New Student Enrollment
Online Registration
Parents of students new to the Ellensburg School District, may begin registering their children online at for the 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 School year. Select the button below to go to the Student Registration & Enrollment Center:
New Students for 2022-2023 & 2023-2024
Registration is Open!
The Ellensburg School District has implemented Attendance Boundaries for grades K-5 students. Students will be placed at one our four elementary schools based on residence address. In order to facilitate this new process, parents must register kindergartners and all other elementary students new to the district at the elementary schools in their attendance area.
Kindergarten Registration Information Night
Once your child is registered for Kindergarten, they will receive an invitation to Kindergarten Roundup at their assigned elementary school (based on Attendance Zones) by May 12, 2023.
What: Incoming Kindergarten Students will attend Kindergarten Roundup at their elementary building. During Kindergarten Roundup, parents will gather with building administration for a Kindergarten Parent Meeting.
When: Monday May 22, 2023- Valley View and Lincoln
Tuesday May 23, 2023- Mt. Stuart and Ida Nason Aronica
Where: At your child’s assigned elementary school
Children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2022 to be eligible to register for kindergarten.
To register students, parents will need to provide a copy of their child’s immunization record, proof of age and legal name, and proof of address such as a lease agreement or utility bill. Parents can upload necessary documents through the enrollment portal or drop by the school's main office. Hours vary by school. Contact your elementary school directly to determine registration times.
Preschool And Transitional Kindergarten
If your child is under the age of 5 Prior to August 31st, Ellensburg School District offers addition early learning opportunities. For information regarding those programs, please contact Juli Hamilton juli.hamilton@esd401.org or 509-925-8090.
For more information about registration contact your School Building.
- Ida Nason Aronica Elementary School: Fax to (509) 925-8161, or email to Gina Beekley, Registrar at gina.beekley@esd401.org
- Lincoln Elementary School: Fax to (509) 925-8056, or email to Sarah Reyna, Registrar at Sarah.Reyna@esd401.org
- Mt. Stuart Elementary School: Fax to (509) 925-8056, or email to Lori St. John, Registrar at lori.st.john@esd401.org
- Valley View Elementary School: Fax to (509) 925-8056, or email to Sarah Hatfield, Registrar at sarah.hatfield@esd401.org
- Morgan Middle School: Fax to (509) 925-8202 or email to Laurie Sloan, Registrar at Shelley.Berry@esd401.org
- Ellensburg High School: Fax to (509) 925-8305 or email to Berna Zacharias, Registrar at berna.zacharias@esd401.org
- K-12 ALE Program: Fax to (509) 925-8305 or email to Cee Szombathy, Registrar at cee.szombathy@esd401.org
In-District Transfer
Ellensburg School District resident students in grades K-5 who wish to attend a school other than their resident school must complete and submit/upload the appropriate Intra-District Transfer Application. Students new to the district must register for their assigned school first before submitting a Transfer Request Form. Forms should be submitted to their assigned school for consideration.
Detailed information about this process can be found here: In-District Transfer Waiver.
Out-of-District Waiver
The Ellensburg School District allows for students living outside the district to request a waiver to attend school within the district. If you have moved to Ellensburg School District, please complete the New Student Registration.
*The Non-Resident Application for enrollment must be submitted and approved annually.
Detailed information about this process can be found here: Out-of-District Waiver.
Home Based Instruction Students
Home Based Instruction information can be found HERE.
Home Based Instruction forms can be submitted to:
Ellensburg School District
1300 East Third Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8000
matt.cziske@esd401.org
Have you moved recently?
If so, you are required to provide new proof of residency to your student's school. Learn what is required to update your address here: Verification of Residency / VERIFICACIÓN DE DECLARACIÓN DE RESIDENCIA