NonResident Open Enrollment
Thank you for your interest in Bridges Virtual Academy! Bridges serves elementary, middle, and high school students throughout the state of Wisconsin. Interested in enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year? Check out the links below. Thank you!
2023-2024 Open Enrollment for Prospective Students (NonResident)
How do I apply?
If you live outside of the Merrill district, you need to apply on the DPI website.
Please visit the WI DPI website for the application and more information about the 2023-2024 Open Enrollment process: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
When can I apply?
Alternative Open Enrollment is now open! We have seats available at most grade levels. You can find more information about alternative open enrollment, along with the application materials, on the DPI website.
Completed Alternative Open Enrollment applications can be submitted via email to Sarah Fuchs at sarah.fuchs@mapsedu.org. Please contact the district office at 715.536.4581 with any questions about this process.

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Missed Open Enrollment?? Alternative Open Enrollment begins in July and continues during the school year.
To apply during this time, follow the steps on the DPI website to submit an application to BVA!
Who do I contact with questions?
If you have any questions about open enrolling with the MAPS district, please contact the district office at 715.536.4581 or visit their website: https://www.mapsedu.org/families-community/enrollment.cfm.
Information About the Alternative Enrollment Process: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment/applications/alternative
IMPORTANT NOTE: By Wisconsin State Statute, parents are only allowed to apply ONE time in a specific school district for enrollment through the open-enrollment process; therefore, if you apply during the regular open-enrollment period and are denied due to space, you are not allowed to use the alternative open-enrollment process to re-apply, even if there is space available during any given school year. If you have questions about this process, please contact the Department of Public Instruction.
If you have any questions regarding Wisconsin's open-enrollment process, please contact the DPI. If you have questions regarding a submitted open-enrollment application, please contact the MAPS' district administrative office at 715.536.4581.