ACSD's K-5 School Transfer Policy

Eligibility

A family is eligible to use the policy if:
1. You will have a student entering Kindergarten through 5th grade during the 2026-2027 school year, and
2. You live in an ACSD town (Bridport, Cornwall, Ripton, Middlebury, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge)

2026-2027 Current Spots Available

For the 2026-2027 year, the ACSD Board approved the following transfer spots, and any other openings that may be created by students transferring during this period. This encourage you to apply to the school and grade of your choice, even if there is not currently an opening listed.

Important Notes & FAQs

• This policy and application are only for families who want to transfer to a school other than their assigned school. If you wish to remain at the school that you are assigned based on residency, do not fill out the application.
• Please ensure your application is received by the Superintendent's Office before the March 2 deadline. Transfer requests will not be considered after this window.
• All applications will be processed at the same time. The application window is January 30-March 2. There is no benefit to getting your application in earlier in the window. If you have questions, please attend the Q+A sessions on February 5th or 18th listed above.
• If you receive a wait-list spot, a spot may open after the official transfer process has ended.
• If you are applying for siblings, each child needs a separate application unless you want their decisions to be linked (ex: If you have two children and you would only accept a new school placement if both of those children can attend).
• In some cases, a transfer may be denied if it results in making the class your child is leaving too small.
• If the number of transfer requests for a classroom exceeds the number of spots available, an anonymous lottery will be held for the spots in that classroom.
• After transferring into a new school, the student is assumed to be a member of the new school community and does not need to apply again in the following years. If the child does not wish to stay at their new school, they must use the transfer application process.
• You will be asked about your transportation needs if you receive a spot at a new school. ACSD will make every effort possible to support a family with transportation.

Please contact Darcie Arensmeyer, Assistant to the Superintendent, with questions 802-382-1277 or darensmeyer@acsdvt.org.