--- title: Schools in Reno and Sparks: Enrolling in Washoe County url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/schools/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving to Reno and Sparks: the complete guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/) - Schools and enrolling kids (Washoe County School District) # Schools and enrolling kids in Washoe County Washoe County School District assigns each student a zoned school by home address, and every family must complete online registration each school year. A new student needs a parent ID, proof of the child's age, immunization records and one proof of address dated within the last 12 months. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) School zones are the reason many families choose a street before they choose a house. The district publishes a zoned school search and a registration page, and both depend on your address, which is why the order of operations matters: lease or contract first, address confirmation second, registration third. ## Find the zoned school first The district's Register for School page links to a search for your child's zoned school. Use it with the exact street address before you sign, because zone lines follow streets and not neighborhood names. The district's attendance zones can change over time, so recheck when you renew a lease or buy. ## Registering a new student Families who are new to the district, or returning after leaving it, use the New to District online registration. After completing the online application, you bring the required documents to your child's zoned school. Families with children already in the district use the Parent Portal to re-register or add a child. - Personal identification for the parent or guardian, such as a valid driver's license or other picture ID, in your name. - One document proving the child's age, such as a certified U.S. or foreign birth certificate, a consular report of birth abroad, or a state or county abstract or certification of live birth. The district does not accept photocopies. - Immunization records. Incoming kindergarten students need current immunizations, as do new students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, and students entering seventh grade have additional requirements. - Proof of address, covered below. ## Proof of address Documents accepted for proof of residency are at the principal's discretion. Examples the district lists include car insurance, car registration, a mortgage agreement, a pay stub, a rent receipt, a residence lease or sales contract, and a utility bill. Anything you bring must be dated within the previous 12 months. If your only paper is a lease or sales contract for a future date, the school registers your child on the condition that you provide one more proof of address from the list within 30 days. That is the reason to set up utilities early; see [setting up utilities](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/moving-to-reno/utilities/). Families without housing documentation because of a temporary or homeless situation can contact the district's Children in Transition program. ## School of Choice School of Choice is the application process, formerly called the variance process, for attending a Washoe County public school outside your zone. Parents may apply to schools that have space and are not over capacity, during an application window each fall. The district publishes a School Availability Dashboard that is updated quarterly. Students with an approved placement only need to reapply when moving from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, or when requesting a different school. A family that just moved within the last 30 days and wants a placement should contact the School of Choice office directly. The district's Student Enrollment and Records office is at 380 Edison Way in Reno and is open from 7 am to 3 pm on weekdays. ## Timing the move around the school year Many families schedule their move for summer so that the children start fresh in August, but a mid-year move is also routine. The [moving with kids guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-with-kids/) and the [best time to move guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/best-time-to-move/) weigh the options, and a [free in-home estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) helps you pick a date once you know the school start date. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Washoe County School District, Register for School](https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/student-enrollment-and-records/register-for-school) - [Washoe County School District, School of Choice](https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/student-enrollment-and-records/school-of-choice) - [Washoe County School District, Student Enrollment and Records](https://www.washoeschools.net/directory/student-enrollment-and-records) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? 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Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Do I have to register my child every year? Yes. The district states that families must complete online registration for all their students each school year. ### What if I only have a future-dated lease? The school registers the child on the condition that you submit one additional proof of address within 30 days. ### Can my child attend a school outside our zone? Possibly, through School of Choice. Applications are accepted in a window each year for schools with space and are reviewed by the district. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. ## Get a long-distance estimate Tell us where you are going. The estimate for a long-distance move starts with a survey of your Reno-area home. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070