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Out-of-District Waivers

Overview

The Puyallup School District allows for students living outside the district boundaries to request a waiver to attend school in this district. Please do not complete the enrollment process until approved to attend Puyallup SD.

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The student is not able to utilize a Puyallup School District bus.

Non-Resident Application Information

Out-of-District Waiver Enrollment at the following schools is closed for the 2025-2026 school year.

Elementary

Closed by Grades for 2025-2026 School Year

  • In-District Transfers and Out-of-District Waivers
    • Carson - Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 5th Grade
    • Dessie F. Evans - Kindergarten and 5th Grade
    • Fruitland - Kindergarten
    • Hunt - 5th Grade
    • Maplewood - Kindergarten
    • Meeker - Kindergarten
    • Northwood - 4th Grade
    • Stewart - Kindergarten
    • Zeiger - 6th Grade
       
  • Out-of-District Waivers Only
    • Edgerton - All Grades
    • Pope - All Grades

Secondary Schools

Closed By Grades for the 2025-2026 School Year

  • In-District Transfers and Out-of-District Waivers
    • Glacier View Junior High - All Grades
    • Stahl Junior High - All Grades
       
  • Out-of-District Waivers Only
    • Emerald Ridge High School - All Grades 

Submit An Out-of-District Application

2025-26 (Current School Year)

New or non-active applicant for the 2025-26 school year (current school year)

2026-27 (Next School Year)

New or non-active applicant for the 2026-27 school year (next school year)

Note: New or non-active applications are first-time request. All required documents must be uploaded in the application.

OR

Renewal applicant or recently moved outside the PSD boundaries (for current or next school year)

Note: You will only submit this form if you currently have an active student in the Puyallup School District. You will be redirected to the OSPI Website to complete a Choice Transfer Request.

Timeline for Out-of-District Waivers: 2026-27 School Year

  • Elementary - Application window opens February 14, 2026
    • Applications submitted by February 28 will be reviewed by April 15.
    • Applications submitted after March 1 will be reviewed on or after May 1.
    • Applications submitted after June 15 will be reviewed on or after the 4th day of school.
       
  • Secondary (Grades 7-12) - Application window opens December 10, 2025
    • Applications received by January 9 will be reviewed on or after February 28.
    • Applications submitted after January 10 will be reviewed on or after April 10.
    • Applications submitted after June 1 will be reviewed on or after the 4th day of school.

Appeals

Parents/guardians have the right to appeal a denied or revoked waiver request.

Email a letter to BrobbG@puyallupsd.org within five business days of receipt of the denial notification.

Gordon Brobbey, Director of Equity and Student Success, will review your appeal request within 15 school days.  A written decision will then be issued.

Puyallup School District
Attention: Gordon Brobbey
Education Service Center
302 Second Street SE 
Puyallup, WA 98372

Contact Us

Waivers/Transfers
 

Email:  waivers@puyallupsd.org

Contact: (253) 841-8796