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How to Apply to Gathering Waters
All students eligible to attend New Hampshire public schools are welcome to apply to Gathering Waters Chartered Public School. As a tuition-free public school, we give enrollment priority to New Hampshire residents. Out-of-state students may also be considered when space is available and are subject to tuition.
Gathering Waters Open Enrollment has now closed, but it’s not too late to apply. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office through our Inquiry Form.
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Admissions Guidelines
Everything you need to know about the enrollment lottery, application requirements and timeline.
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Apply for Open Spots in the 2025–26 School Year
We have openings in select classes this 2025–26 academic year. For more information about applying immediately, please contact the Admissions Office through our Inquiry Form.
2026-27 Enrollment Lottery Timeline
DECEMBER 1 – FEBRUARY 9
During this time period, Intent to Return and Enrollment Lottery Entry Forms and supporting documents must be received by the end of day Monday, February 9, 2026 to be processed for the February 16th Lottery.
FEBRUARY 9 – OPEN ENROLLMENT CLOSES
Forms received after Monday, February 9, 2026 will not be included in this year’s Open Enrollment Lottery.
FEBRUARY 16: OPEN ENROLLMENT LOTTERY DRAWING
The Open Enrollment Lottery drawing will be held at 10am Monday, February 16, 2026.
FEBRUARY 17-18: LOTTERY RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Via email, families will receive notification of their students’ conditional acceptance or placement on the waitlist.
FEBRUARY 20: ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE
Families must reply to their conditional acceptance offer no later than the end day Friday, February 20, 2026. If we do not receive your response by this deadline, the space will be offered to the next family on the waitlist.
FEBRUARY 21: 2026-27 ROLLING ENROLLMENT BEGINS
From this point, applications are accepted on a first-submitted, first first-placed basis. Contact our Admissions office through our Inquiry Form for more information.