Transfer and Nonresident Enrollment Information
Resident Transfer Process
SPS Recognizes:
- Salina Public Schools recognizes there will be resident families that will decide to request a transfer to a school other than the attendance center assigned to where they physically reside (legal residence)
- To provide opportunity for resident families to request a transfer before nonresident student enrollment openings are published, an internal transfer process has been established
The tables below identify the number of open seats available for resident transfers. If a zero is listed, that indicates no seats are available for transfer.
Resident Student Timeline:
- February 20 – Notify current SPS families of resident transfer process
- February 20 – Applications for resident transfer available to families
- February 20 – Open seats posted to SPS website
- March 14 – Resident transfer and employee student applications due
- March 28 – Resident applicants notified of decision
Application
2025-2026 Application for Resident Student Transfer in Salina Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Resident Students
- How does this apply to my child who is now attending a school through a transfer?
The school your child is currently attending in 2024-2025 will be considered the student’s attending school from this point forward.
- Will a resident or nonresident transfer application be required if my child is currently attending the school we want them to attend in 2025-2026?
No transfer application will be required.- Current 5th grader can attend secondary school current elementary feeds into.
- Current 8th grader can attend secondary school middle school feeds into.
- A nonresident student attending SPS in 2024-2025 is considered a resident student.
- If my child is a resident student and attended their resident school in 2024-2025 but wants a different school or secondary school in 2025-2026, how do we proceed?
You need to follow the resident transfer guidelines and apply by 5:00 p.m. on March 14. The application and more information is available on the SPS website.
- If my child is a resident student but didn’t attend their resident school and want to attend a school different from what they attended in 2024-2025, what do we need to do?
You need to follow the resident transfer guidelines and apply by 5:00 p.m. on March 14. The application and more information is available on the SPS website. You must fill out a new 2025-2026 application; resident transfer forms previously completed do not apply.
- If my child attended a school on a transfer in 2024-2025, and I want them to go to the school in my area of residence, what do I need to do?
A student always has the option to attend the school in the area of residence. Enroll them during the online enrollment process in July.
- If we transfer and my child has an IEP, will they be eligible for transportation?
The IEP team makes transportation decisions for students who are on an IEP. Please contact your child’s case manager.
- Will my child be eligible for transportation if we transfer?
No, the parents or guardians are responsible for transportation
If you have questions please call Amy at 785-309-4733.
Nonresident Transfer Process
Per K.S.A 72-3123, 72-3124, and 72-3126, before May 1st of each year, the superintendent of schools or designee will develop and submit a recommendation to the board of education declaring the projected enrollment and number of open seats available to nonresident students. By June 1 of each year, the district will publish on its website, at a minimum, the number of students expected to attend the district in the next school year and the number of open seats available to nonresident students.
Nonresident Transfer Procedure
The tables below identify the number of open seats available for nonresident transers. If a zero is listed, that indicates no seats are available for transfer.
Timeline
- January 1 thru June 15 – Nonresident applications accepted
- July 15 – Nonresident applicants notified of school assignment
Application
2025-2026 Application for Nonresident Student Enrollment in Salina Public Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
Nonresident Students
- What are the steps if we are not residents but want our child to attend SPS in 2025-2026?
You will need to complete an application for nonresident student.
- More information about enrollment of nonresident students can be found by reviewing board policy JBCC:Enrollment of Non-Resident Students.
- Will my child be eligible for transportation if we transfer?
No, the parents or guardians are responsible for transportation of nonresident transfer students.
- If we transfer and my child has an IEP, will they be eligible for transportation?
The IEP team makes transportation decisions for students who are on an IEP. Please contact your child’s case manager.
- If my student is currently attending SPS as a nonresident student, do I need to apply for the 2025-2026 school year?
No, student shall be permitted to continue enrollment as long as the student is in good standing.
If you have questions please call Amy at 785-309-4733.