Schools of Choice Non-Resident Information

Schools of Choice Program Open for 2025-2026 First Semester 

Berrien Springs Public Schools will have limited Schools of Choice openings for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year.  Openings by grade level are:

The application process will begin on May 5, 2025 and end May 30, 2025.

Berrien Springs Public Schools participates in the Schools of Choice (SOC) program as provided by Section 1705 of the State of Michigan School Aid Act. The State sets guidelines that are to be followed by districts participating in the SOC program.  A portion of the guidelines is listed here.

A district may refuse to enroll a non-resident applicant if any of the following are met:
1.    Is, or has been within the preceding two years, suspended from school;
2.    At any time has been expelled from school;
3.    At any time has been convicted of a felony.

Other guidelines include the following:
1. A random draw system will be utilized if more qualified applications are received than openings available by the initial deadline.
2.    Any applications received after the initial deadline will be processed on a first come, first served basis.  
3.    Transportation is the responsibility of the parent.  The District may transport from the closest bus stop in-district if space is available on the bus.

Non-Resident Students Eligible to Apply
The non-resident student must be a resident of another district within Berrien County.

Application Information
Please fill out the requested information on the application via our online form. If the application is incomplete, it will not be considered received until such information is provided.  The deadline to apply is May 30, 2025.   

Online application is available in the link below.

School of Choice 2025-2026 First Semester Application

For more information, please contact our Superintendent Office at:
Phone:  (269) 473-0595        
Fax:  (269) 471-2590
Email: socbsps@homeoftheshamrocks.org

Our decision(s) to grant or deny any application will be based on factors allowed under Section 105 of the State School Aid Act and not on the applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age (except if application age is not appropriate to the grade, program or school), sex, height, weight, marital status, mental or physical disabilities, abilities including athletic, intellectual academics, artistic talent, or any factors that would be a violation of federal law prohibiting discrimination. 

Thank you for your interest in Berrien Springs Public Schools.  If you need additional information or have questions, please contact our office at (269) 473-0595.  We look forward to serving your family during the coming years.