Registration

For children who are not yet kindergarten age and have been receiving special education services on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) such as speech therapy or developmental preschool, please contact the District's Special Services and Programs office at (253)841-8700. After special education eligibility has been confirmed, you will be given registration and enrollment information.

Parents may register preschoolers, kindergartners and all other elementary students new to the district at the elementary schools in their attendance area. Contact your elementary school directly to determine registration times.

The Puyallup School District has full-day Kindergarten for all students at each of our elementary schools. View the Washington State Legislature Kindergarten Regulation WAC 392-335-010.

To register students for kindergarten and first grade, please provide a copy of your child’s immunization record, a birth certificate and proof of address such as a lease agreement or utility bill. 

Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2023 to be eligible to register for kindergarten.To register students in grades two through six, please bring the child’s immunization record, a last report card, and proof of address such as a current lease agreement or utility bill.

To register for P4, use the online Student Registration and Enrollment  Center, or print out and submit the fillable enrollment packet (below) to the P4 registrar. For more information about the program visit their website: P4 - Puyallup Digital Learning.

Parents may register junior high students who are new to the district by calling the junior high school in their attendance area for specific registration information and to make an appointment to meet with a counselor.

Prior to the student's registration appointment, please complete the online registration information or download and complete the enrollment packet (below).  In addition, please bring the following forms to complete the registration process:

• immunization record
• Current Report Card or Transcript
• Proof of address such as a current utility bill or a lease agreement
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if the student receives special services

Parents may register their high school students who are new to the district by calling the high school in their attendance area for specific registration information and to make an appointment to meet with a counselor.

Prior to the student's registration appointment, please complete the online registration information or download and complete the enrollment packet (below).  In addition, please bring the following forms to complete the registration process:

• immunization record
• Current Transcript 
• Proof of address such as a current utility bill or a lease agreement
• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) if the student receives special services

RCW 28A. 225 defines instruction as home-based if it consists of planned and supervised instructional and related educational activities including curriculum and instruction in the basic skills of occupational education, science, mathematics, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, and the development of an appreciation of art and music.

Learn more about PSD Home-Based Instruction.

Enrollment Packet (English)

Paquete de Inscripcion (Espanol)

Punjabi Enrollment Packet

Korean Enrollment Packet

Russian Enrollment Packet

Ukranian Enrollment Packet

I just moved to the Puyallup area, how do I know where to register my student?

Use the PSD GIS Portal to verify your attending area school.  If more assistance is needed, please call the district administrative offices at (253)841-1301. Provide the receptionist with your home address and grade level of your student. From there you’ll be directed to the school where you’ll register your student.

For children who are not yet kindergarten age and have been receiving special education services on an individualized education plan (IEP) such as speech therapy or developmental preschool, please contact Special Services at (253)841-8700. After special education eligibility has been confirmed, you will be given registration and enrollment information. 

What do I need to bring when I register my child?

1. Proof of residency (one of the following forms is acceptable):
   
   Copy of a current utility bill received within the last 30 days
   Copy of lease/rental agreement with rental receipt
   Copy of mortgage papers 
    
2. Immunization information.

Birth Certificate for students in kindergarten or first grade.
Most recent report card from previous grade. Parents of special needs students should also bring a copy of current IEP/special education evaluation, relevant medical documentation, and any other relevant evaluative information.

What can I expect when I meet with a counselor to schedule my junior high or high school student?

When you meet with any one of the school counselors, you can expect a high level of professionalism, respect, and understanding. The goal of our counselors is to assist in creating a program where your student’s individual needs are met and success is achieved.

What other forms will I be asked to complete?

Parents of special needs students will be asked to complete a few extra forms, including an Exchange of Confidential Information. This form allows the district to request special education records from your student’s previous school district.  These forms will be provided during the registration process.

If your child has a life threatening condition such as asthma, diabetes, seizures, or severe allergies, please call your new School Nurse to set up an appointment to formulate an Emergency Action Plan for the current school year before your child starts school.

Kindergarten Transportation to School

• Students are transported to school on regular bus runs.
• Students are required to be outside waiting at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to their actual stop time.
• If students live in the walk area, kindergarten students also walk to school.
• Bus routes are identified by the “run number” this number can be located in the black box with white numbers right beside the door to the bus. Please do not use the black number on the back of the bus as that is subject to change.

Kindergarten Transportation Home

• Students are transported home on regular bus runs.
• If students live in the walk area, kindergarten students also walk from school.
• If a kindergartener is the only student assigned to a stop and no parent is present, the bus driver will return the kindergartener to school, unless the parents notify the Transportation Department in writing (email acceptable) to release student by themselves.
• If a kindergartener is assigned to a stop with other students, parents must notify the Transportation Department in writing (email acceptable) if they do not want their kindergarten student getting off the bus without a parent or guardian.
• If written notification (email acceptable) is given for a parent to be at the stop and there isn’t a parent at the stop to pick up the student, the bus driver will return the student to school.
• Bus routes are identified by the “run number” - this number can be located in the black box with white numbers right beside the door to the bus. Please do not use the black number on the back of the bus as that is subject to change.

Bus Schedules and Routes 

Traversa Ride 360

For questions or concerns, email transportation@puyallupsd.org

To enroll your elementary student in the Spanish Dual Language program, complete the online application.

Washington state law requires all students attending public schools to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, hepatitis B, varicella and rubella before registering for school. For more information about immunization requirements, please contact your student's school nurse or the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 253-649-1412. For more information, visit the website for the Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program.

Students' updated Certificate of Immunization Status form (which we require) can be found on the Washington State Department of Health website. Parents/guardians can establish an account to view this State database and print out forms. Questions can be answered by calling (360)236-3595.