Student Access & Opportunity
- Choice
- Equity
- Student Advisory
- Family Engagement
- Portrait of a Graduate / Profile of a Learner
- Summer Learning
Choice
The 2026-2027 Choice application window will open February 2, 2026.
The Cheney School District choice window runs from February 2 to March 31. All choice families need to participate.
Please review our Choice Process form for more information.
Choice Process Contact Information:
Please contact Carla Hudson for any choice process inquiries: (509) 559-4524
- For all other inquiries: Kelly Niccolls at (509) 559-4559
In-District Choice
In-District Choice Request In-District Choice Renewal
FAQ
When will I know if my new in-district choice application has been approved?
All families that submitted a new in-district choice application during the preferred window will be informed of their application status by the end of May.
If my new in-district choice application is not approved in May, what happens with my application status?
You will be put on the waitlist. You will be notified of any possible openings in mid-September.
When our in-district choice application is accepted is that for one year only, or ongoing?
Once your in-district application is approved your choice enrollment will be ongoing unless you notify your desire to discontinue your choice placement.
Is the choice renewal form a new application each year?
No, once your in-district choice application is approved, your choice enrollment will be ongoing unless you notify your desire to discontinue your choice placement. The district requires a renewal form annually to indicate intent to continue with your current choice school or to notify the district that you no longer want to continue with your choice school.
Why do currently placed choice students submit a renewal form?
This informs us your intent to continue or allows you to inform us you no longer want to continue with your choice enrollment for the following school year. This intent notification supports our ability to have correct student counts at each school for staffing and enrollment decisions.
Do all schools accept the same amount of choice students?
No. Choice enrollment is dependent on space availability. Some schools have very limited space due to high neighborhood enrollment and some schools have more space. Please reference the school chart to know the enrollment impacts for schools you want to choice into.
What happens if I submit a choice application after March 31?
Your application will be considered after the preferred window applications and delay any notifications of placement/waitlist to mid- September or later.
Can my choice student continue to take district buses to and from school?
No, if a student attends a school other than their neighborhood school, their family is responsible for transportation to and from school.
Out-of-District Choice
Inter-District Transfer forms can be submitted online by using the Choice Transfer Request Portal (CTRP)
To submit your choice request online, click the Choice button below:
To submit your choice request via paper, please complete the form below:
Equity
Equity Statement
Cheney Public Schools exists to guarantee a safe and caring environment where ALL students learn at high levels and graduate with options for post-secondary education, careers, and civic engagement. As our community evolves and demographics change, we are charged with reshaping our practices to best meet the needs of our students and families we serve. As we work toward accomplishing our mission, we pledge as a school district to question, grow, and evolve in our understanding of diversity and what it means to be culturally competent.
Student Advisory
Superintendent Student Advisory Team
Superintendent Student Advisory Team Overview
Why?
Cheney Public Schools wants students to be part of our district learning and is excited for an opportunity for student representatives from all schools to work together with our district superintendent and district leadership team in support of our district goals and outcomes.
What?
The Student Advisory Team will work together in support of our district goals and outcomes. They will meet throughout the year to determine and work towards their team goals and outcomes in response to district goals and outcomes. This team will work with the superintendent and district leadership team as student representatives.
The Student Advisory Team consists of students from every school and is broken into three levels: elementary, middle, and high.
Who?
Cheney Public School Students, grades 2-12.
Where?
The Student Advisory Team will mostly meet virtually and will also have whole group meetings at a district site.
When?
All advisory team students will meet with the superintendent and district leadership team to learn about current district-wide priorities and goals. Level teams will meet each month and work towards a focus and actions in support of district improvement.
The advisory team will work in collaboration with the superintendent and district leadership team, report their progress throughout the year, and share a year-end impact report.
Student advisors can serve up to a two-year term per level.
You can check out the work done in 2023-24 by clicking the '2023-24 Student Video' button below.
Student Advisory Application Process
Interested in Joining the Student Advisory Team?
Eligibility:
- Be a 2-12th grade student for the 2024-25 school year
Requirements:
- Participate in monthly meetings from August - June
- Complete tasks in between meetings
- Work with your school peers for feedback and insight in support of advisory steps
Application process:
- Applications open May 21 - June 4
- Students complete the application form
- The district team reviews applications
- Team members are selected by set criteria
- 2024-25 Student advisory team notifications will be sent on June 6
Family Engagement
Portrait of a Graduate / Profile of a Learner
Profile of a Learner
| Academic Achiever | Our students are lifelong learners who meet and exceed academic standards in pursuit of success. |
| Community Minded | Our students are positive, contributing members of their community. |
| Growth Mindset | Our students are lifelong learners who are prepared for future success in a changing world. |
| Self Awareness | Our students advocate for themselves and understand the importance of healthy choices. |
| Social Awareness | Our students effectively communicate their needs and solve conflict respectfully. |
| Sense of Joy & Wonder | Our students actively engage and participate with excitement in the learning process. |
Portrait of a Graduate
| Academic Achiever | Our students are lifelong learners who meet and exceed academic standards in pursuit of success. |
| Collaborative Peers | Our students are hardworking teammates who share ideas with each other, communicate respectfully, and work together toward common goals. |
| Critical Thinkers | Our students solve problems in real time, evaluate ideas, and see the world from a variety of perspectives. |
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Healthy Self-Advocates |
Our students engage in a healthy lifestyle that supports both their body and mind. |
| Empathetic Community Members | Our students are good stewards of their environment and give respect and value to all individuals as humans. |
| Resourceful Workers | Our students seek out opportunities and resources, take responsibility for their work, and understand how to ethically use technology. |
| Inspired Graduates | Our students have developed a clear sense of their values and interests to forge their own paths with purpose and capacity to build the resilience neccesary to embark on what's next in their journey. |
Summer Learning
Academic Opportunities
Community in Schools Summer Learning Opportunities
Middle School Opportunity
Three week-long sessions:
June 26-29, 6th grade ONLY
July 10-13, 6-8th grade
July 17-20, 6-8th grade
See the flyer below for more details
Sunset Elementary Opportunity
Three week-long sessions:
June 26-29 2nd-5th grade
July 10-13 2nd-5th grade
July 17-20 2nd-5th grade
See the flyer below for more details
Time: 8:30-12:30
Breakfast and Lunch provided
Registration is open from May 30-June 14.
Limited to 80 seats per summer session week.
Bussing will be provided with limited stops. Bus routes and stops will be finalized after registration is complete.