Schools of Choice
The seven public school districts within St. Clair County participate in the contiguous and countywide Schools of Choice program each year as part of their continuing effort to provide quality education to all students.
This countywide Schools of Choice program allows parents and students to choose which public school they would like to attend regardless of where they live in St. Clair County.
Schools of Choice policies and guidelines
This document is designed to help parents learn about the Schools of Choice program, policies, and procedures. Information about graduation requirements, application policies, timelines, athletics, and transportation are included.
Schools of Choice policies, guidelines, and highlights
2022/2023 Schools of Choice
1st Semester
June 17, 2022 | Districts to post which schools, grades have openings |
June 26, 2022 | RESA will place a notice in local newspapers |
July 6, 2022 | Applications available, window opens |
July 22, 2022 | Applications due to St. Clair RESA by 4 p.m. |
August 5, 2022 |
Review process completed by districts. Parents will be notified prior to the last day of the first week of school. |
August 26, 2022 | Capac applicants placed on the waiting list may be accepted no later than the end of the first week of school. |
September 3, 2022 |
Memphis and Yale applicants placed on the waiting list may be accepted no later than the end of the first week of school. |
September 10, 2022 | For the remainder of schools, completion of waiting list review. |
There is a dropbox in front of the RESA Administration Building. Applications can be dropped off contact-free by dropping them into the box. RESA staff will retrieve applications at 3 p.m. each day.
Schools of Choice coordinators by district
Algonac Community Schools
Al Latosz
810-794-9364
Capac Community Schools
Britt Urh Moore
810-395-3705
East China School District
Lisa Volkman
810-676-1031
Marysville Public Schools
Michelle Nesbitt
810-455-6007
Memphis Community Schools
Laura Heilig
810-535-8227
Port Huron Schools
Donna Wininger
810-984-3101, ext. 3913
Yale Public Schools
Nancy Maplethorpe
810-387-3231, ext. 7263
St. Clair County RESA
Brenda Tenniswood
810-455-4001