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Student Transfers

Student Transfers for the 2026-2027 School Year

Applications for the 2026-2027 student transfers will be available February 2, 2026 through April 17, 2026.    If returned after the deadline, transfers will be approved only for extreme circumstances as determined by the Superintendent. (See Policy 4150) In these cases, the applicant would be required to provide a detailed description of the extenuating circumstance to support the transfer request. (Link opens in a new page).

Request for In-County Transfer/Hardships
  • An application must be completed for each child requesting reassignment.
  • A statement explaining the reason for the transfer request must be written within the application.
  • To be considered for reassignment, the student must be in good standing with their current school, demonstrating good behavior, academic achievement, and attendance.  Rising Kindergarten students should be screened and registered in their home district.
  • If approved, transportation to and from requested school will be the responsibility of the parent of guardian.

Request for Admission into Alexander County Schools from Another County 

  • An application must be completed for each child requesting admission.  A statement explaining the reason for the out-of-county request must be written within this application.  
  • A Release Form from the releasing school district must be mailed to Alexander County Schools, 700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681 or emailed to mhinkle@alexander.k12.nc.us. 
  • To be considered for admission, the student must be in good standing with their current school, demonstrating good behavior, academic achievement, and attendance.  Rising Kindergarten students should be screened and registered in the county of residence.
  • The school system is not obligated to provide transportation for transfer students.  If approved, transportation to and from requested school will be the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
  • Out-of-county students are ineligible for athletic participation for a period of 365 days from the day of enrollment at the school of transfer.

  Parents will be notified of the Superintendent's decision. 

Questions? Call Michelle Hinkle at 828-632-7001 or email mhinkle@alexander.k12.nc.us