Students participating in small group rotation centers in Rolling Hills Elementary’s Multi-Age program, the only state-approved Program of Choice in Orange County for students in grades kindergarten through sixth.

Fullerton School District (FSD), home to nationally recognized, award-winning schools, programs, and people, has announced its Open Enrollment period for the 2026–27 school year, which will take place between Jan. 12 to Feb. 13, 2026. Open Enrollment is a time for families to submit applications to request that their student attend a school other than their school of residence. Forms for Open Enrollment will be accessible online beginning Jan. 12 at www.fullertonsd.org.

New for Junior High Families

To ensure continuity for students and support families, FSD is introducing a simplified transfer process for junior high enrollment. Approved transfers secured in 7th grade will now remain valid and continue automatically for the full two-year junior high span (grades 7–8), unless otherwise specified in the transfer agreement.

Allen Bill Enrollment Option for Parents/Guardians Working in Fullerton

Parents or guardians who are physically employed within the FSD attendance boundaries for at least 10 hours per week may be eligible to enroll their student through the Allen Bill option. This pathway offers families working in Fullerton the opportunity to access FSD’s world-class programs without first obtaining an interdistrict permit from their district of residence.

Understanding Transfer Options

Aside from the Allen Bill, families are eligible to apply to have their children attend a school that is not in their attendance boundary through a transfer process.

Intradistrict Transfers

Families residing within FSD boundaries may apply for their student to attend another school within FSD using the Intradistrict Transfer process.

Interdistrict Transfers

Families living outside of the FSD school boundaries who wish for their student to attend a Fullerton School District school may pursue enrollment through theInterdistrict Transfer process.

Details for both options are available on the district website www.fullertonsd.org.

FSD’s Tiny Home Project represents CTE, project-based learning that has evolved into a Construction Trade Academy at Nicolas Junior High.

Why Choose the Fullerton School District?

Serving nearly 11,000 students across 15 elementary schools, two TK–8 schools, three junior high schools, and a distance learning/home school program, the Fullerton School District is known for its innovative, student-centered approach to education.

Signature offerings include:

• Dual Language Academies in Spanish and Korean
• FSD’s Performance Academy Sports Program, which blends traditional in-person learning with time built in for advanced athletic training
• A nationally recognized, award-winning Speech & Debate Program, available at all FSD schools
• Advanced Placement and other opportunities for students to earn college credit are available for junior high students
• Hands-on STEM and career-technical experiences (CTE), including FSD’s nationally recognized Tiny Home Project, which has further evolved into a Construction Trade Academy, and new Spyder Lab entrepreneurship pathways for junior high students
• A district and State-approved Multi-Age program that serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade, offered at two FSD elementary school campuses and the only local program of its kind
• Robust arts and performing arts access, including an FSD Stage theatre program for elementary school students, and a K-Pop Battle of the Bands cultural performing arts experience for middle school students.

FSD has been recognized on the California Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership and received statewide acclaim from the California School Boards Association for student engagement and empowerment through FSD Fest and the FSD Speech and Debate program. Likewise, FSD is home to caring, professional, and inspiring award-winning employees, who have been honored with local and statewide recognition.

All 20 FSD schools have also earned California’s highest recognition for excellence in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for two consecutive years. Additionally, all 20 FSD schools have earned global recognition through the Apple Distinguished Schools program for their commitment to innovative, responsible technology integration in the classroom.

With a mission to provide innovative, high-quality educational experiences in a safe environment, FSD’s motto, “Great Schools, Successful Kids,” reflects the district’s commitment to preparing every student with the academic skills, interpersonal strengths, and technological proficiency needed for lifelong success.

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For more information, please feel free to contact the Fullerton School District’s Office of Child Welfare and Attendance at 714-447-7529