Registration/Enrollment

News and Notes:

• Out of District Transfer Applications are now being accepted for the upcoming school year. (See 'Out of District Families' below for more information)
• Enrollment for our Little Dragons Pre-Kindergarten program is open. (See 'Little Dragons Pre-Kindergarten' below for more information)
• Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th from 5:00-7:00pm at Brandywine Elementary, New Palestine Elementary, and Sugar Creek Elementary. Students must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year.

Enrollment for new families in 25-26 school year:

Students must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten during the 2025-2026 school year.

Please plan to bring the following items with you to enroll your student:

• Birth Certificate
• Immunization Records
• Driver's License or State Issued Photo ID Card with current address
• Lease/Rental Agreement, Mortgage Statement, Real Estate Deed, or Property Tax Statement with current address

• Please bring one of the following as a 3rd verifier of residency:  Paycheck/Paystub, Tax Return, Utility Bill, Insurance Statement/Bill, or Vehicle Title/Registration

Complete a pre-enrollment form

Please DO NOT use the new student enrollment link above if your child is currently enrolled in our Little Dragons Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten Program. If your child is currently enrolled in the New Palestine Community Schools or previously enrolled in our school district, please contact arush@newpal.k12.in.us for enrollment instructions.

 If you have any questions regarding enrollment for the 25-26 school year, please contact Amber Rush at arush@newpal.k12.in.us for assistance.

New Palestine Community Schools is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.  You must submit an Out of District application and receive approval from the Superintendent. You cannot complete any other student registration until your application is approved.

Please review our Criteria for Enrollment of Transfer Students.

The preferred method of submission is online via our Google form. You'll need a Gmail account to upload required records.  To submit a completed application online the following records must be gathered:

• Birth Certificate (All students)
• Immunization Record (All students)
• Discipline Record or Letter from current school regarding discipline (Students entering grades 1-12)
• Attendance Report (Students entering grades 1-12)
• Most Recent Grades/Unofficial Transcript (Students entering grades 1-12)
• Home Language Survey (Students entering grades 1-12)
• IEP or 504 plan (if applicable)

Please click this link to submit online application and upload required records

If you're unable to complete the application online, you may download and print the packet, gather required records, and submit the completed application via email or mail.

Email: arush@newpal.k12.in.us

Mail: NPCS Administration Office, PO Box 508, New Palestine, IN 46163

Please click this link for the offline version of the application

Completed applications may take up to 30 days to process. All transfers will be considered on an individual basis on class size and building capacity. If you have questions about the enrollment process, please contact us at arush@newpal.k12.in.us.

 

Enrollment in Pre-Kindergarten for the 25-26 school year is open. Visit our Little Dragons page to learn about our early childhood program for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds.

PowerSchool is not open at this time for returning families to confirm their information for 2025-2026. Notification will be sent out to our current families once this process has begun. Schedules will then be available for students in grades 7-12. Students in grades K-6 will find out who their teacher is at our back to school events.

Parents must log in to their Powerschool Parent Portal account to complete all necessary forms related to their students. After logging in, click on Forms on the left side menu. Under forms, click on Enrollment. Forms C-F must be completed for every student. Form A contains all contact information for you and any other PowerSchool contacts. Please double-check this information for everyone listed as a contact for your student.

Please contact your school with any questions or concerns about PowerSchool, registration forms, or fees:

New Palestine High School: 317-861-4417
New Palestine Junior High: 317-861-4487
New Palestine Intermediate: 317-861-3267
Brandywine Elementary: 317-462-7396
New Palestine Elementary: 317-861-5287
Sugar Creek Elementary: 317-861-6747