during the lottery process will be placed in the Applicant Pool for possible future placement. The Applicant Pool remains in place until the window opens again for the following school year.
Late Applications:
Applications are considered late if they are received after February 6, 2026. The Choice Application will re-open on March 15th, and all late applicants will be placed in the Application Pool.
