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 25 – Notify current SPS families of resident transfer process
- February 25 – Applications for resident transfer available to families
- February 25 – Open seats posted to SPS website
- March 25 – Resident transfer and employee student applications due
- April 1 – Resident applicants notified of decision
Application
2026-2027 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 2025-2026 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 2026-2027?
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 2025-2026 is considered a resident student.
- If my child is a resident student and attended their resident school in 2025-2026 but wants a different school or secondary school in 2026-2027, how do we proceed?
You need to follow the resident transfer guidelines and apply by 5:00 p.m. on March 15. 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 2025-2026, what do we need to do?
You need to follow the resident transfer guidelines and apply by 5:00 p.m. on March 15. The application and more information is available on the SPS website. You must fill out a new 2026-2027 application; resident transfer forms previously completed do not apply.
- If my child attended a school on a transfer in 2025-2026, 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.
- 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.
Timeline
- January 1 thru June 15 – Nonresident applications accepted
- July 15 – Nonresident applicants notified of school assignment
Frequently Asked Questions
Nonresident Students
- What are the steps if we are not residents but want our child to attend SPS in 2026-2027?
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 my student is currently attending SPS as a nonresident student, do I need to apply for the 2026-2027 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.