The Washoe County School District is now accepting submissions for out-of-district variances for the 2024-2025 school year.  Please note that all out-of-district variance applications to attend Washoe County School District will not be processed or reviewed until after May 1, 2024.

If your child resides within the Washoe County School District and would like to attend a school in an adjoining district (listed below), please fill out the Out of District Variance Application by clicking the corresponding link and email to outofdistrictvariances@washoeschools.net for processing.

Approved adjoining districts in Nevada:

· Carson City School District                        Form (English)

· Churchill County School District               Form (Enlgish)             Form (Spanish)

· Lyon County School District                      Form (English)

· Storey County School District                    Form (English)

If your child resides within the Washoe County School District and would like to attend a school in an adjoining State (listed below), please fill out the Out of District Variance Application and email to outofdistrictvariances@washoeschools.net for processing.

Approved adjoining States to Nevada:

· Sierra Plumas Joint Unified District            Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

· Tahoe Truckee Unified School District      Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

· Pyramid Lake Jr./Sr. High School               Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

If your child resides outside the Washoe County School District in an adjoining district or state and would like to attend a Washoe County School District School (listed below), please fill out the Out of District Variance Application by clicking the corresponding link and email to outofdistrictvariances@washoeschools.net for processing.

Approved adjoining in Nevada:

· Carson City School District                            Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

· Churchill County School District                   Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

· Lyon County School District                          Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

· Storey County School District                       Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

Approved adjoining districts to Nevada:

· Sierra Plumas Joint Unified District                 Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

· Tahoe Truckee Unified School District           Form (English/Spanish)

· Pyramid Lake Jr./Sr. High School                    Form (Enlgish)          Form (Spanish)

For any questions regarding Out of District Variances, please contact Ellie Centeno-Ochoa (775) 861-4442.

Procedure Manual for School Staff for Student Variances

This procedure establishes the protocols for students who reside in Washoe County who want to attend a school in an adjoining school district or state.

Procedure Manual for School Staff for Student Variances - Students Living Outside of WCSD

This procedure establishes the protocols for students who live in an adjoining district or state and want to attend school in Washoe County School District.