Lottery is Complete: What’s Your Next Step?

Our student lottery is complete! We are so excited to welcome our new families to IDEA Public Schools, beginning in August 2023! Now that lottery is over, here are some next steps to check your child’s status. Notification Families with an offer received a notification of their status after the lottery finished running in their […]
Welcome to IDEA Events Happening this Spring

At IDEA, we believe family engagement involves open, two-way communication between the school and the family. Together, we are united in a common mission to foster student growth and development. One of the first chapters of this relationship is each campus’s “Welcome to IDEA” events. Read on to learn more about these important events. […]
What You Should Know About IDEA’s Student Lottery

It’s that time of year again! Families are tasked with making the very important decision of where they would like to send their children to school for the 2023-2024 school year. We realize this decision is crucial to set up your child(ren) for success and our IDEA team is here to help you every step […]
Honoring Black History Month: Recognizing the “Divine Nine” Fraternities & Sororities



For Black History Month, IDEA Public Schools is recognizing the robust history of the “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities and their presence within the IDEA organization. Several IDEA staff members from each region are not only serving our scholars daily but their communities as well. These nine Black fraternities and sororities date back to 1906 […]
22-23 Spring Family Survey Officially Open!


IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of our annual Spring Family Survey! At IDEA, we highly value student and family voice. We survey our IDEA Pre-K – 12th grade parents and 3rd – 12th grade students to gain insight on their perception of our schools and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue […]
Honoring Black History Month at IDEA Public Schools



This February, IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in honoring Black History Month. The celebratory month, also known as National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in the story of the United States of […]
IDEA Public Schools Lottery Schedule for 2023-24 School Year



Can you believe it? Our lottery is coming up next month! Before the lottery process begins, you need to make sure your application is submitted. To be part of our student lottery, you must submit your child’s application by 11:59 p.m. CST the evening before the lottery. Additionally, we strongly encourage parents to apply before this […]
Stay Safe and Healthy During the Winter Break


We are excited to kick off this Winter Break with well wishes for all the IDEA Team & Family! Our hope is that all our students, staff, and families enjoy a happy and safe winter vacation. While this time will be filled with fun, we wanted to share a few safety tips if you plan to travel or […]
Thank You, Substitute Teachers!


Friday, November 18 is Substitute Educators Day, a day to encourage increased respect for substitute education employees. Each year during American Education Week, substitute teachers are shown appreciation for all their hard work in helping prepare our thousands of scholars for the future. Here at IDEA Public Schools, we love our outstanding substitute teachers […]
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During the Thanksgiving Break


As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our Team & Family. From our students who show up every day ready to learn to our dedicated teachers who make learning magical, we say, “We are thankful for you!” Whether […]