Transfers: LOSD Residents
Intra-district (between LOSD schools)
Elementary School: Transfers are allowed on a space availability basis and require an annual application. Intra-district transfers will only be approved to start at the beginning of the school year or the semester. Elementary In-District Transfer Request Forms are due by June 1, 2026, and families will be notified by July 1, 2026.
Middle School: Transfers are allowed on a space availability basis. New transfers (not due to moves) will require the signature of both principals. Intra-district transfers will only be approved to start at the beginning of the school year or at the beginning of each trimester; no mid-trimester transfers will be accepted.
High School: Transfers are allowed on a space availability basis. New transfers (not due to moves) will require the signature of both principals. Intra-district transfers will only be approved to start at the beginning of the school year or the semester; no mid-semester transfers will be accepted.
Transfer Request Prioritization
Elementary transfer requests require an annual application, while approved secondary transfers are valid until the student completes grades offered at that school. Transfers are granted based on space availability, determined by each grade's teacher-to-student ratio and the school's capacity targets set by the School Board. The following are the criteria in order of how all transfer requests are prioritized:
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The student was originally moved by an LOSD requirement, i.e., kindergarten overflow or enrollment in a program, and wishes to remain at the school.
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The student has tenure at the school.
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The student is a sibling of a student who has opted into a program at the requested school.
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The student is making a transfer request for the first time.
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The student is new to the district.
Transfer Out of LOSD to a Non-Resident School District
No students (**) will be released from Lake Oswego School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Students wishing to attend a school outside of LOSD may contact the non-resident district to inquire about paying tuition.
** This does not apply to students who wish to attend a public charter school.
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