The Bibb County School District’s online application process for its magnet schools and programs for the 2021-2022 school year is now open. The applications are available at www.bcsdk12.net/magnet and will be open through December 8.

There are applications available for schools and programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Virtual open houses will be held on the following days:

• Alexander II Math & Science Magnet School (K-5th Grade, Newly STEM Certified): Tuesday, December 1 at 9 a.m. (prerecorded)

• Burdell-Hunt Communications Magnet School (K-5th Grade): Wednesday, December 2 at 10 a.m.

• Dr. John H. Heard Elementary School, Academic Magnet (K-5th Grade): Monday, November 23 at

  10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

• Vineville Academy of the Arts (K-5th Grade): Thursday, December 3 at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School (6th-8th Grade): Monday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m.

• Central Fine Arts & International Baccalaureate Magnet High School (9th-12th Grade): Monday, November 30 at 5 p.m.

Parents/guardians will be notified regarding their child's lottery and/or interview status by mail by January 23, 2021. In addition to the interview required at all grade levels in consideration of acceptance, auditions will be required for Fine Arts applicants at the middle and high school levels.

School bus transportation, as accessed through shuttle bus stops, will be available for students who apply and are accepted to attend Miller Fine Arts Magnet Middle School (grades 6-8), Burdell-Hunt Communications Magnet School (grades K-5) and Central Fine Arts & International Baccalaureate Magnet High School (grades 9-12).