Variance: In-District

To request an in-district variance between WCSD schools, please contact your child's current school Principal.  Both the sending and receiving school Principals must agree to approve an in-district variance.

• Administrative Regulation 5015, Variance from Zone School
• Administrative Form 5015, Inter-WCSD Variance Request Form
• Administrative Form 5015, Inter-WCSD Variance Request Form - Spanish

If you have any questions regarding In District Variances, please contact Janet Peraldo (775) 789-4659.

Variance: Out-Of-District

If your child resides within the Washoe County School District and would like to attend a school outside of the district, please fill out the out of district variance application and email it to Shannon Yoelin syoelin@washoeschools.net for processing.  

• Out-of-District Variance Application 

• Out-of-District Variance Application-Spanish  

If your child resides outside the Washoe County School District and would like to attend a Washoe County School District school, please contact your zoned school district. 

For any questions regarding Out of District Variances, please contact Shannon Yoelin, (775) 861-4442

Procedure Manual

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

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. 

Procedure Manual for School Staff for Student Variances Out of WCSD