Attend our VIRTUAL Open Houses on Friday, February 7th to learn more about BVA's ✨high quality✨ educational programs!
🍎 K4-5 Elementary Program @ 10AM: Register HERE | MS & HS Programs @ 11AM: Register HERE 📚
NonResident Open Enrollment
Thank you for your interest in Bridges Virtual Academy! Bridges serves 4K (4-year-old kindergarten), elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the state of Wisconsin. Interested in enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year? Check out the links and information below!!
"Ruby-Throated Hummingbird" by Holden, BVA Student
*SAVE THE DATE* Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School year will open on Monday, February 3rd. Check back on that date for information on how to apply.
2024-2025 Open Enrollment for Prospective Students (NonResident)
How do I apply?
If you live OUTSIDE of the Merrill district, you need to apply on the DPI website.
Please visit the WI DPI website for the application and more information about the 2024-2025 Alternative Open Enrollment process: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
Merrill district residents can find application materials and information HERE on our Resident Enrollment page.
When can I apply?
Alternative Open Enrollment is now OPEN! You can find more information about alternative open enrollment on the DPI website.
Where do I send my application?
Completed Alternative Open Enrollment applications can be submitted via email to Sarah Fuchs at sarah.fuchs@mapsedu.org. Please contact the Merrill school district office at 715.536.4581 ext. 10007 with any questions about this process.
Who do I contact with questions?
For additional support with open enrollment, you can email DPI at openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov, call DPI toll-free at 888-245-2732, or contact Merrill Area Public Schools Enrollment Secretary Sarah Fuchs at sarah.fuchs@mapsedu.org or 715-536-4581 ext. 10007.
Want to learn more
about our program? Have
additional questions? Reach out to our knowledgeable staff HERE!
"Quirky Hello" by Hosanna, BVA Student
IMPORTANT NOTE: By Wisconsin State Statute, parents are only allowed to apply ONE time in a specific school district for enrollment through the open-enrollment process; therefore, if you apply during the regular open-enrollment period and are denied due to space, you are not allowed to use the alternative open-enrollment process to re-apply, even if there is space available during any given school year. If you have questions about this process, please contact the Department of Public Instruction:
Email: openenrollment@dpi.wi.gov
Toll-free Number: 888-245-2732