You are invited to apply to a variety of LCS programs for the 2026-27 school year! Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications are accepted for students outside of these schools’ attendance zones. Students currently zoned for these schools do not need to apply.
Schools for Innovation
Our Schools for Innovation provide rising K-8 students with innovative and challenging instructional experiences:
- Dearington Elementary School for Innovation: Elementary schoolers can explore STEM, leadership, and Spanish language learning.
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School for Innovation: Students can learn about broadcast communication, drama, herpetology, and marine science. Rising sixth graders are invited to apply.
Year-Round School at Bass Elementary
William Marvin Bass Elementary offers a year-round schedule for its students, creating a nurturing academic environment where all children are encouraged to succeed. In addition to most of the breaks offered at the other LCS elementary schools, two week-long intersessions offer reading, writing, math, and enrichment services to a portion of the students.