Below is a timeline of the admissions process for 5th grade students applying in the 25-26 school year.
Thursday, September 11 | Applications distributed to eligible students through ParentSquare |
Thursday, September 11 | GYSA Information Night at Wilder Middle School 5:30-6:30 PM |
Monday, October 6 | Online GYSA application due by 4:00 PM |
Friday, January 9 | Lottery Selection notifications sent through ParentSquare |
Thursday, January 15 | Applicant Family Q & A, Wilder Middle School, 5:00-6:00 PM, |
Thursday, January 22 | Innovation Showcase Night, Wilder Middle School 5:30-7:00 PM |
Tuesday, January 27 | Acceptance/Waitlist Forms due to HCPS Gifted Programs by 4PM |
Friday, February 6 | Final day for students to remain on GYSA waitlist if accepted to IB or CFI (see FAQ document for additional information). Otherwise, students may stay on the GYSA waitlist until Thursday, August 5, 2024. |
Thursday, April 23 | GYSA Welcome Event at Wilder Time TBA |

