School Choice/OOA Applications to Attend Another School IN the Oshkosh District
Given our school options, we're transparent that few school choice / out-of-attendance area (OOA) requests will be approved. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be denied due to capacity constraints, even if the requested school has open seats. This is to maintain our formula-based staffing model and to ensure financial responsibility.
The School Choice/OOA request process for enrolled students for the upcoming school year is open as follows. Please note: The High School timeline has changed due to student scheduling.
High School - December 1 - January 12
Middle School - April 1 - August 1
Elementary School - April 1 - August 1
Application Review
Families with a current approved School Choice/OOA do NOT need to reapply UNLESS:
To make a School Choice/OOA request, the student must already be enrolled in the Oshkosh School District.
Only parents/guardians who have approved guardianship of a student in Infinite Campus are able to submit a School Choice/OOA request.
If approved, the responsibility for transporting the student to and from the out-of-attendance area school rests entirely with the parent/guardian of a student under 18, or the student if aged 18 and over.
Priority is given to requests involving siblings at the desired school and students with specialized needs that can't be met at their home school.
Applications will only be denied if there is insufficient capacity at the requested school, if the student's special education needs cannot be accommodated, or if there are attendance concerns.
High School students must sign an attendance contract at the approved school.
Approval of a School Choice/OOA request is only guaranteed for one year, and continuation of the approval is reviewed each year and may be denied based on the upcoming year’s actual enrollment.
To make a request to attend an out-of-attendance area school (a school different than the student’s designated home school), please follow the instructions below.
1. Log in to Infinite Campus
To begin the process, log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. You can access Infinite Campus through the school district's website or by visiting oshkoshwi.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/oshkosh.jsp
2. Navigate to the School Choice Option
- Once logged in, click on the "More" menu in the left-hand navigation.
- Select the "School Choice" option from the menu.
3. Select the school(s) your are requesting
4. Submit the Out-of-Attendance Area Request
Visual Instructions - Requesting OOA
Public School Open Enrollment to Other School Districts
The open enrollment application period for the 2026–27 school year runs from February 2 to April 30, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2026
Wisconsin’s inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live.
Students in 4-year-old Kindergarten through Grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment. Parents should contact their resident school districts to determine if their preschool-aged children qualify for open enrollment.
Application Options
1. Online (recommended):
Apply at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment (accessible beginning February 2, 2026).
2. Paper Application:
Paper applications may be obtained from the Student Information Services Manager at 215 South Eagle Street. Completed applications must be delivered to the nonresident school district—hand-delivery is strongly recommended.
