Current K-12 students are automatically enrolled at their designated residential attendance zone school for the next school year.

Parents who want to send their child to a school other than their designated residential attendance zone school need to apply via FOCUS during Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) 1/6/25 - 1/31/25. Inactive returning students must contact their attendance zone school before they can apply for COE.

New student Registration (including VPK and Kindergarten) is on-going beginning 1/6/25.

The School District of Manatee County (SDMC) is home to truly exceptional schools rooted in a tradition of excellence. Parents and caregivers can enroll their children in a school that matches their passions and places them on a pathway for success.