Applying for a District Transfer

A district transfer policy permits patrons a choice of selecting an attendance center outside of their designated area, if that attendance center is open to enrollment.  

Requests Begin November 1, 2024

Student Services will begin accepting requests for the 2025–2026 school year on November 1st, 2024.

Remember to update all address and email changes with your current school registrar, prior to submitting a transfer request. Please contact Student Services at 402-436-1684 with any questions regarding the transfer or appeal process. 

Kindergarten through 8th grade

For elementary and middle school students

Due January 6th, 2025

9th through 12th grade

For high school students

Due January 31st, 2025

Transfer Appeal

Please use the form linked below to explain the reason(s) your student needs to attend the school you have requested. Include and explain any special circumstances or hardship.

Your appeal letter, along with your denied permit request will be forwarded to District Office Administration for review. Once an appeal decision has been made, a notification of the result will be sent by email. A letter will be sent by U.S. mail only if email notification criteria have not been met.

Return form to one of the following:

  • permits@lps.org
  • Fax: (402) 436-1686
  • Department of Student Services, Lincoln Public Schools, 5905 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68510