Non-Resident Student Transfers IN and OUT

The North Marion School District Board makes an annual determination regarding the Inter-District Transfer process for K-12 students and their families requesting transfers into and out of the North Marion School District. This process begins with families requesting release from their resident school district and then requesting admittance to their preferred district. The School Board makes annual decisions regarding whether to accept students into the district through the inter-district transfer process and if so, how many at each grade level. A printable version for Transfers In and Out Guidelines, and Application - see support pdf documents below.

TRANSFERS IN:

School Board Recommendation for Transfers In 2026-2027:

APPROVED OPENINGS (*): The district will accept non-resident transfers based on space availability (grade level/course sizes) resources, staffing, and school capacity for the following schools and grade levels:

Grades K-2 - OPEN
Grades 3-5 - OPEN
Grades 6-8 - OPEN
Grades 9-11 - OPEN
Grade 12 - Case-by-Case

If the grade level requested is at capacity or closed, the district will automatically accept 2025-2026 entry of Grade K-12 students into our district if:

Non-resident student(s) currently enrolled, attending, and meeting conditions (Terms of Agreement) of transfer in the NMSD as stated below.
Siblings of non-resident student(s) currently enrolled in the district.
Families who qualify for a documented hardship cause according to OAR 581-021-0019(6)(a), in the event of an emergency to protect the health, safety or welfare of the student, a detrimental condition, safe public school choice, or homelessness. Hardship is defined in ORS 581-021-0019(1)(c).

Click Here for more details for Transfer In Procedures, Guidelines & Terms of Agreement

(*) Please submit your transfer request IN to North Marion School District as soon as possible, but not later than September 1st. Openings may close once we reach our grade-level/class-size limits.

TRANSFERS OUT:

School Board Recommendation for Transfers Out 2026-2027: North Marion School District is proud of the work we are doing and welcome you to be part of the North Marion Schools Community! Read more about us HERE.

A district may consider a transfer request outside of the inter-district transfer policy and procedures where a hardship exists. Oregon is not a school choice state; however, it allows school districts to establish procedures for the review of any student request to attend school in another district. We have adopted this approach because our fundamental beliefs and core values represent excellent instruction and services provided directly to students are the most effective methods for achieving our strategic goals, including student achievement."

Resident students will not be released from the North Marion School District for the 2026-2027 school year, except those wishing to attend an online public charter school. Families may request a release due to hardship.* Hardship is specifically defined in OAR 581-021-0019(1)(c).

*"Hardship" means any of the following:

(A) The student is impacted by a parent or guardian's military deployment;

(B) The student is experiencing instability related to homelessness or foster care placement;

(D) Death of a student's parent;

(E) The student does not have access to safe and affordable childcare in the resident district; or

(F) The student is involved in a documented case of severe harassment, intimidation, bullying, or cyberbullying.

Important Notes:

If you live in the North Marion School District attendance boundary but wish to have your child attend school in a different district, you must receive permission from both districts or pay tuition.
Requests based solely on logistical convenience, workplace proximity, childcare preferences, or a preference for an academic program or activities offered at another school district are not considered valid hardships under this policy. Please provide an explanation of hardship and include supporting documentation.
Requests that do not meet the criteria above will not be released from North Marion School District through the inter-district process. The District may request or obtain additional information to ensure a thorough and fair review process.
To complete your request to transfer out of North Marion School District, access the transfer application in the support documents below.
Notification of approval or denial regarding your application will be communicated to you by the district by a written letter. If your transfer out request is denied, you may contact your desired district about tuition options if you wish your child to attend there.