Grades 7-12 School Choice/Tuition Program

Lincoln School District is a prek-12 district that provides education to K-6 students at Lincoln Community School while the Lincoln students in grades 7-12 participate in our choice/tuition program for middle and high school. We encourage families and students to research which school is the best option for them. 

Both options are only for families who can demonstrate that they are residents of Lincoln so please visit our Proof of Residency page if you have any questions about your student(s) eligibility.

How does it work?

  1. First, parents/guardians select their choice school. Families are encouraged to schedule visits to any schools they might be interested in. We will reach out in the early Spring to begin to collect information about your plans.

  2. Next, parents/guardians should complete the enrollment forms required for their choice school. Below are some links for some neighboring school districts and/or those that some of our students are currently attending.

  3. Once we receive formal notice that your student is enrolled, we work with the school or school district to make the tuition payment.

  4. If your plans change….If you switch schools mid-year, please contact us to let us know so that we can work with your new school on your tuition payment. If you move out of Lincoln at any point in your student’s grades 7-12 years, please let us know!

How does the tuition get paid?

Families may request public tuition to attend public school or an approved independent school.

Per statute, Lincoln SD pays the announced tuition rate for each public school and up to the State Announced Tuition Rate for students to attend approved independent schools. The 2025-2026 Average Announced Tuition of Union 7th-12th Grade Schools is $20,910.00.

Families who elect to send their students to an approved independent school whose tuition is higher than the state-allowed rate are responsible for paying the difference. Families who elect to send their students to recognized schools are responsible for full tuition.

For a complete list of tuition rates, visit this site: https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-fy26-announced-tuition-report-print-version.pdf

LINKS TO NEIGHBORING SCHOOLS/DISTRICT STUDENT ENROLLMENT PAGES:

For a list of Approved or Recognized Independent Schools visit this site: https://education.vermont.gov/independent-schools

What about transportation?

Currently, Lincoln SD is only providing bussing to the middle/high school closest to us — Mount Abraham School District. We will notify families in advance if that changes at all. In the meantime, we encourage families to connect and set up carpool situations.

What about snow days or differences in calendars?

The regional superintendents work hard to develop common school calendars but they are not always perfectly aligned. You must pay attention to the calendars and notices from your school of enrollment.

If Lincoln SD calls a delay or a cancellation due to inclement weather, MAUSD has likely made the same decision. On the rare occasion that we make different decisions, we will notify our 7-12 families attending MAUSD. THIS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT WE HAVE YOUR UPDATED CONTACT INFORMATION! :)

Lincoln School District is here to support you!

While your student may be attending school outside of Lincoln, they remain a Lincoln School District student until they graduate. Students and families are more than welcome to reach out for any guidance or if you would like us to advocate on your behalf. Please reach out to our district office at any time: