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Application Process

Thank you for your interest in Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic School.

Our Lady of the Lake School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in violation of state law and federal law or regulation in the administration of its educational policies or programs. The information provided in the application process will not be used for any unlawful discriminatory purpose.

Below is an outline of our traditional admissions process:
  1. Tour the school:
  2. October 1 - December 11, 2026: Submit an application packet with required information for the 2027-2027 Little Cardinals programs (2 year old Mother's Day Out, 3 year olds full-time and part-time, 4 year olds).  
  3. October 1 - January 8, 2027: Submit an application packet with required information for 2027-2028 Kindergarten - 4th grades.
    • Application form can be found here: coming soon
    • PLEASE NOTE: Only complete application packets will be reviewed for acceptance. Application requirements can be found here: coming soon
  4. If applicable, you may receive an email regarding setting up a parent interview and/or an academic assessment.
  5. February of 2027: Admissions letters indicating acceptance or addition to the waitlist will be mailed.
  6. March of 2027: Check your mail for your tuition invoice.
  7. Full tuition payment or finalized financing arrangement is due in April of 2027

It's a great time to be a Cardinal!

2026-2027 Important Dates

OCTOBER 2025

October 1 – New Student Application period opens for 2026-2027 Little Cardinals - 4th grades (includes new families and siblings of current students).

DECEMBER 2025

December 12 – New Student Application period for 2026-2027 Little Cardinals (2 year olds Mother's Day Out, 3 year olds full-time and part-time, 4 year olds) closes. This deadline applies to new families and siblings of current students.

All required components of the application packet must be submitted to be considered complete. School officials may contact parents about setting up a parent interview and/or an academic assessment.

JANUARY 2026

January 5 – Returning Student Registration period opens.

January 5 - January 9 – Returning Student Registrations can be completed.

January 9 – New Student Application period for 2026-2027 Kindergarten - 4th grades closes.  This deadline applies to new families and siblings of current students.

FEBRUARY 2026

February 12 – Admissions notifications mailed.

MARCH 2026

Early Spring – Tuition invoices mailed.

APRIL 2026

April 22, 2026 – Full tuition payment or finalized financing arrangement due.

Admissions Questions?

Contact:

Paula Johnson

Admissions Director

We're so excited to meet you!

Ollie CArdinal