St. Louis, MO, September 28, 2026 — St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) has announced a delay in the opening of its magnet and gifted program application period. The district has postponed the launch until after the Board of Education casts its vote on a proposed school closures plan. The vote is scheduled to take place on November 10th.

This decision will impact families planning to apply for enrollment in magnet and gifted programs for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. The exact original date for the application opening was not provided. The district has not yet announced a new date for when magnet and gifted program applications will become available.

The postponement is directly linked to the upcoming vote on school closures. Information regarding the specifics of the proposed school closures plan, including the number of schools potentially affected or the criteria for selection, was not detailed in the announcement. Likewise, the potential implications of these closures on students, staff, or the broader educational landscape within the district were not elaborated upon at this time.

SLPS officials have indicated that the timeline for magnet and gifted program applications is contingent on the Board of Education’s decision regarding the proposed closures. Further details regarding the application process and any revised timelines are expected to be communicated following the November 10th board meeting.

The contractor responsible for managing the application system and the exact process for submitting applications were not specified. The delay affects the initial application window for a critical set of specialized programs within the district, creating uncertainty for prospective students and their families as they plan for the 2026-27 school year.


Story summarized from the original created by Hiba Ahmad on www.stlpr.org, see more information here.

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