Nonresident Student Enrollment Capacity
USD 413 will have the capacity to accept nonresident students for the 2025-2026 school year. Based on the projected enrollment and capacity to operate effectively, USD 413 will accept nonresident students as outlined in the table below. Students living outside of the USD 413 boundary must formally apply for nonresident enrollment and use the application linked below which will be available on or before June 1, 2025. The completed application must be received by no later than June 30, 2025. Applications may also be picked up and returned to the USD 413 District Office at 321 E Main St. All questions about nonresident enrollment shall be directed to Matt Koester, 620-432-2500, or koesterm@usd413.org.
2024-2025 Enrollment
Returning Students enrollment forms must be completed prior to the first day of school, Thursday, August 13th, 2024. All buildings are open for online assistance. Even if your student knows their schedule/homeroom for the school year - You must complete the returning student registration each year!
Online transportation requests for returning students will close on Thursday, August 8th so that bus routes can be completed prior to school starting. Then you must go to your students' school to complete registration and request intown/rural transportation.
For returning students, parents please make sure you have your PowerSchool Parent Portal created.
Returning Student Information
Online enrollment for the upcoming school year is now available! This process replaces the paper forms sent home at the beginning of each school year. You will use your PowerSchool Parent Portal to access the Registration for returning students. Returning students are those who ended the school year in May, 2024 with schools in USD 413. Returning Students enrollment forms must be completed prior to the first day of school, Thursday, August 13th, 2024. All buildings will open on Thursday, August 1st, 8:00 a.m. online assistance.
How do I get started?
Visit https://usd413.org and select the RED Banner at the top to access your PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Select the student you wish to register along the top
Select the Student Registration Icon on the left side for 2024-2025
Agree to the terms and conditions
Select Begin Forms
I can’t remember my login for the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
If you aren’t able to retrieve your login credentials using the “Having trouble signing in?” link on the Sign In page, school staff will be available on Thursday, August 1st for assistance logging in to the Parent Portal.
Do I have to answer all the questions?
No, but some questions are marked "Required" and must be answered before you can submit your form.
What if I make a mistake?
If you would like to make a change prior to submitting the form, you can either navigate back to the page using the “Previous” and “Next” buttons or if you are on the Review page select the underlined field. If you have already submitted the form you will need to contact your student’s school so they can make the changes for you.
I’ve completed the form, now what?
Once you have finished entering your information select “Submit.” This will send all of the information you’ve entered to the school. If you cannot select this button you will need to make sure that you have answered all required questions.
What if I have more than one student in the district? Do I need to do this for each child?
Yes you will need to provide information that is specific to each child. We recommend that you complete and submit one form and then start another. This will allow you to “snap” (or share) selected family information, which saves you time.
I don’t know what a question is asking.
Building secretaries will be available starting Thursday, August 1st for phone calls or in-person assistance.
Help! I’m having technical difficulties.
For technical support, visit our PowerSchool Community help center or click “Help” from any form page.
Just moving to Chanute? Want to enroll or inquire about transfers?
Contact your respective school office today!
Out-of-district transfer requests are accepted every school year until September 20th. Applying for out-of-district enrollment does not guarantee your acceptance to USD 413. It is an administrative decision.
Resident student enrollment is accepted throughout the year. Proof of residency will be required.
Located in the heart of southeast Kansas and within driving distance of five metropolitan areas is USD 413-Chanute, a district whose teachers, administrators, support staff, bus drivers, and school board members embrace the philosophy that the needs of students – All Students – come first.
Thanks to a local and business community that cares about and supports education, students are educated in new and updated facilities with classrooms equipped with the technological tools to educate a 21st-century work force. More than 1,900 students attend our 4A high school, middle school for grades 6-8, and elementary school for grades K-5. Lincoln Early Learning Center holds classes for four-year-olds and special needs preschoolers. A computer-based alternative program for high school students is available through the Chanute Virtual Education Center, for those interested in earning a high school diploma online.
The district’s 130 teachers and 250 support staff are great and grateful people. Through their dedication:
Academic test scores continue to rise
ACT scores are above state and national averages
Graduation rate is above 95 %
80 percent of CHS graduates continue their education after high school
