TGSA Lottery

Thorpe Gordon STEM Academy is proud to provide its students with the high-quality education and curriculum used across the district. Additionally, TGSA infuses STEM-based learning into the classroom every day.

There are a small number of spaces available for students who live outside the Thorpe Gordon boundary area to attend the STEM academy if so desired. 

Because space is limited, there will be an annual lottery process to select which students from other elementary boundaries will have the opportunity to enroll at the STEM Academy. If you applied for the lottery for the current school year but were not selected to attend, you will need to reapply for the upcoming school year.

Any families who might be interested in having their student attend the STEM academy should complete the lottery application when it opens in March. Families will receive an email from the district with more information on how to apply. 

Please note:

• Transportation will not be provided to families who live outside the Thorpe Gordon boundary. Transportation to/from school will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian;
• Regular attendance, academic efforts, and behavior will be required for any students granted special permission to attend the STEM academy;
• Students who are approved to attend the STEM academy will attend middle and high school based on their home address.
• Students will be provided uniforms by the school. 
• Families who already live in the Thorpe Gordon boundary area and attend Thorpe Gordon do not need to complete the lottery application. 

If you have any questions about the lottery process for the Thorpe Gordon STEM Academy, please contact JC Schools Elementary Education Department via phone (573-659-3015) or email Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Todd Shalz at todd.shalz@jcschools.us.