Our Path to Opening

A look at the major steps between today and our targeted 2028–2029 opening. We'll update this timeline as each milestone moves forward.

Completed
In progress
Anticipated

Completed · Completed
Letter of intent submitted
We have submitted our letter of intent, an early step in the charter application process.
In progress · Ongoing
Community conversations and interest list
Listening to families, educators, and neighbors across Metro Atlanta and building our interest list.
Anticipated · Anticipated
Founding board formation
Recruiting committed community members to serve on the founding governing board.
Anticipated · Anticipated
Charter application development
Developing the academic, operational, financial, and governance plans for the proposed school.
Anticipated · Anticipated
Charter application submission and review
Submitting the charter application and participating in the review process.
Anticipated · Anticipated
Charter decision
Opening and enrollment depend on charter approval.
Anticipated · Anticipated
Facility identification
Identifying a Metro Atlanta campus location.
Anticipated · Anticipated
School leadership and educator hiring
Recruiting school leadership and founding educators.
Anticipated · Anticipated
Enrollment period
Enrollment opens for kindergarten through third grade once details are confirmed.
Anticipated · Targeting 2028–2029
Opening day
Targeting the 2028–2029 school year with grades K–3, then adding one grade each year through eighth grade.

Planned grade expansion

Growing one grade at a time

We plan to open with kindergarten through third grade, then add one grade level each year as our founding students move up — until The Village serves kindergarten through eighth grade.

2028–2029
Opening year
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
K–3
2029–2030
Adds 4th grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
K–4
2030–2031
Adds 5th grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
K–5
2031–2032
Adds 6th grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
K–6
2032–2033
Adds 7th grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
K–7
2033–2034
Adds 8th grade
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
K–8

Planned timeline, subject to charter approval.

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Your Place in the Village Starts Here

Whether you are a family imagining your child's first day or a neighbor ready to help, we would love to stay connected as our village takes shape.

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Our Path to Opening

Letter of intent submitted

Community conversations and interest list

Founding board formation

Charter application development

Charter application submission and review

Charter decision

Facility identification

School leadership and educator hiring

Enrollment period

Opening day

Growing one grade at a time

Your Place in the Village Starts Here