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RISE Elementary, a trailblazing institution housed within the iconic Haas Building. This forward-thinking institution, dedicated to STEAM education, embraces Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, providing students with a comprehensive learning experience. Admission to RISE is determined through a lottery system, ensuring equitable representation across all demographics in the district.

2026-2027 RISE Commitment Application

RISE Elementary is now accepting commitment applications ​for the 2026-2027 academic year.

 

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By submitting this commitment application, you are letting RISE Elementary know would like your child(ren) to attend RISE Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Commitment applications are held annually and applications are not kept from the previous' years application process to be applied to this year's application. Interested families must reapply annually until your student is selected.

 

Guaranteed Placement: Some seats are filled first by:

  • Current RISE students
  • Students who have siblings already attending RISE

 

Available Seats:

After guaranteed placements are made, the remaining seats are limited and vary by grade level. 

 

Capacity Available Per Grade Level

Kindergarten: 17

First Grade: 2

Second Grade: 2

Third Grade: 2

Fourth Grade: 1

 

 

Lottery Drawing:

The number of applicants will exceed the student capacity at RISE, students will be entered into a lottery system to determine who will attend. 

  • Every applicant in that grade has an equal chance of being selected
  • Names are drawn until all available seats are filled
  • The remaining students will be place on a waitlist

 

Notification:

Families of selected students will be contacted by phone. 

 

 

Important for Kindergarten Families:

All incoming kindergarten students MUST complete a kindergarten screening and complete enrollment.

 

 

APPLICATION FORMS

 

2026-2027 RISE Commitment Application

2026-2027 RISE Commitment Application - Spanish

 

 

Application Deadline: 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2026

 

 

If you have any questions, please contact RISE Elementary at (417) 451-8620.

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RISE Elementary
201 N Washington St
Neosho, MO 64850

(417) 451-8620

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