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 DistrictAttention: Gordon Brobbey
Education Service Center
302 Second Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
Contact Us
Waivers/Transfers
Email: waivers@puyallupsd.org
Contact: (253) 841-8796