Puyallup School District
Registration
Families enrolling a new student in the Puyallup School District begin by completing the online New Student Registration Form, with school assignment determined by their home address.
New Student Enrollment Overview
If your student meets one of the criteria below, follow the enrollment steps further down the page to complete registration.
- Has not attended a PSD school previously
- Has previously withdrawn and is returning to the district.
- Students currently enrolled in the Puyallup School District do not need to re-enroll.
Age Requirements for Kindergarten and Grade Placement
- For the 2026-27 school year, kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026.
- Grade placement for grades 1-12 is based on previous school records, transcripts, or report cards.
Are there Early Learning Options in the Puyallup School District for Children Who Do Not Meet the Kindergarten Age Requirement?
- For students who do not meet the age requirement indicated above, may qualify for one of the district's early learning options. Enrollment is dependent on approval of an enrollment application, and assessment or screening of students may be required as part of that process. Early learning options include:
- PEEK (Early Entrance to Kindergarten) - for children with birthdays between September 1-30.
- Transition to Kindergarten (TK) for Pre-K-age children who may benefit from additional preparation.
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Special Education Preschool Programs (Ages 3-5). The district offers two preschool programs for qualifying children ages 3-5. An application is required for both programs. Following the application process, children will participate in screening and assessment activities to determine eligibility and appropriate program placement.
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Child Find: Developmental Screening is designed for children ages 3-5 whose parent or guardian has concerns about their development, learning, communication, behavior, or overall progress. Screening helps determine whether a child may qualify for special education services.
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Developmental Preschool is designed for children ages 3-5 with identified disabilities who require special education services. Eligibility and placement are determined through an evaluation process based on the child's educational needs.
Please note: Participation in either program is based on eligibility criteria and assessment results.
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Enrollment Timeline and Key Dates
Families moving into Puyallup School District boundaries during the school year should enroll as soon as possible.
- For the 2027-2028 school year, new student enrollment will open in February 2027.
- Families needing in-district transfers, out-of-district waivers, choice transfers and academic program placement should apply as early as possible. (Please note that some programs have limited space and observe specific review windows)
- After completing new student enrollment, you will be contacted by the school you are enrolling into, if further information is needed.
How to Enroll a New Student in Puyallup School District
Ready to enroll? Access the new student enrollment link in Step 3.
- Step 1: Determine Your Student's Assigned School (Based on Resident Address)
- Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
- Step 3: Create a Focus Family Portal Account and Complete the New Student Enrollment Form
Step 1: Determine Your Student's Assigned School (Based on Resident Address)
Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
Step 3: Create a Focus Family Portal Account and Complete the New Student Enrollment Form
Next Steps For Families After Enrolling New Students
Families receive:
- Confirmation email
- Contact from school staff, if additional information is needed.
- Requests for any missing documents
- Next steps for placement, orientation, & scheduling
If the school cannot contact you within three weeks after you submit your new student enrollment, they may remove your student’s registration form from the system.
School Locator and Attendance Boundaries
Use the PSD Boundary Map Tool Boundary Map Tool to determine which school your address is assigned.
Attendance Area Policies
Students attend their assigned school unless approved for a transfer or alternative learning program through Puyallup Innovative and Flexible Programs.
McKinney-Vento (Families Experiencing Homelessness)
Students have the right to immediate enrollment even without documents. Learn more about the McKinney-Vento process, qualifications, and additional resources.
Language Support With Interpreters And Translated Forms
Interpreters and translated forms are available for multilingual families. Learn more about our language access resources, including how to connect with an interpreter, connect to our multilingual hotline, and more.
Enrollment Support
For assistance, contact the registrar at your local school.
Additional support can be provided at one of the following:
Receptionist
Choice Transfers
District Release of Attendance
(253) 841-1301
Address
Education Service Center
302 Second Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372