Online Registration for New Students is now open for the 2025-26 School Year

This is how to enroll a student that is new to Portland Public Schools.

Collect this information

• Proof of age document (birth certificate, passport or similar document)
• 2 address verification documents. Examples include mortgage, rental agreement, utility bills (dated within the last 30 days at the time of enrollment), insurance or governmental assistance statement.
      ⁃ Parent name, home address and date must be visible
      ⁃ If you cannot provide two proofs of address, contact the Enrollment and Transfer Center
• Immunization records
  • All students must provide proof of immunizations or a valid medical or non-medical exemption to enroll in school. To see the vaccine requirements by grade, visit the Oregon Health Authority’s website.
  • Please fill out the Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) Form and provide a copy of your student’s vaccination record, or any other supporting immunity documents, to the front office before the first day of school.
• Vision and Dental Screening Information (new PPS students who are 7 years old and younger)
• Emergency contact information
• Previous school’s contact information (not required at the start of Kindergarten)

Online registration process

The online registration will enroll the student at the school assigned to the address where you reside. If the student is on an approved transfer to a different school, connect with the transfer school for enrollment options. If you experience technical difficulties with the online registration, email IT Support at support@pps.net.

1. Go to:
     Online Registration Site
2. Click Activate Account/Reset Password
3. Click Create a New Account
4. Read the Privacy Statement and if you agree, click I Accept
5. Enter your account information and click Continue to Step 3
6. Refer to the confirmation email you should have received and follow the next steps

Once you have submitted the online registration, school staff will reach out to you about completing the enrollment.