Enrollment FAQs
When does open enrollment start?
Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on January 3rd, 2025, and ends on March 20th, 2025.
How do I re-enroll my child?
Students currently attending Montessori Regional Charter School have the opportunity to re-enroll for the next school year by accurately completing and returning the required MRCS Commitment Form through ParentSquare by the deadline established by the school. In addition, families provide information on this form for any sibling(s) they wish to enroll in 2025-2026.
Who can attend the Charter School?
Montessori Regional Charter School is a public elementary school (Kindergarten through 8th grade) that is open to any child residing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as outlined in our Charter, in the following order of preference:
- Children of founding families of the Charter
- Siblings of children enrolled at the school
- Children residing in the Erie and Millcreek School Districts (chartering districts)
- All other children residing in Pennsylvania
If more students apply to the school than the number of attendance slots available for the 202-2026 school year, then the students will be selected by a lottery from the pool of qualified applicants meeting the established eligibility criteria (above) who have submitted an application by the deadline established by the school.
Students applying for Kindergarten must meet their home school district age requirement.
When all classroom openings have been filled, we will maintain a waiting list by grade.
What must I submit for my child to be included in the 2025-2026 enrollment lottery?
- The 2025-2026 Pre-Enrollment Form, which is available January 3rd, 2025 on this page and at our offices at 2549 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
- A copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Legal guardian photo identification in the form of a PA Driver's License, Penn-Dot Identification Card, Valid Passport, or Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- Proof of Residency in the form of TWO of the following: current utility bill, copy of a current rental or lease agreement, mortgage statement, or municipal tax statement.
Please contact enrollment@mrcserie.org if you have questions about enrollment or proof of residency requirements.
What do I do if I can't find my child's birth certificate?
You can obtain a Birth Certificate replacement at the Erie Division of Vital Records.
Erie Division of Vital Records
Erie Branch Office
1910 West 26th Street Erie, PA 16508
(814) 871-4261
Office Hours Office hours are
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday,
excluding State holidays.
What is the deadline for enrollment lottery applications to be submitted?
To be included in the 2025-2026 Enrollment lottery, your Pre-Enrollment application and supporting documents must be received at the MRCS Administrative Offices at 2549 W. 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20th, 2025. Pre-enrollment applicant families that provide an email address will receive confirmation. Forms sent by mail must be received by the deadline set above. We are not responsible for lost or delayed mail.
Please note that families who apply after the deadline, March 20th, will be placed on the waitlist.
Where do I submit my pre-enrollment application?
Pre-enrollment applications can be submitted online or at the school.
Pre-enrollment forms will be available on January 3rd, 2025.
When will the Lottery be held for 2025-2026 school year admission?
The lottery will be held at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25th, 2025.
Enrollment Information
Thank you for considering Montessori Regional Charter School (MRCS) for your child's education. For more information on the enrollment process, please click here.