Lottery and Transfer Information
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2025-26 Transfer space is very limited. This sheet shows programs and grades currently closed to transfers.
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2025-26 Middle and High School Transfer Cycle
OPEN DATES Sign In to ParentVUE Start: November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM End: December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Lottery only) New to ParentVUE Dual Assignment Decisions due by December 12
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Detailed information regarding the lottery has been sent to 5th and 8th grade families. If you have any questions, please contact your school counselor or the PPS Enrollment and Transfer Center via email enrollment-office@pps.net or call 503-916-3205
Need to make changes to your application?
Please email enrollment-office@pps.net or call 503-916-3205. Note: If you submit a new application, your existing application will be canceled.Lottery slots | 8th Grade Info | 5th Grade Info | Lottery Logic
Dual Assignment Choices8th grade families residing in a Dual Assignment Zone will be given the chance to choose between Jefferson Middle College or their comprehensive high school. Learn about the Jefferson Modernization at https://www.pps.net/jefferson.
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Inter-District Transfers 2025-26
OPEN DATES Start: April 15, 2025 End: September 2025 (Results on a rolling basis starting in June) MORE INFORMATION
Transfers across district lines require permission from both districts.
The PPS School Board voted on the 2025-26 Inter-district Transfer resolution on April 15, 2025. Details can be found in Board Resolution 7090. If you do not qualify for the standard Inter-district Transfer, reach out to enrollment-office@pps.net to request a Hardship Inter-district Transfer application.
Applications available upon request via email at enrollment-office@pps.net or call 503-916-3205.
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2025-26 Mid-Year Transfers
Due to limited space, wait lists are closed at most schools for the remainder of this school year. Individual waitlist updates were sent to families in early-October. Please call/email if you did not receive a waitlist update.
If you are considering a mid-year transfer, please start by contacting your student’s current counselor or school administrator. Enrollment and Transfer will not process mid-year transfer requests for current students without a referral from their school.
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ETC News
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2026-27 Elementary School & ACCESS Academy Lottery window:
February 18, 2026 - March 18, 2026. The Petition Process for incoming grades of Kinder - 5th remains open after the lottery closes. See K-5 Explore Your Options for schools.
Questions?
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Call:
English: 503-916-3205
Español: 503-916-3205
Tiếng Việt: 503-916-3584
中文: 503-916-3585
Русский: 503-916-3205
Soomaali: 503-916-3586Email: enrollment-office@pps.net
Visit: Enrollment & Transfer Center at 501 N. Dixon St, Suite 140
