Welcome Parents/Guardians to PALMETTO SCHOLARS ACADEMY- Online Admissions Portal
Open Enrollment Begins January 1 for the 2026/27 School Year
We're excited to announce that open enrollment for the 2026-27 school year will begin on January 1. Families are encouraged to during the open enrollment period.
📢 2026-2027 Enrollment & Lottery Process ✔ Open Enrollment: January 1 – January 31, 2026 ✔ Lottery Date: The admmissions lottery will be conducted mid-February (exact date to be announced). Attendance is not required. ✔ Families will be notified via the contact details provided in their student's application. In addition, the parent portal will be updated with the student's status. ✔ Applications submitted after January 31, 2026, will not be included in the lottery but will be processed in the order they are received after the lottery has been conducted.
📌 Important Note for Current Waitlisted Applicants ✔ If your child is on the 2025-2026 (current school year) waitlist, please note that this status does not carry forward. ✔ Waitlists are only valid for the school year they apply. ✔ To be considered for enrollment in 2026-2027, you must submit a new application.
📝 2025-2026 Current School Year ✔ You can still submit an application for our school year currently in session. Applications will be added to the waitlist in the order received, and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available.
Ready to Shape Your Future?
Apply now and take the first step towards an extraordinary educational journey at Palmetto Scholars Academy. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant school community!
Our Mission: Palmetto Scholars Academy (PSA) is a public charter school designed to discover, nurture, and optimize the full potential of intellectually gifted 6th-12th grade students.
EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: Palmetto Scholars Academy is a member school in the SC Public Charter School District with headquarters in Columbia, SC. The South Carolina Public Charter School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, immigrant status, or national origin in its educational programs and employment practices. Questions pertaining to Section 504 and Title IX, may be directed to the Director of Exceptional Student Services at 803/734-8322, 3700 Forest Drive Suite 406 Columbia, SC 29204.