Open Houses

Thank you for your interest in Bridges Public Charter School. As you review options for school year 24-25, we invite you and your student to join us for a virtual or in-person information session to learn more about Bridges.

Use the links below to register for an informational session virtually or a building tour in person (or both)! The enrollment team can be reached at school for questions at (202) 545-0515 or by email at enrollment@bridgespcs.org

24-25 Information Sessions:

How to Apply

Bridges Public Charter School is a free public school open to all District of Columbia residents. Non-residents can apply and attend the school for a fee. For the 2024-2025 school year Bridges PCS, DCPS, and most DC public charter schools will have a common application and a single lottery. Starting December 11, 2023 applications will open for the 24-25 school year for PreK-3 — 5th grade at myschooldc.org. Families can continue to apply at myschooldc.org following the lottery date.  New applications submitted after the March 1 lottery deadline will be added to the Bridges Waitlist.

For assistance or any questions about enrollment please call (202) 545-0515 or email enrollment@bridgespcs.org

Eligibility

Bridges will be serving students in grades Pre-K3 through 5th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.

You are eligible to apply if:

• You reside in the District of Columbia.

• Your child is eligible to attend grades PK3 to 4th grade.

***Children must turn 3 by September 30th of the upcoming school year to enter PK3; must turn 4 by September 30th to enter PK4; must turn 5 by September 30th to enter K. For grades 1 through 5, students must have successfully completed the previous grade.***

Special Education Preference

Bridges PCS has an additional lottery preference for high level special education students to gain entry into our high level special education classrooms.  Please click this link to learn about if your student would qualify for this additional lottery preference.