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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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.
Inter-District Transfer process information: Inter-District Transfer Information -
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
