Transfers

All schools in the Ocean View School District offer rigorous, research-based instructional programs, which are designed to meet the needs of their students. Each year, OVSD gives parents the opportunity to transfer to elementary or middle schools within or into the District to meet families' unique needs. These transfers are approved based on space availability, site capacity and district resources.

Intradistrict Transfers for the 26-27 school year will be accepted February 2, 2026 through March 31, 2026. Students who are currently attending on an approved Intradistrict Transfer do not need to re-apply. Intradistrict Transfer are eligible to continue through all grades offered at the approved transfer school.

Interdistrict Transfers for the 26-27 school year will be accepted beginning March 2, 2026. Interdistrict Transfers must be renewed annually.

If you have questions about transfers, please contact Student Services at (714) 847-2551 ext. 1316 or by email at studenttransfers@ovsd.org.

Intradistrict Transfer
Interdistrict Transfer

Intradistrict Transfer

In an effort to streamline the processing of Intradistrict Transfer Requests, OVSD uses electronic means to receive, process and update parents regarding Intradistrict Transfers. Once a request is received, an automated email confirmation is sent to the parent.

Intradistrict Transfer Requests for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted February 2-March 31, 2026. Students who are currently attending on an approved Intradistrict Transfer do not need to re-apply. Intradistrict Transfer are eligible to continue through all grades offered at the approved transfer school.

*Requests will be processed and notifications will be emailed.

Your request can be submitted through the Parent Portal. Once logged in, please click on the link for Intradistrict Transfers and complete and submit your request.

*Please note we only process transfers for grades TK-8. For any high school transfers, please refer to your high school district.

Steps to submit an Intradistrict Transfer

Interdistrict Transfer

Interdistrict Transfer Requests for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted starting March 2, 2026.

Incoming Transfers: For students who want to attend our District, this process starts with your district of residence. Please be prepared to provide one proof of residency with your approved request from another district.

Outgoing Transfers: Please be prepared to provide supporting documents (Parent Employment, Child Care or other) when submitting your request to attend another district.

2025-2026 Interdistrict Form

2026-2027 Interdistrict Form

Ways to submit your Interdistrict Transfer

In person: District Office, Building C, 8:00am-4:30pm (Monday-Thursday during the summer)

Via email: studenttransfers@ovsd.org

Via mail: Ocean View School District
Attn: Student Services
17200 Pinehurst Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Should you have questions, please contact Student Services via email at studenttransfers@ovsd.org or at 714 847-2551 ext. 1316.

*Please note we only process transfers for grades TK-8. For any high school transfers please refer to your high school district (Hunting Beach Union High School District - (714) 903-7000.

*An appeal of an Interdistrict Transfer Request denial is accepted if submitted to the Ocean View School District in writing within 10 days of the denial notification. An appeal to the Orange County Department of Education may be requested after appealing to the Ocean View School District. Board Policy & Administrative Regulation 5117 Interdistrict Requests