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Elementary & Secondary Transfer Requests

Note: Bismarck Public Schools does not have open enrollment with other school districts; therefore, if you do not live in the Bismarck School District a tuition bill would apply. For more information, call the Business Manager's office at
701-323-4057.


Elementary Transfer Request Process, grades K-6

Elementary Transfer Request Form, grades K-6 (pdf document)

Complete the form above, make copies of two proofs of residency, and mail or bring those three documents to: Kari Leier, Hughes Educational Center, 806 N. Washington Street, Bismarck, ND 58501, Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm, 701-323-4110.

Two proofs of residency: (must be provided by the legal parent/guardian living in the Bismarck School District) (one primary proof of residency and one secondary proof of residency must be submitted with transfer request).

One primary proof of residency: home mortgage, builder's agreement, deed, OR a lease/rental agreement that lists the names of the parents/guardians living in the rental unit, plus the manager's name and phone number.

One secondary proof of residence: a bill for heat/lights, garbage/water, or cable TV dated within the last 30 days, OR a document from the Department of Social Services.

Unacceptable proof of residence:
  • Post office change of address
  • Credit card/bank statements
  • Personal taxes
  • Medical bills
  • Payroll checks
  • Auto insurance policy
  • Any proof older than 30 days


Secondary Transfer Request Process, grades 7-12

To request a transfer for students entering grades 7-12, please call Kari at the Central Registration Office, 701-323-4110.

Secondary Transfer Request forms are unavailable online and must be filled out at the Central Registration Office by the legal parent/guardian.

Two proofs of residency: (must be provided by the legal parent/guardian living in the Bismarck School District) (one primary proof of residency and one secondary proof of residency must be submitted with transfer request).

One primary proof of residency: home mortgage, builder's agreement, deed, OR a lease/rental agreement that lists the names of the parents/guardians living in the rental unit, plus the manager's name and phone number.

One secondary proof of residence: a bill for heat/lights, garbage/water, or cable TV dated within the last 30 days, OR a document from the Department of Social Services.

Unacceptable proof of residence:
  • Post office change of address
  • Credit card/bank statements
  • Personal taxes
  • Medical bills
  • Payroll checks
  • Auto insurance policy
  • Any proof older than 30 days


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