Frequently Asked Questions

Is there tuition to attend RMMS?
No, RMMS is a public school run by LEARN, there is no tuition.

Is transportation provided from my town?
Yes, transportation is provided from all thirteen towns. From most towns transportation is provided free of charge, however there is a small fee for transportation from the town of East Haddam.

How many kindergarten students will you accept?
We accept approximately 100 new kindergarten students each year, fifty percent from New London and fifty percent from the surrounding communities.

How many upper level students do you accept?
We accept upper level students only to replace students who are not returning to RMMS.

How many openings do you have in my town?
Each year we determine the number of openings from each town by calculating how many students are currently enrolled from that community, the number graduating, being retained and those not returning to RMMS. We determine the number of openings available from each town on the day of the lottery and then as more openings become available we will accept more students from the waiting list.

What happens if my child does not get into the school by the lottery?
A waiting list is developed from each town after the initial lottery in April.  Your child's name will remain on the waiting list until December of that year.  We accept students off the waiting list as openings become available, through December.

What if I want to reapply for my child the following year?
The process begins anew each year.  If you would like your child to be considered for admission please call us January through March to get a new Application for Admission.  Please note:  The waiting list is only good for the year that you apply and being on the waiting list one year does not increase your chances of getting into the school the following year.

If one of my children goes to the school will my other children automatically be accepted?
In general, if your older child is currently enrolled any younger siblings living in the same household are granted sibling admission to the school and do not need to be accepted through the lottery.  Please check the Sibling Policy for detailed information about Sibling Admission.