2026-27 Applications
APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBD
Dearington Elementary School for Innovation provides students with a variety of innovative and challenging instructional experiences which employ the latest trends in educational technology and instructional methodologies. The school offers instructional activities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Dearington also offers activities in Spanish and leadership.
At the middle school level, students attending Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School for Innovation have the opportunity to participate in instructional activities such as drama, marine science, herpetology, world languages, television studio, science, technology, engineering, and math.
If you reside in the student attendance zone for a School for Innovation (SFI), your child will automatically be assigned to the respective school and you do not need to complete this application.
If you do not live in the attendance zone of the desired school and you wish to apply, complete and submit the application by TBD. If you need assistance with the application, call the desired school using the phone numbers listed at the bottom of this page.
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About the Schools
Each school offers a supportive learning environment that promotes the intellectual, creative, social and physical well being of each child.
Dearington Elementary School for Innovation
STEM, Spanish, and Student Leadership are the three focus areas that designate Dearington as an Innovative School. From Kindergarten through Fifth grade students focus on the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Our STEM lab captures students in engaging instruction each week with hands-on activities and dynamic lessons! Our Student Leadership program encourages students to take active leadership roles. All of our DESI Dolphins focus on being Safe, Respectful, and Responsible students. At DESI, we strive to BE WORLD CHANGERS!
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School For Innovation
Whether your child excels in math and science or loves the arts, DMS has a place for him/her. For the aspiring scientists, the middle school has a herpetology center, laserium and 500 gallon salt water touch tank. For those students who love the limelight, the award winning drama program and student produced television station should create a world of inspiration. On top of those unique courses, the school has extensive world languages offerings.
Dearington Elementary School for Innovation
Dr. Jason Giambrone, Principal
210 Smyth Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
P. L. Dunbar Middle School for Innovation
Adalrich Beard, Principal
1200-1208 Polk Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504-3149
(434) 515-5310