Application Window

  • Applications to the 21st Century Academies for the 2023-24 school year will:

    • Open on November 9th at 7am.
    • Close on November 17th at 10pm.

    If you missed the application window and have questions about late applications, please contact your school counselor and/or email 21century@olatheschools.org 

Application Season Timeline 2023-24

Date Event
September, October, November Middle school counselors and teachers distribute information.
October Academies Spirit Week at the middle schools
Late October and early November Open Houses at the High Schools. Click on Community Open House Channel.
November 9th at 7am Online Application opens
November 17th at 10pm Online Application closes
December 14th Interview information and signups will be communicated to applicants on or before this date by the individual academies.
Through January 11th Interviews with individual Academies beginning when the applications close through Jan 11th. Parents should be present.
January 12th at 4pm Notifications of invitations sent via link.
Prior to January 17th by 10pm Students invited must respond to notification with "accept" or decline."
Late January to Early February Eighth grade students will enroll in high school. Students accepted into an academy will enroll at the high school where the academy is located.