Nonresidence Attendance
June 01, 2024
Welcome to USD 217 - Rolla Public Schools
Welcome to USD 217 - Rolla Public Schools! We are proud to provide an exceptional educational system supported by a deeply committed community. In USD 217, we believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages academic excellence along with developing students of character. Rolla Public Schools is designed to prepare all students for bright futures.
We would love to have you join us as we continue to cultivate learning experiences that inspire and empower our students to sail to new horizons as PIRATES!
In 2022, the Kansas Legislature passed HB 2567 allowing families to attend a school district regardless of residency. In December of 2023, the USD 217 Board of Education adopted policy JBCC to address requirements of HB 2567 and to clarify the process for non-resident students to apply for enrollment in USD 217.(hyper link to this document: https://docs.google.com/
USD 217 Board approved capacity limits for the 2024-2025 school year to be unlimited. All non-resident students can apply. It is important to note, KSHSAA eligibility requirements still apply. Transfer students must make a bona fide move into residency within the district to be immediately eligible for varsity competition UNLESS they are entering into the 7th or 9th grades. Note: KSHAA eligibility only applies to participation in KSHSAA activities and does not hold bearing on acceptance or enrollment in USD 217.
USD 217 Capacity Limits for 2024-2025
USD 217 Board of Education in January 2024, set zero capacity limits. Indicating all grade levels have an unlimited availability of seats open. Where there are available seats, non-resident students are encouraged to apply for acceptance into USD 217. Applications will be taken from June 1st - June 30. Families will be notified beginning the first week of July, regarding the status of their application as either accepted or denied.
Click here for the NonResident Application