FAQs
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Can I request a specific school?
Families cannot request a specific school. Blue Valley determines space availability by reviewing current and projected enrollment and posts the number of open seats by May 1. If the number of applications for a grade level, school building or program is greater than the number of available seats for the grade level school building or program, district administration shall randomly select from the qualified nonresident students using a confidential lottery process.
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When can my student choose classes?
Nonresident students can enroll in classes after transfers are approved. Nonresident transfer application review typically takes place between July 1-15.
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Can my student participate in springtime incoming student activities (like summer workouts or marching band camps) before the transfer application is reviewed and approved?
Nonresident students must wait for transfer applications to be reviewed and approved before participating in activities and athletics. This review process typically takes place between July 1-15.
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What classes are offered at your school?
Comprehensive course offerings are available on the district and school websites.
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Will my student be able to participate in (KSHSAA sport/activity) if we transfer?
Blue Valley adheres to Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) guidelines regarding transfer student participating, ensuring alignment with state regulations.
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We plan to apply for a nonresident transfer. Should my student still select classes for next fall at his/her current school?
Yes. Students should participate in enrollment activities at their current/attendance area school while awaiting transfer approval.
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When should I tell my current school that we’re not returning?
Families should notify their current school upon approval of the nonresident transfer application, which typically occurs between July 1-15.
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My realtor told me we’d be able to register in BVSD due to the new law, even though our new home is not in BVSD. Is this true?
Enrollment in the Blue Valley School District is open to nonresident students at schools with space availability per Kansas House Bill 2567 which requires school districts to allow nonresidents to enroll and attend if there are open seats in the district. Information about the process and random lottery if applications are greater than the number of open seats is available on the district website.
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If my child’s application isn’t chosen, can we reapply for 2nd semester? If so, when
No. Nonresident transfer applications are reviewed annually between July 1-15.
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If BVSD won’t provide free bus service, can I pay for it? How much is it?
No. Payride service for transportation is not available for nonresident transfer students.
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Will BVSD provide free bus service to us?
No. Transportation is not provided for nonresident transfer students.
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If one of my children’s applications is chosen, will their siblings automatically be allowed to come to BVSD?
No. Each student must submit a nonresident transfer application. All applications are individually reviewed and approved.
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Will siblings be in the same building together?
Each student must submit a nonresident transfer application. All applications are individually reviewed and approved based on open seats.
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Will siblings be in buildings near one another (feeders)?
The district determines placement based on available seats and projected enrollments.
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If my elementary or middle school age child’s application is accepted, will they be allowed to continue to their next feeder?
Yes, approved nonresident transfer students can continue through the feeder system as long as they remain in good standing. More information about the process, including information about good standing criteria, is available on the district website.
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If my child’s application is accepted and we move to Missouri, can we stay in a BVSD school?
No, students with approved nonresident transfers must reside in Kansas.
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If my child attends a Blue Valley school and we move out of the district, will they be allowed to stay at their current school or will they have to go where there are open spaces?
Current resident students who move out of the district may only return to their respective schools if they meet the criteria for having capacity. If the school doesn’t meet the criteria, they will be allowed to transfer to another school in the district where there is capacity. If there are no schools available, they will not be able to continue to attend Blue Valley Schools unless they are residents of the district.
