Discovery School will begin accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year on December 1, 2025, with the application window remaining open through January 31, 2026. Discovery School is an academically accelerated elementary school designed for high-achieving and gifted children residing within the Murfreesboro city limits.
Prospective families are invited to attend one of three upcoming informational meetings to learn more about the admissions process and the Discovery School experience:
• Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. – In-person session at Discovery School. Families will have the opportunity to explore the school and attend an informational presentation. Childcare opportunities are available during the presentation by completing this advance registration.
• Thursday, December 11 at 3:30 p.m. – Virtual session via Zoom. This online meeting will include a presentation and a virtual tour for families unable to attend in person.
• Monday, January 5 at 2:30 p.m. – In-person session at Discovery School. This informal meeting will provide a chance for last-minute questions before the application deadline.
“We’re excited to welcome new families to Discovery School,” said Dr. Caitlin Bullard, Principal. “These sessions give parents an opportunity to explore our learning community and see firsthand how we support academic curiosity and growth.”
Discovery School was redesignated as a Tennessee STEAM school by the Tennessee Department of Education and has been recognized as a Reward School and a Level 5 school in the past year. Additionally, Discovery School was named a National Beta School of Merit in 2025, was nominated as a National Blue Ribbon School for the third time this year and received national recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation as a K-12 Tree Campus for their hands-on environmental experiences.
Applications open online on December 1 for students entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Sixty seats are available for incoming kindergarten students, with limited openings in other grade levels depending on current enrollment. To apply for kindergarten, children must be five years old by August 15, 2026.