How the Legends Lottery Works
Fair, transparent, and random. Everyone has an equal chance. Here's the timeline.
Our Admissions Philosophy
Fair
Random computerized lottery. No preference for wealth, background, or connections. Equal chance for all families.
Transparent
Published dates, clear process, and public lottery drawing. You know exactly what to expect.
Random
No test scores, no auditions, no essays. Pure randomness (except sibling priority).
Timeline: 2027-28 Admissions
Applications Open
November 1, 2026
Families submit applications through PGCPS ScribChoice system. Applications are free.
- Visit pgcpsmdc.scriborder.com
- Create account and submit applications
- Can apply for multiple schools
- Can rank schools in preference order
Application Closes
February 13, 2027
No more applications accepted after this date.
- Hard deadline at 11:59 PM
- Late applications not accepted
- Plan ahead to avoid rush
Random Lottery Drawing
Early March
PGCPS conducts computerized random lottery for oversubscribed grades.
- Computerized random selection
- Fair and transparent process
- Siblings receive priority
- All grade levels treated equally
Notification
March 2027 (TBD)
Families notified of lottery results through ScribChoice.
- Check ScribChoice portal for status
- Acceptance, waitlist, or not selected
- Families can still waitlist if not selected
Enrollment
March-May
Accepted families complete enrollment and register.
- Return enrollment forms
- Submit required documents
- Attend orientation sessions
- Join the Legends family!
[VERIFY] Confirm exact dates with PGCPS Office of Pupil Accounting before launch
Special Priority: Siblings
Sibling Priority in Lottery
If you have a child already attending Legends, your other children receive priority in the lottery. This helps keep families together.
How it works:
- • Siblings are drawn first in their respective grades
- • Same fair lottery within sibling group
- • Significantly increases chance of admission
- • Contact admissions if you have questions
What If You Aren't Selected?
Waitlist Option
Even if you don't win the lottery, you can join our waitlist.
- Seats sometimes open mid-year
- Waitlist moves based on openings
- No commitment required
Try Next Year
Lottery happens every year. You can apply again.
- New random drawing each year
- We continue growing
- More seats open as we expand
PGCPS ScribChoice System
Legends participates in the PGCPS charter school lottery through the ScribChoice system. This is the official platform for all charter school applications in Prince George's County.
About ScribChoice:
- Secure online system managed by PGCPS
- Rank schools by preference
- Track applications and results
- Fair and transparent process
Common Questions About the Lottery
Do you give preference to any students?
Is there an application fee?
Can I apply for multiple grades?
What if my child has special needs?
When will I know the results?
Still have questions?
Contact Admissions