Open Enrollment
MLSD High School Choices 2024-25 School Year
FOR CURRENT 8th - 11th GRADERS ONLY
Students in the Moses Lake School District have three choices for high school. Most students have already begun scheduling and registration for the 2024-25 school year and do not need to complete this form, if they registered with their school of choice. This process if for:
- Students in grade 8 who have not selected a high school or would like to change their mind and request something different. Incoming freshmen who do not declare a school preference will be automatically enrolled at Moses Lake High School.
- Students in grades 9–11 who want to attend a high school different from their current school. (Students will remain enrolled at their current school unless they indicate a different preference).
Timeline for making a request to attend a different high school:
- March 1-29: Open Enrollment - Closed. Those who filled out the Request Form in March will be notified of acceptance or denial by May 1st.
- April 1-30: Semi-Open Enrollment - Closed. Those who fill out the Request Form in April will most likely have a decision by the end of May.
- May 1st & beyond: High School In-district Transfer Request Process - Those who fill out a request in this time period will not be notified of a final decision until after new student registration takes place in August.
Questions: Contact the counseling department at your school of interest or Kimmy Shiflett at [email protected]
What is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the process in which students and their families have the opportunity to choose or change which high school they want to attend. Participating in Open Enrollment is the best way to ensure students are able to attend their high school of choice and succeed in an environment that suits them. Most students have already begun scheduling and registration for the 2024-25 school year and do not need to complete this form.
Open Enrollment is ONLY for:
- Students in grade 8 who have not selected a high school. Incoming freshmen who do not declare a school preference will be automatically enrolled at Moses Lake High School.
- Students in grades 9–11 who want to attend a high school different than their current school. (Students will remain enrolled at their current school unless indicated through this form).
ALL MLSD High Schools:
ALL High School Students:
Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake High School proudly offers students courses that include programs of rigor and career interest, as well as studies in fine and technical arts.
- In addition to traditional courses, the following types of courses are offered: Advanced Placement, College in the High School, CTE Dual credit courses.
- More information about registration and requesting classes can be found at mlhs.mlsd161.org/registration/ After requesting enrollment at MLHS, please utilize this MLHS registration page. Completed paperwork to request courses can be returned to the MLHS Counseling Office
Vanguard Academy
Established in 2022, Vanguard Academy is a new and innovative high school where students learn state essential standards through a project-based approach. Much of the learning at Vanguard is done in small group settings.
- To ensure a cohesive learning path, students must commit to attending for the full school year.
- Students can be involved in extracurricular activities at MLHS, including athletics.
- Students may take up to one class at MLHS in areas of choir, band, JROTC, and Ag Leadership. Or, instead of a MLHS class, they can choose to take a non-credit Seminary class
Digital Learning Center
The Digital Learning Center offers full, online learning coursework for highly motivated high school students who prefer independent or self-guided study.
- Priority is given to full-time students.
- Students can be involved in extracurricular activities at MLHS, including athletics.
- Emphasis on providing each student with an individualized plan to meet their goals and accommodate learning styles, jobs, families, and more.
