1. The first step of enrollment is to complete the Registration Packet for the current school year.

2. The second step of enrollment is to complete an Application for the current school year.

3. After completing paperwork, families must submit it in person at the Central Registration Office with all required documents listed below.

Required Registration Documents for New/Returning Students to Buffalo Public Schools(Current Year) - Bring with you to Enrollment. You will need...

• Certified birth certificate or record of baptism

  Note: If a certified birth certificate is not obtainable, then the district will consider other documentation (see below), provided that those documents have been in existence for two (2) years or more: 

• Official driver's license

• State or other government issued identification

• School photo identification with date of birth

• Consulate identification card

• Hospital or health records

• Military dependent identification card

• Documents from federal/state/local agencies (Department of Social Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, etc.)

• Court orders or other court issued documents

• Native American Tribal Document

• Records from non-profit international aid agencies and voluntary agencies                               

• Certified birth certificate which includes parent(s) name

• I-94 card including Immigration Family page

• Court orders or other court issued documents

• Federal or state income tax form within one year that lists the child being registered as a dependent

  Note:  In addition to the above, a person other than a natural parent, but in parental relation, must present one of the following:     

• Court issued legal guardianship papers

• Court order granting custody

• Court appointment as foster parent

• Parental Affidavit provided by the person in parental relationship assuming legal responsibility for the student 

• Valid Driver License, Learner Permit, or Non-Driver Identification Card

• Erie County Department of Social Services Benefit Card

• Employee Identification Card

• Membership Card that has not expired

• Birth Certificate Card

• Valid New York State Driver License, New York State Learner Permit, or Non-Driver Identification Card with current address

• Residential Utility Bill (gas, electric, or cable bill) within the last 30 days

• Pay stub within the last 30 days

• Notice of Decision Statement from the Erie County Department of Social Services within the last year

• Documents from federal/state/local agencies (Department of Social Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement, IRS, City Housing Authority, etc.) within the last year

• Signed residential lease last year

• Bank Statement within the last 30 days

• Valid Voter Registration Card with current address

• Valid Vehicle Registration Document

• Custody or guardianship papers with current address

Note:  If your housing is uncertain or you live at a temporary address, you can still enroll in Buffalo Public Schools under the McKinney-Vento Act.

• Latest report card for students entering grades 1-8

• Official Transcripts for students entering grades 9-12

(Students are allowed 14 days from the date they start school to submit immunizations before being excluded from school. Refugee students and students from out-of-state are allowed 30 days.)
 NYS Immunization Requirements.

Within the last year (must be submitted to the school within 30 days of start of school.)

*If you are do not have these documents, contact us and we will assist you through the process.

Packets and Applications are available for pick-up at Central Registration Office or by downloading your own copy to print.