Out-of-District Transfers

We appreciate your interest in Owasso Public Schools, where our mission is to provide a safe environment that equips, educates, and empowers students on their journey toward outstanding character and success. We do our best to welcome additional students to our district whenever it is possible.

Overview & Eligibility

How to Apply

Required Documents

• Out of District Transfer Form
• Attendance Record
• Behavior Record
• Special Education (IEP), if applicable

Submission Instructions

• Forms can be emailed to: amanda.thiessen@owassops.org, or

• Forms can be mailed to:
  Owasso Public Schools
  Attn: Amanda Thiessen
  1501 N. Ash
  Owasso OK 74055

The  Out of District Transfer Form must be fully completed and submitted with all required documents before it will be considered. The required documents will need to be obtained from your child’s current school. By law school districts are required to provide student records on the request of a parent or legal guardian.

Application Timeline & Acceptance

• Owasso Public Schools is currently accepting transfer applications for the 2025-26 school year. 
• Beginning June 1, 2026, Owasso Public Schools will begin to accept transfer applications for 2026-27 school year. Decisions about transfers for 2026-27 school year will be made withing 30 days of receiving the application. We will contact parents in writing about the approval status of their child's transfer.
• New transfers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who attended the district on a transfer during the 2025-26 school year will be automatically accepted pending approval from the district.

Capacity, Preferences & Waiting List

• The law also gives preference to children of active-duty military personnel.
• To accept a transfer, enrollment in the grade the parent requests must be under the district-established capacity. The district’s capacity and vacancy numbers for each grade and school can be found below.
• Transfers may be denied based on capacity, attendance and/or discipline issues.
• Students who are on an IEP or a 504 will be reviewed by Special Serices to determine if there are available staff, resources, and programs at the requested site/grade level.
• Transfers for siblings must be considered separately.
• If the grade a student requests is overcapacity, he/she will be offered the opportunity to be placed on a waiting list.

Activity Eligibility (OSSAA Requirements)

• Transfer students must abide by eligibility requirements established by the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association (OSSAA) for OSSAA-sanctioned activities.

Appeals Process

• If a transfer request is denied by the administration, the parent or legal guardian of the student may appeal the denial within ten (10) days of notification of denial to the Board of Education. The Board of Education shall consider the appeal at its next regularly scheduled board meeting if notice is provided before the statutory deadline for posting the agenda for the meeting. For more information on the appeal process, please review the district’s Student Transfers - Out of District #5.20 policy.

Contact Information