Enrollment
Enrollment
Houston County Schools welcomes all students who live within our district's boundaries and meet state age requirements. All student enrollment is completed digitally online. Specific enrollment details are listed below. If you need to find out which school your child will attend, please use the School Zone Locator to look up the school boundaries for your address.
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- Legal parent (Must be on the birth certificate)
- Legal guardian (Must provide all Houston County Court documentation)
- Department of Human Resources for DHR
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The enrollment process requires the following documents:
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Copy of a birth certificate
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Address verification document to verify your residence within our district's boundaries
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Medically-verified immunization records
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Parent/Guardian Government-issued ID
Other Important Documents
- Court documents if applicable
- Custody arrangement, parenting plan, adoption decree, or restraining orders
- Education Forms, if applicable – 504 Plan, IEP, or Health Plan
Residence Verification
As part of the enrollment process, the student’s parent or legal guardian must provide the following of the items listed below to establish residency in the school zone.First Required Proof
- Apartment, Home Lease, Mortgage statement, or Houston County Deed paperwork
Second Required Proof (Any of the following)
- Utility Bill (Water, electric, trash or gas)
- Property Tax Record
- Income Tax Records
- Bank Records (Loan statement or Investment Certificate)
- Employment Records
- Tax Records
- Other Official Proof of Residence Documents (Social Security Records)
- Registration Records (Voter or Auto)
Immunization Requirements
The State of Alabama requires a completed and medically verified Certificate of Immunization (Blue Slip) or you must provide a Certificate of Exemption.
Transcript or Academic History
Students transferring from another school district should be withdrawn from their school. The application will also ask for the student's previous school and if the student has been in any special programs.Important Notes
Translation
Houston County Schools offer the Student Enrollment Application in English and Spanish.Attendance Boundaries
Students should live within the attendance boundary of a school to enroll. To verify which school your student should attend based on your home address, please visit our School Locator website. If you have any questions, please contact via email our Enrollment Department at studentenrollment@hcboe.us -
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Houston County students currently enrolled who need to transfer to another Houston County School will need to contact your child’s school counselor. The following documentation will be needed:
Transferencias intradistritales
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Quick Links for Your Questions
Quick Links for Your Questions (Spanish)
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Enrollment is entirely digital through PowerSchool Enrollment.
If you need assistance:
- Contact the Enrollment Department via email at studentenrollment@hcboe.us
2025-2026 School Year
Returning Student Enrollment
Opens May 2, 2025. Students currently attending a Houston County School will receive an email with a snapcode and registration information starting May 2, 2025. ALL STUDENTS will have to complete the Enrollment Process in order to receive a schedule for the 2025-2026 School Year.
New Student Enrollment
2025-2026 New Student Registration for K-12th grade. Enrollment is entirely digital through PowerSchool Enrollment.
If you need assistance:
- Contact the Enrollment Department via email at studentenrollment@hcboe.us
Additional Resources
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School Zone Locator
Enter an address to view your assigned school.
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2025-2026 Alabama First Class Pre-K Program
Registration for 2025-2026 school year is closed.