In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the high school assignment process for students in the district, emphasizing the longstanding tradition of random assignment that has been in place since 1977. Initially, students were assigned to one of two high schools, and this expanded to three with the opening of Plymouth High School in 2002. The process remains unchanged, with students assigned randomly to one of the three high schools, and there is no option for families to redraw their assignments once the initial draw is completed.

The meeting highlighted unique situations involving families with multiples, such as twins or triplets. In these cases, families can choose to have all siblings attend the same school if one sibling is assigned to a particular high school. This policy aims to alleviate concerns for families navigating the assignment process, ensuring that siblings can remain together if desired.

Officials also clarified the timeline for high school assignments, noting that current sixth graders receive their assignments at the end of the school year. New students entering grades 9 through 12 are assigned during the enrollment period, while new seventh and eighth graders are assigned in January. Additionally, families with older siblings already attending a high school can opt for the \"sibling rule,\" allowing younger siblings to attend the same school. This rule has evolved over time, now permitting families to choose this option regardless of how long ago the older sibling attended.

The meeting concluded with a proposal to shift the assignment draw from sixth grade to kindergarten for most students, aiming to foster a stronger sense of community and involvement from an earlier age. This change reflects ongoing discussions about enhancing family engagement within the district.