Boundary Information

For high school boundary chart Click Here (KEY: Flathead High is Orange, Glacier High is Blue). 

For elementary boundary chart Click Here (KEY: Edgerton = Lime Green, Russell = Grey, Peterson = Hot Pink, Elrod = Dark Blue, Hedges = Coral, Rankin = Turquoise).

Once the map has opened you can zoom in to see specific streets and areas.  For more questions about the KPS boundaries you can call the Superintendent's office at 406-751-3400.

For assistance with Flathead County school boundaries, please refer to the Flathead County GIS department at http://maps.flathead.mt.gov/ (go to Downloadable Data and to School Districts) or contact the Flathead County Superintendent's office at 406-758-5720 . 

Please be advised, these boundaries are not a guarantee of placement in a particular school.

Special Education Preschool is only available to students who are on an active IEP.  If your student is transferring in with an active IEP or wish to be evaluated for services, please contact our Special Education Preschool Coordinator Amy Danforth-Adamski at 406-751-4040.

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Due to the passing of Montana House Bill 352 the KPS Early Kindergarten program will be transitioning to an Early Literacy Targeted Intervention Program.  KPS is currently developing this new program.

To enroll in our early kindergarten classes, your four year old must be screened in May. If your child’s four year old birthday falls before September 11th, 2024, they are eligible to be screened.  The screening will last 45 minutes.

Sign up for a Screening

Open enrollment for Kindergarten will start on April 1st.  Students that qualify for Kindergarten must be born on or before 9/10/2019.

Kindergarteners will not be pre-screened for the 2024-2025 school year.

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Important Note on Elementary Enrollment for Students enrolling in the District:

KPS tries to place all students in their neighborhood zoned elementary school.  However, our schools do fill up fast.  Please enroll your student as soon as possible.  Students new to the district enrolled before June 1^st will have prioritization to get into their school.

Please Note: Your preferred school is your neighborhood school.  

• If you want to attend a different school, you will have to fill out a transfer form which will be accessible during Step 2 of the enrollment process.  
• K-5 Out of Neighborhood request can be found in your PowerSchool portal.
• Please note once you hit submit you will not be directed to another page.  The form will just clear the data.  If you received the submission success message, your form has been completed.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can visit the Enrollment Office which has recently moved to the District's Washington Building at 514 East Washington. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 pm.

Students entering First Grade must be 6 years old on or before September 10th.

IF YOUR STUDENT IS CURRENTLY ATTENDING A KPS SCHOOL AND YOU WISH TO RE-ENROLL FOR FALL 2024, PLEASE USE THIS LINK.

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT 1ST-5TH GRADE

Registration Process for Grades 6-8.  

Parents are asked to please call 406-751-3800 x3773 and make an appointment with a counselor in order to schedule classes.

Kalispell Middle School
205 Northwest Lane
Kalispell, Montana 59901

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Registration Process for Grades 9-12

High School students are enrolled at their respective schools: Parents are asked to please call their school and make an appointment with a counselor in order to schedule classes.

Flathead High School Guidance Office(Grades 9-12)
644 4th Avenue West
Kalispell, Montana 59901
(406) 751-3500 x3525

Glacier High School Guidance Office (Grades 9-12)
375 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, Montana 59901
(406) 758 - 8600 x8625

Linderman Education Center (Grades 9-12)

Please contact Linderman directly prior to enrolling. 406-751-3400 x3990

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HIGH SCHOOL In-District Student Transfer

Please review the instructions and complete the form in the High School In-District Transfer Request Packet. Per Policy 3142, requests for an in-district transfer must be made by the beginning of the previous semester.  Your guidance office or counselor can help you complete the form.

Submit the completed form by the posted deadlines to the Superintendent's Office of Kalispell Public Schools, 514 E Washington St, Kalispell,  MT  5990.  If you have questions, please contact Sherry Hodges-Ward at the Superintendent's Office at 406-751-3400 Ext 3434.

Senate Bill 157 now allows homeschool and private school students to participate in public school activities at your neighborhood school district. Please contact the school activity office for more details.  

To pay for fees you can sign on using your PowerSchool parent account.  If you don't have a parent account, please contact psadmin@sd5.k12.mt.us for assistance.  

If you are interested in participating in activities, please contact the school's Activities Director and set up a meeting.  

Fall Activities: meetings are typically late May or early August.

Winter Activities: meetings are typically early November.

Spring Activities: meetings are typically early March.

Once your student has been approved to attend the activity, you will need to enroll them into the school. The school's Activities Director will send you the link and steps on how to enroll.  Once enrolled you can create a PowerSchool Parent Account and will be able to pay for fees online. 

For more information please visit the Activities Only Information Page.  

Step 1 - Click the link above or if you need additional help, Click Here for Full Instructions

Please Note: Your preferred school is your neighborhood school.  

• If you want to attend a different school, you will have to fill out a transfer form which will be accessible during Step 2 of the enrollment process.  
• K-5 Out of Neighborhood request can be found in your PowerSchool portal.  For high school transfer requests can be found here.
• Please note once you hit submit you will not be directed to another page.  The form will just clear the data.  If you received the submission success message, your form has been completed.

Once you submit the enrollment form the school registrar will review it.  They must approve it prior to you being able to continue on to Step 2. This can take up to 48 hours depending on when your form was submitted.  During the summer hours our response times are varied.

Step 2 - Click Here for Full Instructions

This step is best done using a computer though you can complete forms in the PowerSchool app.  You will need to set up a PowerSchool parent account to finish the enrollment paperwork.  

• Please review our resources on creating a parent account.
• If your access id or password does not work please contact psadmin@sd5.k12.mt.us for assistance.
• K-5 Out of Neighborhood request can be found in your PowerSchool portal.  For high school transfer requests can be found here.

If you do not have access to a computer, you can visit the Enrollment Office which has recently moved to the District's Washington Building at 514 East Washington. Hours are Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 pm.

Tools and Resources

• Parents Guide - How to Access Forms
• Parents Guide - How to Attach a Document in PowerSchool Forms
• PowerSchool Resources

Video Tutorials

• PowerSchool Video Resources