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VASD Charter Choice Programs

VASD 2025-2026 Charter School Information

VASD provides families with public, tuition-free educational options at Core Knowledge Charter School, New Century School, Verona Area International School (Mandarin immersion program), or the Two-Way Spanish Immersion (TWI) Program. 

To apply for one of these schools or programs, you must submit an online Charter/TWI Application form  to be considered for the upcoming lottery. For Charter Schools please apply between January 6th-February 14th.  For the TWI program please apply between January 6th-March 10th.  Please note the following information:

  • Applications are not accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • All applications will be considered at the same time once the application window closes.
  • All late submissions will be added to the waiting list. This also includes younger siblings of students who are currently enrolled in one of the charter schools or the TWI program.
  • Only one application request per VASD resident student may be submitted.

2025-26 Charter application all grades

2025-26 Charter application all grades (Spanish)

If your student is not currently attending a school in VASD, you will need to register them for the 2025-26 School Year before submitting an Charter School or Two-Way Immersion application. Please find details on how to register your student for the 2025-26 School Year by visiting our New to the District page.

Questions? Contact our registration office at (608) 845-4360 or reg@verona.k12.wi.us.

https://www.verona.k12.wi.us/registration/charter-twi

 

Core Knowledge® Charter School is a K-8 charter school established in 1996.
The school is currently located within Badger Ridge Middle School in Verona.  The school emphasizes the Core Knowledge sequence and Direct Instruction. 
Contact: Stephanie Krenz, Principal, (608) 845-4610