The Little Lions Early Learning Academy at South Fayette High School is pleased to announce that student registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year will utilize an equitable lottery system to determine enrollment.
How can I submit a Lottery Request?
Families completing a lottery request MUST:
Be requesting enrollment for student that will be 4-years of age by September 1, 2024
Be a resident of the South Fayette Township School District
Only submit ONE type of form per household
If you have more than one child you want to enroll in the lottery drawing, such as a sibling or multiples, you will complete the request for them on one form. You will be given one lottery number for multiple children. This DOES NOT apply to cousins, neighbors, etc.- ONLY siblings.
Submit the lottery request during the timeframe provided- NO EXCEPTIONS
Lottery request forms can be submitted by using an online form or a mail-in form (see below). Lottery request forms will need to be completed online or postmarked between the dates of December 1 and December 21, 2023. Requests made before or after these dates will automatically be placed on a waiting list after the lottery has taken place. Requests via email will not be honored; you must use the online or mail-in form provided.
When will I receive my number for the Lottery Drawing?
Once forms are received, lottery numbers for the drawing will be emailed between January 2-3, 2024. We will NOT release lottery numbers until those dates. We respectfully request that you wait until January 5, 2024, to email us at [email protected] if you have not heard from us. Thank you.
When will the Lottery Drawing take place?
The lottery drawing will take place on Monday, January 8, 2024, beginning at 2:10 PM in the Little Lions classroom, entering through the High School main entrance. Entrants do not need to attend in order to secure a spot if their number is called. You MUST check your email to see if you secured a spot because information will need to be submitted in order to finalize your spot in the program. In the event we need to move to a virtual drawing, entrants will be notified.
If an in-person drawing is held, numbers will be drawn, and classes will be filled on a first-pulled, first-enrolled basis. Please keep in mind that priority registration is granted to children of employees of the district who meet the program eligibility guidelines. Waitlists will be filled in the order numbers are drawn if preferred choices are not granted.
Where can I obtain a Lottery Request Form?
Little Lions Early Learning Academy
attn: Lottery Request Form
3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
MAIL-IN LOTTERY REQUEST FORMS must be postmarked between the dates of December 1- 21, 2023, to be considered. To assist with ADA compliance, paper copies are available upon request.
What can I expect after the Lottery Drawing on January 9, 2024?
Families would be notified via email if they secured a spot in one of our programs or a waitlist on the day of the lottery. This email will inform families of what documentation and payment will need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Paperwork and deposits can be mailed or given in person at South Fayette High School. If paperwork and deposit are not received by the required date, the spot in our program will be lost - no exceptions. We respectfully request that you wait until January 9, 2024, to email us if you have not heard from us about your lottery drawing outcome. Thank you.
What if we miss the lottery request timeframe?
Families who do not submit a lottery request in the time frame given will be placed on a waitlist for their preferred choices in the order in which their requests are received. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made.
Who can we contact if we have questions about the Little Lions Early Learning Program or the Lottery Request?
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].