Student Access & Opportunity
- Choice
- Equity
- Student Advisory
- Family Engagement
- Portrait of a Graduate / Portrait of a Learner
- Summer Learning
Choice
The 2026-2027 Choice application window is now closed. All applications for In-District Choice received after March 31, 2026 will be considered after the 2026-2027 school year begins.
The 2026-27 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
In-District Choice
2026-27 in-district choice request & renewals
Select 'In-District Choice' if you live within the Cheney Public Schools boundary and would like your student(s) to attend a district school other than their neighborhood address-assigned school.
Out-of-District Choice
2026-27 Out-of-district choice request & renewals
Select 'Out-of-District Choice' if you live outside of the district boundary and would like your student(s) to attend a Cheney Public Schools neighborhood school.
Inter-District Transfer forms can be submitted online by using the Choice Transfer Request Portal (CTRP). To submit your choice request online, click the button above; to submit your choice request via paper, please complete the form below:
FAQs
- When will I know if my new in-district choice application has been approved?
- If my new in-district choice application is not approved in May, what happens with my application status?
- When our in-district choice application is accepted is that for one year only, or ongoing?
- Is the choice renewal form a new application each year?
- Why do currently placed choice students submit a renewal form?
- Do all schools accept the same amount of choice students?
- What happens if I submit a choice application after March 31?
- Can my choice student continue to take district buses to and from school?
When will I know if my new in-district choice application has been approved?
If my new in-district choice application is not approved in May, what happens with my application status?
When our in-district choice application is accepted is that for one year only, or ongoing?
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?
Do all schools accept the same amount of choice students?
What happens if I submit a choice application after March 31?
Can my choice student continue to take district buses to and from school?
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
Cheney Public Schools SAT 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.
Interested in Joining the Student Advisory Team?
Eligibility:
- Be a 2-12th grade student for the 2026-27 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 in May
- Students complete the application form here
- The district team reviews applications
- Team members are selected by set criteria
Questions? Contact:
Kelly Niccolls kniccolls@cheneysd.org 509-559-4535
