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Non-Resident Transfer Student

Nonresident Student

Kansas state law allows nonresident students to enroll in USD 327 schools if the Board's capacity determination finds there are open seats for such students. In order to determine the District's capacity to accept nonresident students, the USD Board Policy Enrollment of Nonresident Students JBCC .

Applications will be accepted for nonresident students January 1st through June 15th of each year for the following school year. If the number of applications is greater than the available capacity for a grade level, district administration shall accept students based on priority enrollment status first. If capacity remains after accepting priority enrollment students, the administration will randomly select nonresident student applicants for enrollment using a confidential lottery process that will be completed on or before July 15 of each year.

Each student will be notified in writing of approval/disapproval by the District. Parents/Guardians must acknowledge receipt of acceptance and student placement within five (5) business days from the date of notification or the nonresident enrollment will be denied.

Nonresident students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade who were enrolled prior to the adoption of JBCC (June 2023), will be allowed continued enrollment as nonresident students in accordance with policy JBCC as long as they remain in good standing.

Below are the steps to follow to transfer your nonresident student to USD 327:

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    All Nonresident Students must complete the Nonresident Student Application by June 30th. This application can be mailed or dropped off at the District Office, PO Box 306, 145 W. 15th Street, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

    Nonresident Student Application

  • A black paw print on a white background.The parent/guardian will be notified if student is accepted/denied enrollment. The parent/guardian must acknowledge receipt of acceptance and student placement within five (5) business days from the notification or the nonresident enrollment may be denied.

  • A black paw print on a white background.Once your nonresident student is admitted, the parent/guardian will register student during student registration days in August. Then the EES Office Secretary will contact your students' previous school of enrollment for all educational records, including medical records.

  • A black paw print on a white background.Find your students' school supply needs here.

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    If you haven't done so already, download the following to streamline communication for your new Bearcub:

    • 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

    • Infinite Campus Parent App

      • an individualized code will be sent from your students' school office to activate

    • SeeSaw Parent App

    • You will automatically be added to our District Text Messaging System, no need to sign up

    You may also apply funds to your students' lunch account, if applicable, as well as pay textbook fees.