Enrollment & Registration
At Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD), our teachers, administrators, and support staff are dedicated to providing academic excellence and exceptional service to our families. To ensure a smooth and convenient experience, please follow the steps below to complete the enrollment process.
Before you Start
What grade is your student eligible for enrollment?
- If your child HAS attended a public or private school in California: The student will be promoted to the next grade level for the following school year unless retention paperwork is included in the student's school cumulative file.
- Unsure about your child's grade placement? Refer to the 2025-2028 Grade Level Placement Chart for guidance. For further questions, please contact your school directly.
2025-2026 HBCSD New Student Online Enrollment - NOW OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS (TK-8 Grade) to the District for the next school year.
Interdistrict Attendance Permits Applications for the 2025-2026
- April 1-August 29, 2025: Applications submitted during this period will be placed on a waitlist.
- August 29, 2025: Last day to submit an Interdistrict Attendance Permit request for the 2025-2026 school year (based on space availability).
- 14 Days After the Start of the 2025-2026 School Year: Interdistrict Attendance Permit denial letters will be sent.
Returning Student Registration
Current HVS students returning to HBCSD in Fall 2025 must complete the Back-to-School forms, which will be available starting Thursday, July 31, 2025. These forms must be submitted via the PowerSchool Parent Portal by the first day of school. For more information, visit our Returning Student Registration web page.
Please note: New families to the district do not need to complete this process.
Welcome New Families to Hermosa Beach!
We're excited to welcome you to our school community! Watch our This Is HVS—What Our Students Love About Hermosa Schools video below to discover what makes Hermosa Schools so special.
For detailed information about our Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten program, visit our TK/Kinder Website.