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Middle School Enrollment

HSD Residents: Attending Your Home Middle School

  • Input your address to locate your home school. Use the Locate My School link.

  • If your student plans on attending their home school, then no further action is required. Your student will automatically be enrolled in their home school, and you will not need to complete the enrollment form.

Timeline for Open Enrollment

  • April 24, 2026: Open Enrollment letters sent to parents/guardians of 5th grade students who reside within the boundaries of the Hawthorne School District.

  • May 1-29, 2026: Open Enrollment applications accepted at any elementary school office of the Hawthorne School District.

  • June 1, 2026: Random Lottery will be held to establish waiting list.

  • June 30, 2026: Notification regarding students’ status on the waiting list will be mailed to parents/guardians.

  • Mid July-August 2026: Approval of Open Enrollment applications begins as classroom space becomes available.

  • September 25, 2026: Approval of all Open Enrollment applications ends.

  • October 1, 2026: Notification that the Open Enrollment application has expired and that we were unable to grant the request will be mailed to parents/guardians.

Out-of-District Students

Do you live outside the Hawthorne area, but want to attend school in the Hawthorne School District? Visit our Permit Page for more information on how to join our school community.  For questions or assistance with the permit process, please call 310-263-3935. We are happy to help and guide you through each step of the process.

 

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New to Hawthorne School District?

Your student is considered a "New" Student for the 2025-26 school year if: 

  • They were not enrolled in an HSD school during the 2024-25 school year or any year prior.
  • If your student was previously enrolled in HSD, but not currently attending a school in the Hawthorne School District, your student is not classified as a New Student. Please visit your local school site office and ask for support to complete the enrollment process.

2025-2026 New Student Enrollment

2026-2027 New Student Enrollment (MAY 2026)

Questions?

Call (310) 263-3935 for questions regarding Open Enrollment.