Charter Lottery
(Kindergarten - 3rd Grade)

Enrollment & Lottery Timeline – 2026/27 School Year

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• Enrollment Window: February 2 – March 19, 2026

  • Families submit applications with supporting documents for priority/weighted lottery eligibility.

• Lottery Drawing: March 20, 2026 

  • Conducted via a third-party random sorting tool, with at least 2 impartial staff witnesses.

• Notification of Offers: March 23–27, 2026

  • Families will be contacted via email, phone, or mail.

  • Only the Enrollment Registrar can confirm acceptance.

• Acceptance Deadline: 5 business days from offer notification

  • Families submit enrollment packets within 2 weeks of offer.

  • Assistance is available.

Waitlist & Future Enrollment:

• Applicants not immediately offered a seat are placed on a waitlist in lottery order.

• Families must submit an annual Intent to Return each year to secure enrollment for the next school year.

 

How the Weighted Lottery Works

Every student who applies is entered into the lottery at least once. Some students receive additional entries to improve their chances of being selected. This system helps NNWM provide equitable access to historically underserved students.​

Key Points:

• More entries mean a higher chance, not a guarantee, of being selected.

• All entries and weighting rules are pre-approved by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA).

• Families provide documentation (or attestation) to verify eligibility for weighted categories.

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Northern NV Wildflower Montessori Enrollment and Lottery Policy