Interdistrict Transfers

2026-2027 INTERDISTRICT TRANSFER WINDOW IS OPEN APRIL 1 -MAY 15, 2026

                                   PAPERWORK MUST BE COMPLETED AT BOTH YOUR RESIDENT DISTRICT AND NON-RESIDENT DISTRICT

                                       ELIGIBILITY AND DECISION NOTICES WILL BE SHARED AFTER THE WINDOW CLOSES, MAY 15, 2026

Interdistrict Transfer 

In Oregon, each residential address is linked to designated elementary, middle, and high schools within its local school district. Students must obtain a transfer to attend a school other than their assigned resident school.

Interdistrict transfer applications are accepted during the application window from April to mid-May, with the exception of hardship applications which may be initiated at any time during the year.  Download the request form below and return it to the district office.

Transfers are not effective until BOTH the resident and non-resident school districts have approved the request.

· Transfers into the District

Each year, the Board of Directors determines how many students the district can accept at each grade level.  If the number of applications exceeds the available spots approved by the board, a lottery will be conducted.

· Transfers out of the District

For the 2026-27 school year, the district will release up to 10 students by way of a lottery for applications received during the transfer window.  

Transfer into Public Virtual Charter Schools 

In order to transfer to a public virtual charter school you must submit in writing, an intent to enroll to the Banks School District. Questions about enrollment procedures should be directed to the specific charter school.

Per ODE a district may release up to 3% of it’s student population to public virtual charter schools. If a district has reached its 3% cap, the intent to enroll may be denied .  

2026-2027 Interdistrict Transfer Form

Hardship Requests

If you need to request a hardship transfer, please complete an Interdistrict Transfer application and attach a letter stating the specific reasons for your request. Hardship cases are reviewed on a case by case basis throughout the school year. When considering an Interdistrict Hardship Transfer, Banks School District will use the following criteria, defined in OAR 581-021-0019 (1)(c).

Hardship defined as:

  • The student is impacted by a parent or guardian’s military deployment
  • The student is experiencing instability related to homelessness or foster care placement
  • The student has a documented medical condition that necessitates transfer
  • Death of a student’s parent
  • The student does not have access to safe and affordable childcare in the resident district
  • The student is involved in a documented case of severe harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying 

Interdistrict Transfer requests are considered contingent upon meeting behavior and attendance expectations: 

  1. Attendance of 92% or greater;
  2. No more than one suspension per academic year; no suspension of, or greater than, five days;
  3. No expulsions;
  4. Timely transportation is the responsibility of the family.
  5. Any other terms written in the acceptance letter to be applied consistently to all students. 

 

Non-resident students should contact their home school district office for transfer requirements.

 Request forms and related questions can be emailed to: [email protected]

If you have any further questions, please contact:  Molly Herbst   |   Banks School District Office    |    503.324.8591