Transfer Requests

EXISTING Transfer Requests:

Students in grades K-5 who have an existing, approved transfer will receive a letter in December regarding the process for next year. They will be notified in April regarding whether their transfer will be granted for another year. There is no need to re-apply. Students on existing transfers will be given preference over students with a new transfer request.

NEW Transfer Requests:

 Transfers may be requested by emailing the district Registrar at registrar@bismarckschools.org

The deadline to request a transfer for students who will be in grades K-5 in 2026-2027 is Friday, March 6, 2026. Parents will be notified by mail after decisions are made by August 1, 2026. Transfer requests submitted after the deadline will be decided on a case-by-case basis.  

EXISTING Transfer Requests:

There is no need to re-apply. Approved middle school transfers will go to the feeder high school (Horizon to CHS, Wachter to BHS, Simle to LHS).

NEW Transfer Requests:

Transfers may be requested by emailing the district Registrar at registrar@bismarckschools.org

The deadline to request a transfer for students currently enrolled in grades 6-12 who don't have an existing transfer is Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (last day of school before holiday break). Decisions will be made after the middle of January as to whether or not their transfer request is approved.

For new students who enroll in the district after the deadline, transfer requests will be considered until May 15, 2026. After this time, transfer requests will be considered for the following school year only. 

NEW Transfer Requests:

 Transfer requests will be reviewed and approved at trimester for grades K-5 and semester for grades 6-8.   Transfers may be requested by emailing the district Registrar at registrar@bismarckschools.org

Please call 701.323.4101 for more information, or visit the Virtual Academy website here.