To attend school in a non-resident district, NTPS must first release the student to start that new district's transfer process. 

1. Complete the OSPI Choice Transfer Request through their website, OSPI will send the request to NTPS Student Records to review.
2. Once a release has been obtained, complete the Non-Resident Application Form or fill out the paper form below return it to Student Records by email ntpstransfers@nthurston.k12.wa.us or in-person (6620 Carpenter Road SE, Lacey, WA 98503)

Your request is not considered until both steps are completed.

To attend school in a non-resident district, NTPS must first release the student to start that new district's transfer process. 

1. Complete the OSPI Choice Transfer Request through their website, OSPI will send the request to NTPS Student Records to review.

In order to ensure space for resident students, the district reviews and limits transfers to some schools.

The transfer request must be submitted annually if the student wishes to continue to attend a school other than their resident school.

No. Students who are approved to transfer into an NTPS school from outside the district, or to a different school other than their resident school, they are NOT permitted to ride district transportation and must make other arrangements.

Transferring to another school inside our district is called an intra-district transfer. Complete the intra-district transfer form.

Paper forms will not be accepted and are processed in the order they are received. Your request will not be time-stamped until the form is completed.

Families will be notified of the decision via letter within 45 days of receipt of the request.

If you have moved within the district and wish to attend the new school:

• Fill out the Verification of Residency Statement (PDF)
• Bring proof of address (examples are on the form) and the above form to your new resident school office

If your family has relocated and your new address assigns your student to a new school, please follow the transfer process.