Enrollment & Registration

HBCSD New Student Online Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN!

Notice for Families Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires: If your family has been impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires and you need assistance enrolling in our Hermosa Schools, please contact Paulette Recinos at (424) 333-9975 x2119. Learn more by visiting our Enrollment Support for Families Impacted by the LA Wildfires web page.

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 2024-2027 Grade Level Placement Chart for guidance. For further questions, please contact your school directly.

Enrollment - New Students to HBCSD Only

2025-2026 HBCSD New Student Online Enrollment - NOW OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS (TK-8 Grade) to the District for the next school year.

2024-2025 HBCSD New Student Online Enrollment - OPEN FOR NEW STUDENTS (TK-8 Grade) to the District this school year.

Additionally, Directions for New Student Enrollment are provided below.

Interdistrict Attendance Permits

New Students: 2024-2025 School Year: HBCSD is now accepting Interdistrict Attendance Permit Applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case and are subject to space availability. If your family resides in another school district, you may apply for a permit to attend Hermosa Schools.
Applications for the 2025-2026 School Year: The application window for the 2025-2026 school year opens January 13, 2025, and closes March 31, 2025.

Please note: HBCSD must first approve your permit application before you can begin the New Student Enrollment process. To learn more, visit our Interdistrict Attendance Permits web page.

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.

This Is HVS - What Our Students Love About Hermosa Schools