APS Option Schools & Programs Lottery Open 11/10-1/16

APS offers Option Schools and Programs beyond neighborhood schools, including the International Baccalaureate Programme (IB), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), Arts, Dual Language, Student Choice, and more. Interested families must apply online.

• Learn about the lottery process 
• Attend an Information Session to learn more about the schools and programs
• Apply online starting Mon., November 10, 2025, through Fri. January 16, 2026
• The Lottery is run, and results are shared with families on Fri. February 6, 2026

For questions, contact the APS Welcome Center at 703- 228-8000 option 1