From a neighbor:

If anyone in the neighborhood is looking at applying for Open Enrollment with RPS for the 2016-2017 school year the schedule has been moved up. The application process use to take place in January but now will be held September 28-October 9. If you want to apply for your child to attend an out of zone school for the next school year this is your only window for the application. Information is at the link below:

http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/Departments/PupilPersonnelServices/OpenEnrollment.aspx