FBCS announces open enrollment period

Forrest M. Bird Charter School is accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year.

Each year, the charter school opens a window for enrollment of new students for the coming school year. This year, the window is open now to the end of the school day on March 23.

“This is such a great time at our school," Todd Claunch, longtime teacher in the FBCS middle school said. "It is wonderful to see who in the community is interested in our school. And after being here for over 20 years, we are starting to see former students bring their kids to us. That is really cool.”

As a public charter school, FBCS takes any student who applies, as long as there is availability in that grade level. However, if there are more applicants than available seats in a given grade, then every student who has applied goes into a lottery. The lottery is held on the last day of the enrollment period at the end of the day.  

For information, call FBCS middle school at 208-255-7771 or FBCS high school at 208-265-9737. Applications can be obtained at either building or online at www.forrestbirdcharterschool.org. Tours also can be set up by calling either number.