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2025-26 Non-Resident / Out of District Application

The out-of-district application process for Manhattan’s 2025-26 school year is now open.
 
First, if your student is a current out of district student enrolled at Manhattan for the 24-25 school year and applying for the following year….
  • submit FP-14 by deadline - information below
  • we have the other information on file for your child

Application Deadlines

  • Applications will be considered on a monthly basis February through May.
  • Application consideration will be done at the monthly School Board Meeting
  • Complete applications received by 4pm of the Tuesday prior to the board meeting will be considered at that month’s board meeting. 

Application Requirements to be considered complete

The Manhattan Nonresident Enrollment Request Form and all required documents MUST be received prior to the above deadline in order to be considered for enrollment at Manhattan Public Schools. 

Here's how you can get these to us: 

  • Email to Registrar:  lgrevious@mhstigers.org
  • FAX to (406) 284-6853
  • Drop off at school office
For further questions, please see  FAQ Document  or Contact:
Registrar, Lisa Grevious
lgrevious@mhstigers.org
406-284-6460 ext 9

 

NOTES: 

  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
  • Each application will be assigned a random and confidential non-identifying number to keep the student's name private. 
  • Not more than 30 days following the application deadline, the Superintendent will submit a list of applications to the Board of Trustees with recommendations.
  • Families who have complete applications will be notified the Friday prior to the Board Meeting via email notifying them of the recommendation for approval/disapproval of their child's application. Families of applicants who are recommended for wait list or disapproval may choose to discuss their child's application in a closed executive session of the board.
  • Nonresident students enrolled in the Manhattan School District must complete an application for an enrollment agreement each school year for the succeeding year. 
  • Acceptance is not guaranteed and decisions will be made in accordance with Policy 3141, Section 20-5-320, MCA, and the District Strategic Plan. 
  • The family of a nonresident child whose application for enrollment has been approved is responsible for transportation of the child to school or to an established bus stop within the district. The out-of-district child is not an eligible transportee as defined in Section 20-10-101, MCA but can use established bus stops.