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
Missed Open Enrollment? Alternative Open Enrollment is NOW open and continues during the school year. To apply during this time, please access the application on the DPI website and submit via email to the MAPS district office: sarah.fuchs@mapsedu.org
2024-2025 Open Enrollment for Prospective Students (NonResident)​
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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
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Merrill district residents can find application materials and information HERE on our Resident Enrollment page.
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When can I apply?
Alternative Open Enrollment is now OPEN! You can find more information about alternative open enrollment on the DPI website.
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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