Apply to Momentum Academy Today! All applications received will be in the applicant pool for the lottery. Momentum Academy is more than a place where we teach our scholars. It is also the families, faculty and staff that focus on those scholars each and every day to make them the best leaders they can be. Apply Today! Momentum Academy is one of 13 St. Louis public charter organizations working together to simplify the initial application process into a single, easy-to-use form, SchoolAppSTL, which can be filled out on any electronic device. The application enables you to apply to our school in under 3 minutes, making the process of applying to schools easier, more accessible, and more transparent. To apply to our schools, go to SchoolAppSTL. Apply for Enrollment Interested in applying to Momentum Academy? Fill out an application form today and start your scholar’s journey toward academic excellence. Apply Today Important Dates 2026-2027 School Year Applications Open: October 1, 2025 Submit Early Applications By*: March 1, 2026 Receive Offers By: March 9, 2026 Select One School By*: March 22, 2026 *Families may choose to remain on waitlists Note: If you have been waitlisted, you may choose to remain on our waitlist until you are made an offer at a later date Parent + Family FAQs Learn more about the Momentum experience! FAQs What athletics teams are offered at Momentum Academy? Momentum Academy offers a variety of athletic opportunities for our scholars including: 3rd/4th grade basketball (co-ed) 5th-8th grade girls’ basketball and boys’ basketball K-1st, 2nd/3rd, 4th/5th grade soccer for boys and girls 6-8th grade girls’ volleyball 3rd-5th grade girls on the run 3rd-8th grade girls dance and poms squad Our elementary athletics are run through the YMCA and our Upper Academy athletics teams are part of the St. Louis City Charter School Athletics League. I can’t find solid black shoes. Can my scholar wear shoes that are not solid black? We prefer for scholars to wear solid black shoes with black socks because it is the most uniform look and helps avoid distractions during the school day. However, if you are unable to acquire a solid black pair, please contact the Dean of Scholars at your scholar’s school. The Dean of Scholars will make the final determination on acceptable shoes. What is the school day schedule? Our academic school day is from 8:00am-3:15pm, Monday-Thursday, and from 8:00am-2:00pm on Fridays. Breakfast is available each day from 7:30am-8:15am. Is before and after school care available? What are the hours and the cost? Yes! Momentum Academy does provide before and after-school care options for our scholars. Our before-school care program is run and supervised by our school staff members. Scholars may be dropped off for before-care beginning at 6:30 am. After-school care is available, on-site, at each Momentum Academy campus and is open from the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. There is a fee for both before and after-school care. We work with families to ensure that their scholars are able to access any services they need regardless of the cost. What types of bottoms are permitted? Solid Navy Blue Shorts, Skirts, Pants, and Jumpers are permitted but not available for purchase on the school online store. *Navy Sweaters are also permitted Why does Momentum Academy have a shortened school day on Fridays? We have a shortened schedule on Fridays to accommodate weekly teacher and staff professional development. Our staff members receive additional training and development each week and are also given the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues during that time.