CURRENT 2022-2023 School Year Online New Student Enrollment , PLEASE CLICK HERE.
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT start here for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Parents enrolling their children within the Independent School District No.1 must provide the following:
- The child’s original birth certificate from the child’s birth state or the eligibility to obtain one within thirty (30) Copies of birth certificates are not accepted.
- Proof of Residency. Documentation showing the name of parent(s)/guardian(s) and physical home address within the last 30 days. Examples: Utility Bill, Rental/Lease/Home Agreement, Cable Bill, City of Lewiston property tax assessment notice, homeowners/renters insurance.
- An up-to-date copy of the child’s immunization record. For more information on immunization requirements, please visit www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
- Students who have previously attended school should bring their school records and/or transcripts. Students receiving special education services should bring a copy of the current Individualized Education Program (IEP/504).
- Divorced / Custodial parents – Please bring a copy of any divorce decree, custody agreement, power of attorney or any other legal documentation pertaining to the child.
The District strives to place students at the school in their home attendance area. If the home attendance area school is full in that grade, the student may be placed at a different school with lower enrollment numbers. Students receiving special services will be reviewed by the Special Services Department before being placed in a school. For all enrollment questions, please contact the District Registrar at 208-748-3032 between the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm M-F.
(Summer hours: 7:00am-3:30pm)
Elementary Enrollment (K – 5th) – enroll online for all elementary schools.
- Kindergarten Enrollment – All children must be five years old on or before September 1 of the school year in which the child enrolls.
- First Grade Enrollment – All children must be six years old on or before September 1 of the school year in which the child enrolls. A five-year-old child who has completed a private or public out-of-state kindergarten program for the required 450 hours, but has not reached the required school age, shall be allowed to enter the first grade. Documentation must be provided.
Secondary Enrollment – (6th – 12th) – enroll online for all secondary schools.
- Jenifer Middle School (grades 6th-8th) – 1213 16th St.
- Sacajawea Middle School (grades 6th-8th) – 3610 12th St.
- Lewiston High School (grades 9th-12th) – 3201 Cecil Andrus Way
- Tammany High School (grades 10th-12th) 1982 Tammany Creek Rd.
Tammany High School is an alternative school and students must meet the following criteria:-
- Meet the at-risk eligibility criteria as designated by the State of Idaho
- Have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of traditional high school
- Are struggling in a traditional school setting
- Are teen parents
- Have a goal of achieving a high school diploma
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For resident children with disabilities who qualify for special education and related services under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), school age begins at the age of three and may continue through the semester in which the student turns 21 years old or receives a high school diploma.
Open Enrollment – (Must be completed annually)
We recognize the desire of some parents/guardians to enroll their children in a school other than their neighborhood school, from either within or outside of the Lewiston School District. If you are interested in applying for admission to a school in our District, please follow these Open Enrollment application procedures. Section 33-1402, Idaho Code, requires annual application for open enrollment on a form provided by the State Department of Education and available at all schools or the District Office.
Open Enrollment consideration is based upon policy 5070 – Policy 5070 – Open Enrollment
In-District Open Enrollment Information:
- Fill out the In District Open Enrollment Application
- Return the completed form to the District Office ( 3317 12th St) or email to District Registrar
- Your application will be reviewed by the Director of Student Services and a decision to approve or deny will be made. In District applications are based on enrollment numbers at the receiving school.
- Transportation – Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation of the transferred student to the nearest bus stop, if served by busing, or to the school in the event that no busing is offered.
- Open enrollment applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year.
Out-of-District Open Enrollment Information:
- Fill out the Out of District Open Enrollment Form
- Return the completed form to the District Office ( 3317 12th St) or email to District Registrar
- First time applicants must also attach cumulative student records.
- Your application will be reviewed by the Director of Student Services and a decision to approve or deny will be made. Out of District applications are based on enrollment numbers, attendance and academics.
- Transportation is provided by parents.
- Open enrollment applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed in-district applications have been reviewed.
Revocation of Open Enrollment:
The Director of Student Services reserves the right to remove an Open Enrollment student at any time because of unacceptable behavior, false or misleading information on the open enrollment application, lack of academic progress, or poor attendance.[/expand]
Enrollment Forms
Free or Reduced Meal Questionnaire
Idaho Migrant Parent Employment Survey