The Puyallup School District allows for students living outside the district boundaries to request a waiver to attend school in this district. The Non-Resident Application and completing the Choice Transfer Request must be completed annually.
The following schools are closed to non-resident waivers for the 2022-23 school year. *Please click on the link in the blue banner to see the list of closed schools for the upcoming 2023-24 school year (these lists are subject to change).
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- Brouillet - 5th Grade
- Dessie Evans (All Grades)
- Edgerton (All Grades)
- Firgrove - 4th and 5th Grade
- Fruitland - 6th Grade
- Maplewood - 4th and 5th Grade
- Meeker - 6th Grade
- Mt. View - 4th Grade
- Northwood (All Grades)
- Pope Elementary (All Grades)
- Ridgecrest - 5th Grade
- Shaw Road - 4th Grade
- Spinning - 6th Grade
- Stewart - 5th and 6th Grade
- Sunrise - 4th and 5th Grade
- Waller Road - 5th and 6th Grade
- Wildwood - 5th Grade
- Zeiger - 4th and 6th Grade
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- Aylen JH (Grades 8)
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- Ferrucci Junior High (All Grades)
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- Glacier View JH (Grade 7 and 8)
- Kalles JH (Grade 7 and 8)
- Stahl JH (Grade 7 and 8)
- ERHS (Grade 10)
- PHS (Grade 10)
- RHS (Grade 10)
Applications for enrollment in a closed school will automatically be denied unless your student meets one of the following exception criteria:
- • Non-resident waiver renewals (students continuing at their current school).
- • Children of district employees requesting a waiver to the school where they are assigned to work.
NON-RESIDENT/OUT-OF-DISTRICT WAIVER APPROVAL CRITERIA
Non-resident applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and are based
on the following criteria:
• There is adequate capacity in the school (acceptance of the waiver should not cause a hardship on resident
students).
• The student demonstrates conformance with school disciplinary standards.
• The parent is willing and able to provide timely transportation.
• The school offers a program suitable to meet the educational and other needs of the student.
• The request does not cause a financial burden to the Puyallup School District.
If the student on an approved waiver does not meet these criteria, the out-of-district waiver may be revoked.
APPLICATION DUE DATES FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Secondary Non-Resident Applications for Enrollment will be accepted each year beginning December 10. Applications will be reviewed on January 10, April 10, and June 1. For optimal consideration for the next school year, submit applications by January 10. Acceptance or denial of applications received by January 10 will be communicated to parents by February 28. Applications
submitted after the third due date in June may not be considered until after
the fourth day of school in September.
Elementary Non-Resident Applications for Enrollment will be accepted each year beginning February 14. Applications will be reviewed on March 1, May 1, and June 15. For optimal consideration for the next school year, submit applications by March 1. Acceptance or denial of applications received March 1 will be communicated to parents by April 15. Applications submitted after the third due date in June may not be considered until after the fourth day of school in September.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Submit a Choice Transfer Request by clicking on the link below:
Choice Transfer Portal
2. Complete Non-Resident Application. (Must be submitted with required documents below.)
3. First time applicants must submit the following documents with the Non-Resident Application:
• Transcript
• Previous school discipline record (if there are no discipline issues, provide a signed and dated statement from the
previous school indicating such)
• IEP or 504 Plan (if pertains)
• Kindergarten: A copy of the child's birth certificate and immunizations
2022-23 Elementary Non-Resident Application (English) (Spanish)
2022-23 Secondary Non-Resident Application (English) (Spanish)
2023-24 Elementary Non-Resident Application (English) (Spanish)
2023-24 Secondary Non-Resident Application (English) (Spanish)
Submit the application and necessary documents in one email, mail or in person. Applications must be complete to be considered received and accepted.
Puyallup School District
Attention: Waivers
Education Service Center
302 Second St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
APPEALS
Parents have the right
to appeal a denied waiver application. The appeal process is noted on the denial notice. The
appeal will be forwarded to the Executive Director of Elementary or Secondary Schools for review. A meeting or phone call shall be held within fifteen school business days after
receipt of the request. A written
decision will then be issued.
Puyallup School District
Attention: Waivers
Education Service Center
302 Second St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372