School Choice Applications Now Being Accepted 2026-2027

School Choice Applications 2026-2027 - January 1, 2026 - June 1, 2026

Click HERE for a School Choice Application

The application deadline is June 1, 2026.

• Complete the Public School Choice application.
• Applications can be dropped off or mailed to Central Administrative Office (602 N. Lincoln St. Cabot, AR 72023) or email the application to this address: frontdesk@cabotschools.org.
• Applications that are emailed or postmarked prior to January 1, 2026 or after June 1, 2026 will NOT be accepted. Uniformed service families are exempt from the deadline.
• Completed applications must be submitted as either a scanned copy or printed form. Photos or screenshots will not be accepted.
• Click HERE to view the updated School Choice Policy in the Student Handbook.
• For frequently asked questions regarding School Choice: click HERE.

We've Got MORE... at the Cabot School District!

More than a school. More opportunities. More...for every student.

Did you know your student could be part of the long history of academic excellence even if you don't live in the district? With the Public School Choice Act, students in other districts may be eligible to enroll in the Cabot School District.

The Cabot School District is the seventh largest district in the state with approximately 10,500 students (PK-12 grade) and 18 campuses. The district encompasses must of northwest Lonoke County and includes the cities of Cabot, Austin, and Ward. The district is the heart-beat of this community and is the largest employer in Lonoke County with over 1,500 staff members.

With exceptional test scores, remarkable faculty, and first-class facilities, it is easy to see why so many new families, especially military families, join our district each year. In fact, our schools were the first in Arkansas to be designated Purple Star Schools by the Arkansas Department of Education for their commitment to supporting and serving military families.

The Cabot School District is comprised of two brand-new Pre-K schools, nine exceptional elementary schools (K-4), two nationally-recognized middle schools (5-6), two outstanding junior high schools (7-8), a Freshman Academy that is dedicated solely to 9th graders (9), and a high school that is repeatedly ranked one of the best in the state and in the nation (10-12). Our schools are consistently recognized for academic achievements as well as for supporting the needs of all of our students.

The Cabot School District is also home to our award-winning conversion charter school (7-12). The Cabot Panther Academy offers a unique blended learning environment and digital school approach. As an alternative to the traditional academic setting, the online curriculum allows students flexibility, to work at their own pace, and in a much smaller learning environment with access to certified educators. Even if you are homeschooling, the Cabot Panther Academy may be the perfect fit for your student. The Cabot Panther Academy also offers a completely virtual option for 10-12 students living in the Cabot School District.

Cabot High School also offers one of the best Career and Technical Education programs in the state. Within these 12 programs, agriculture, auto technology, AFJROTC, broadcasting, business, construction, criminal justice, Environmental and Spatial Technology (EAST), engineering, Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG), and our medical academy, we offer 23 different pathways and over 85 CTE courses and labs that help prepare students for their future.

Students also have the opportunity to choose from more than 160 electives, including our award-winning forensics, debate, theater, dance, stagecraft, choir, and marching band. In fact, the Cabot Marching Band is the largest high school marching band in the state and our Fine Arts program is recognized as one of the best comprehensive programs in the state.

Students also participate in a dynamic athletic program. Cabot athletes compete in the 7A/6A Central Conference, the largest conference in the state. Cabot has 81 teams in 15 competitive fields of sport. It is a tradition for our athletic teams to perform at the highest level and that's proven by the number of conference state, and national titles our student athletes receive each year.

The Cabot School District also employs five highly experienced athletic trainers. Our Sports Medicine program is nationally-recognized and our athletic trainers’ mentor other districts in implementing this curriculum in schools across the state. Cabot is consistently awarded the National Athletic Trainers’ Associations “Safe Sports School 1st Team,” becoming the first school district in Arkansas to receive this recognition for the third time.

Cabot Public Schools remains committed to excellence and continues to invest in the future through Project Panthers: Building Futures, a bond initiative approved by voters in May 2023 with no millage increase. Thanks to strong community support, major facility improvements have now been completed district-wide. These include two new Pre-K centers featuring safe rooms, all-inclusive playgrounds at every K–6 campus, upgraded classroom technology, and polished concrete flooring. The multi-use Panther Pavilion is fully operational, renovations to our Student Activities Facilities and Fine Arts Auditorium are complete, and a Child Development Center for faculty and staff is now open. Together, these projects reflect our mission to provide the very best for our students, staff, and community - and to keep Cabot Moving Forward!

Our district is also extremely fortunate to have organizations dedicated to helping our students succeed. These include the Cabot Panther Foundation and the Cabot Scholarship Foundation. The Cabot Scholarship Foundation awards more than 100 seniors over $100,000 in local scholarships each year. This is all made possible thanks to individuals, businesses, and even our own Cabot School District employees who contribute every month out of their own paychecks to benefit these scholarships. The Cabot Panther Foundation also provides numerous scholarships each year and recognizes our students and community members through programs including Real Proud of Real Panthers, Power Panthers, and Hometown Heroes.

The Cabot School District would not be successful without the commitment of our Cabot School board, district administration, dedicated teachers, school groups, parental involvement, the local business community, and the city of Cabot. The support from these groups makes the district an excellent choice for parents that desire a great educational experience for their family.

For further information about the Cabot School district, or to take a tour, please visit online at www.cabotschools.org or call the Central Administrative Office at (501) 843-3363. Go Panthers!