Thank you for your interest in St. Michael’s!
The time to apply for the 2027-28 school year is in the late summer/early fall of 2026.
The St. Michael’s admissions process includes the following key dates and reminders.
For additional information, please contact Alison Roussy, Director of Admissions.
We look forward to getting to know your child and family!
Admissions Timeline (for those interested in 2027-28 School Year)
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSES:
NOTE: For families looking beyond the 2027-2028 school year, please join us at one of our Welcome Wednesdays. November 18 or January 27)! Register here
Applications must be submitted by DECEMBER 15 in order to be considered in our first round of admission decisions. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring and summer with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits.
WPPSI-IV Cognitive Abilities Testing is administered beginning in September 2026:
Kindergarten Readiness testing for children whose applications are on file:
January 2027
Kindergarten electronic notification:
Friday, February 19, 2027 at 4 p.m.
(Admissions decisions will continue on a rolling basis after this date as space permits.)
Contracts due:
Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at 4 p.m.
NOTE: St. Michael’s Episcopal School requires that all enrolled students be currently vaccinated as prescribed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Admissions Timeline
WELCOME WEDNESDAYS:
Recommended application deadline is February 1. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring and summer with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits.
WISC-V Cognitive Abilities Testing is administered beginning in January 2026
Assessment Visits for prospective students begin January 2027
Initial admissions decisions for Lower School applicants (grades 1-5) are made after February 12 (space permitting) and continue on a rolling basis after this date as space permits.
Admissions Timeline
MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE:
Applications must be submitted by JANUARY 25 in order to be considered in our first round of admission decisions. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring and summer with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits.
WISC-V Cognitive Abilities testing is administered beginning in January 2027
Assessment Visits for prospective students begin January 2027
Initial admissions decisions for Middle School applicants are made during the first week of March and will continue on a rolling basis after this date as space permits.
Thank you for your interest in St. Michael’s! Please complete the Inquiry Form below to connect with our Admission Office
Admission Inquiry FormAdmission Process OverviewWe look forward to receiving your application! The applicant’s acceptance is based on:
St. Michael’s Episcopal School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
The time to apply for the 2027-28 school year is fall 2026. Applications must be submitted by DECEMBER 15 to be considered in our first round of admission decisions. All requirements for the admission process must be completed by FEBRUARY 1. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits. Fee: $50 non-refundable.
Application for the 2027-28 school year is now available. We look forward to getting to know your child and family!
Kindergarten Admissions Checklist-Printable
The WPPSI-IV (Wechsler Preschool & Primary Scale of Intelligence, Fourth Edition) is an individual assessment, administered by a trained and licensed psychologist, that measures the cognitive abilities of young children. Testing may be scheduled through St. Michael’s beginning in October, for a fee of $150*, at another participating independent school, or privately through a practitioner of your choosing (list below). Please complete the required Testing Preference Form to the right, indicating where you wish to have your child tested.
*Note: WPPSI testing administered at St. Michael’s, includes the testing and a review of the results with Admissions staff once the process is complete and at the request of the parent(s). A written report will not be provided. Testing administered privately includes the testing, a consultation with the psychologist, and a copy of the full written report.*
Testing Providers List
Learn about the WPPSI-IV
The Common School Report is required as part of the Kindergarten admission process to help us learn more about each applicant’s development in their current, familiar school setting. This form will be made available for parents to download and give to their child’s current teacher on December 4.
The Common School Report is a shared form used by a consortium consisting of the following schools: Collegiate School, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Richmond Montessori School, St. Catherine’s School, St. Christopher’s School, St. Michael’s Episcopal School, and The Steward School.
Common School Report (available 12/4/26)Readiness testing is done at St. Michael’s in January. This assessment allows your child to meet individually with one of our kindergarten teachers and demonstrate his or her Pre-K skills. Readiness Testing Dates are scheduled for January 13 and January 16. Registration Information TBA
The time to apply for the 2027-28 school year is fall 2026. The recommended application deadline for Grades 1-5 is FEBRUARY 1. Initial decisions are made after February 12, space permitting. Decisions will continue throughout the spring and summer, on a rolling basis, as space permits. Fee: $50 non-refundable.
Application for the 2027-28 school year is now available. We look forward to getting to know your child and family!
Grades 1-5 Admissions Checklist-Printable
The WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) is an individual assessment, administered by a trained and licensed psychologist, that measures cognitive abilities of children. Testing may be scheduled through St. Michael’s beginning in October, for a fee of $150*, at another participating independent school, or privately through a practitioner of your choosing (list below). Please complete the required Testing Preference Form to the right, indicating where you wish to have your child tested.
*Note: A candidate should not be scheduled to take the individual test more than one time. WISC testing administered at St. Michael’s, includes the testing and a review of the results with Admissions staff. A written report will not be provided. Testing administered privately includes the testing, a consultation with the psychologist, and a copy of the full written report.
Testing Providers List
Learn about the WISC-V
Report cards, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and an immunization form are required as part of the application. St. Michael’s will contact your child’s current school in January to obtain these documents. Please complete and sign the required Transcript Release Form to the right.
Release FormOur team will work with your family to schedule a visit for your child. These visits typically start at the beginning of January. During this all-day visit (half day for rising first and second graders), your child will be matched with a student host and have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a St. Michael’s student, and learn more about the School. Your child will also complete grade-level academic assessments as part of the visit.
The time to apply for the 2027-28 school year is fall 2026. Applications must be submitted by JANUARY 25 in order to be considered in our first round of admission decisions. Applications will continue to be accepted through the spring and summer with decisions continuing on a rolling basis as space permits. Fee: $50 non-refundable
Application for the 2027-28 school year will be available mid-September. We look forward to getting to know your child and family!
Grades 6-7 Admissions Checklist-Printable
The WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition) is an individual assessment, administered by a licensed psychologist, that measures cognitive abilities. Testing may be scheduled through St. Michael’s beginning in January, for a fee of $150*, at another participating independent school, or privately through a practitioner of your choosing (list below). Please complete the required Testing Preference Form to the right, indicating where you wish to have your child tested.
*Note: WISC testing administered at St. Michael’s, includes the testing and a review of the results with Admissions staff. A written report will not be provided. Testing administered privately includes the testing, a consultation with the psychologist, and a copy of the full written report.
Testing Providers List
Learn about the WISC-V
Report cards, standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and an immunization form are required as part of the application. St. Michael’s will contact your child’s current school in January to obtain these documents. Please complete and sign the required Transcript Release Form to the right.
Release FormOur team will work with your family to schedule a visit for your child. These visits typically start at the beginning of January. During this all-day visit, your child will be matched with a student host and have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a St. Michael’s student, and learn more about the School. Your child will also complete a grade-level academic assessment as part of the visit.