Enrollment
Enrollment Process
2025–2026 School Year
Enrollment registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open. All students—both new to the district and returning—must complete the registration process.
STEP 1: Verify District Residency
Live in the district?
Verify your address [HERE]
Not in the district?
YCMS participates in School of Choice for eligible students.
School of Choice – Winter Term
Students who live outside the Ypsilanti Community Schools district, but within Washtenaw County or a contiguous county, may apply.
- Application Window: October 2, 2025 – February 10, 2026
- School of Choice (SOC) Application: 2025–2026 School Year
Important- School of Choice Applicants
SOC applications must be approved before moving forward with the enrollment process.
Once you receive notification of approval, please continue to STEP 2: Online Registration
STEP 2: Complete Online Registration
Please complete the online registration form using the link below:
Applications must be submitted online
STEP 3: Schedule an Enrollment Appointment
Contact YCMS to schedule an enrollment appointment:
During your appointment, please bring the required documents detailed in your enrollment application.
STEP 4: Finalize Enrollment
Enrollment is finalized once all required documents have been submitted and verified.
- You will be provided with a student start date once enrollment is complete.
- If your student will use YCS bus transportation, please allow up to 5 school days for routing to be arranged
STEP 5: Education Benefits Form (EBF)
Currently, all students at Ypsilanti Community Middle School receive free breakfast and free lunch. The EBF (Education Benefits Form) directly supports the grant funding that makes this program possible.
Without completed forms, we risk losing this vital program that ensures every student has access to nutritious meals each day.
If you did not complete this form in the enrollment process above, please do so now
How to Complete the Education Benefits Form:
Go to the YCS Meal Magic Family portal and complete the form.
YCS MEAL MAGIC FAMILY PORTAL
PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR FORM TODAY!
