The Waterbury Times|Education News|Sept 22, 2026

Waterbury, Conn. — The Waterbury Arts Magnet School (WAMS) is accepting applications for its 2027–2028 school year lottery, offering students in grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to join a program combining rigorous academics with arts, technology, and creative learning.

Applications will be accepted from October 5, 2026 through December 11, 2026.

Waterbury Arts Magnet School provides students with access to advanced academic opportunities, including Advanced Placement, Post University, and UConn programs, while allowing students to explore a wide range of artistic disciplines.

Programs include:

• Painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics
• Theater and directing
• Ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance, and choreography
• Digital music
• Robotics
• Band and orchestra
• Video production
• Photography
• Chorus
• Graphic design
• Web design

The school’s mission is centered around Achievement, Respect, Trust, and Success, providing students with opportunities to develop academically and creatively.

Transportation is provided for students from:

• Waterbury
• Naugatuck
• Thomaston
• Wolcott
• Southbury/Middlebury
• Plymouth/Terryville

Students from surrounding communities are encouraged to apply.

WAMS will host open houses on:

October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Families interested in applying can visit the school lottery website or contact Waterbury Arts Magnet School at 203-573-6300, Ext. 5.

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