Last updated January 9, 2026

REGISTRATION DATES for the 2026-2027 School Year:

• January 16, 2026: The online registration portal opens at 9:00 a.m.; please complete the online AERIES Internet Registration (AIR) for new SPUSD resident students entering school in 2026-2027. 
• After completing your online AIR registration, you will be directed to your school website with information on signing up for your in-person appointment date and time.
• January 26 - January 30, 2026: Enrollment appointments for Siblings in all grades (TK-5), Dual Immersion (DI), and regular Kindergarten classes, at the home elementary school take place
• February 9 - February 18, 2026: Enrollment appointments for New Families in all grades (TK-5), Dual Immersion (DI), and regular Kindergarten classes, at the home elementary school take place
• March 19, 2026: Dual Immersion (DI) Enrollment Lottery, 3:30 p.m. District Office Boardroom
• April 17, 2026: New Family TK/K Lottery, and grades 1 - 5 as needed, 3:30 p.m. District Office Boardroom

South Pasadena residents' children are guaranteed a spot in one of the three elementary schools. During the regular school year, registration occurs at your home school, as defined by the School Locator by Street, located on the Forms/Files page. Transportation to and from school is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.

If your child is born on or between September 2, 2021 and September 1, 2022, please be aware that he/she is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.  If you do not know about Transitional Kindergarten, please click on the Transitional Kindergarten Registration link found in the right-side navigation menu.

Children who are currently enrolled at SPUSD schools are automatically registered for the following school year. Siblings enrolling in grades TK/K-5 are given priority registration and are not a part of the lottery process, although there may be sibling lotteries this year for TK, if required.

If you are registering a student to enter Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, and are interested in our Dual Language Immersion Program in Spanish or our Dual Immersion Program in Mandarin, please click on the link to visit our webpage. There will be a DI Program Q and A Webinar on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The link to participate will be made available just prior to the event, and is accessible by visiting https://www.spusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=756791&type=d&pREC_ID=1163881

New school registration is a multi-step process and should be followed as outlined below:   

STUDENTS NEW TO THE DISTRICT (TK-5):

1. Determine the home school for your child - view attendance area boundaries and verify addresses here.
2. Starting January 16, 2026 after 9 a.m., go online to https://southpasadenausd.aeries.net/enrollment/,and complete your student(s) online AERIES registration. Choose "pre-enroll for 26-27" from the drop-down menu.
3. Once you have completed your online registration you will be directed to your school website with information on signing up for your in-person appointment date and time.  Sibling Registration will take place between January 26-January 30, 2026, and New Family Registration will take place between February 9-18, 2026. Please be sure to sign up for the correct corresponding dates to your family's status, either "Sibling" or "New Family"
4. Print two copies of the completed AERIES registration form and bring them to your in-person, registration appointment.
5. Finish the registration process during the scheduled in-person appointment.
1. Parents/guardians must submit all required paperwork including residency verification documents, proof of students age (birth certificate (preferred) or passport), immunizations, and photo ID of parent or guardian. 
2. Please bring the most recent copy of the student's IEP or 504 plan, if applicable. 

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION (DI) PROGRAM:

1. Determine the home school for your child - view attendance area boundaries and verify addresses here.
2. Starting January 16, 2026 after 9 a.m., go online to https://southpasadenausd.aeries.net/enrollment/,and after reviewing the online instructions, begin your student(s) online AERIES registration. Choose "pre-enroll for 26-27" from the drop-down menu. Be sure to NOTE YOUR INTEREST IN THE DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION, POSSIBLE OLDER SIBLING ENROLLMENT IN A DI PROGRAM and LANGUAGE FLUENCY FOR EACH DI QUESTION.
3. Once you have completed your online registration you will be directed to your school website with information on signing up for your in-person appointment date and time. Sibling Registration will take place between January 26-January 30, 2026, and New Family Registration will take place between February 9-18, 2026. Please be sure to sign up for the correct corresponding dates to your family's status, either "Sibling" or "New Family".
4.  Print two copies of the completed AERIES registration form and bring them to your in-person, registration appointment.
5. Finish the registration process during the scheduled appointment.
   1. Children with siblings in the District should schedule their appointment to finish registration between January 26- January 30, 2026.
   2. Children new to the District should schedule their appointment to finish registration between February 9 - February 18, 2026

SIBLINGS* OF CURRENT STUDENTS (TK-5):

*SPUSD considers siblings as a family with at least one child currently enrolled in SPUSD (TK-Grade 12) in the 2025-2026 school year, and having a sibling with prior attendance at the home school.

1. Starting January 16, 2026 after 9 a.m., go online to https://southpasadenausd.aeries.net/enrollment/,and complete your student(s) online AERIES registration. Choose "pre-enroll for 26-27" in the year drop-down menu.
2. Once you have completed your online registration, you will be directed to your school website with information on signing up for your in-person appointment date and time. Sibling Registration will take place between January 26-January 30, 2026.
3. Print two copies of the completed AERIES registration form and bring them to your in-person, registration appointment.
4. Finish the registration process during the scheduled appointment.
1. Parents/guardians must submit all required paperwork including residency verification documents, proof of students age (birth certificate (preferred) or passport), immunizations, and photo ID of parent guardian. Please bring the most recent copy of the student's IEP or 504 plan, if applicable.   

LOTTERIES

IMMUNIZATIONS

Please remember that all incoming students will need to provide proof of the immunizations required by California law. If you need help obtaining vaccines, you may contact the Monrovia Health Services Clinic at 626-256-1600 where free immunizations are provided for children who do not have current health insurance. 

Unless you have a medical exemption from a Medical Doctor (MD or DO in California) stating that your child should not receive vaccinations for a medical reason, your child may not be officially enrolled or attend class until your child has received all vaccinations required by the state of California for your child’s age range.  As of January 1, 2021, California law states that any previous medical exemptions that were written on paper, or any new medical exemptions must now be entered in the California Immunization Registry for Medical Exemptions (CAIR-ME) online database when entering a new school or the next grade span (7th grade). Parents can request exemptions from their doctor via this website: https://cair.cdph.ca.gov/exemptions/home.

California no longer allows parents to sign a Personal or Religious beliefs waiver for vaccinations. If your child is currently up to date with his/her immunizations and additional doses cannot be given during the time of registration but are due at a later date, your child may be conditionally enrolled. Your child will not be allowed to attend even the first day of class without being fully up to date on his or her immunizations. The state does not allow any exceptions to this requirement. An alternate schedule of vaccination is not permitted by law even with a doctor’s letter.

NOTES

• • Incoming Kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026. This is per California Education Code (48000a), and no exceptions will be made. September 1 will be the annual cut-off date for all incoming kindergarten students.
  • If you will be moving into South Pasadena after Monday, June 1, 2026 and before the start of school, which is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, please call the Office of Instruction at 626-441-5810 ext. 1120 to inform the office staff of your potential enrollment. 
  • If there are special circumstances for your child’s registration (English as a Second Language, Special Education, or health problems) please provide appropriate documentation, such as ELPAC test scores or current IEP or 504 plan at the time of registration.
  • Working in South Pasadena and property ownership without actual occupation/residency does not constitute residency. Families must reside in South Pasadena before they can register their child at SPUSD.
  • You may not register for school until you reside in South Pasadena and have your appropriate three proofs of residence, and registration must be done by the parent or legal guardian of the child.
  • It is possible that your student will not be able to be placed at their home school, especially in grades TK/K- 3 where class size is currently 24 students per class. We will make our best effort to place siblings together at the same school, but this is not always possible.
  • If you are the legal guardian of a student, or are residing in a "Dual Family Residency" (two families sharing a residence), you will need to contact Katy Nielsen [email protected] for an appointment prior to registering your child(ren).