ACES Magnet Choice is coordinated by ACES. Families in any non-partner school district can apply to a lottery for open seats at ACES Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School in Hamden or at ACES Chase Academy in Waterbury. Sibling preference will only apply if the student is currently enrolled.

A Note on Transportation:
ACES Chase Academy:
All ACES Chase Academy families will receive transportation.  Any district with less than 20 students attending ACES Chase Academy will need to utilize a bus stop, most likely in another district.

ACES Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School:
All Wintergreens families that have 20 or more students in a district will receive transportation.  Families with less than 20 students in their district will not receive ACES transportation.  These families will receive a travel subsidy funded by ACES.

ACES Transportation is defined as: Students who ride on the “Regular” bus.  

Funding for Students that require specialized transportation (as defined in an IEP or 504 plan as a related service) will be provided by the students "District of Residence.”

Thank you for your interest. The 2026-2027 applications opening November 3, 2025.

Late applications will be available on March 1, 2026

If you have any questions about the application process, please get in touch with the ACES Magnet Choice Office via phone (203-498-6870) or email (mrivera@aces.org).

CLICK HERE FOR 2025-2026 Applications

Magnet School Parent Choice FAQs

All communication to families will be sent electronically to the email provided on the application

 

Estimated Key Dates

  • November 3, 2025: Applications available online
  • January 5, 2026, at 3:30pm: Application deadline 
  • January 12, 2026: Blind lottery for qualified applicants, initial placements made, notification of placements sent to families through PowerSchool
  • January 16, 2026: Initial placements made & emailed to families
  • February 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026: Placement of additional students(if available slots), as needed