New Student Registration: Please visit the ParentVue Portal to register your child.

 *** Video tutorial for creating a ParentVue account to enroll your child:  English  /  Spanish

How do I know if my child is eligible?

• To be eligible for kindergarten, students must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 and must currently reside within the boundaries of the National School District.
• To be eligible for transitional kindergarten, student must be five (5) years old between September 2 and December 2 and must reside within the boundaries of the National School District.
• 1st - 6th Grade:  Student must live within the boundaries of this district.

How do I know what school my child belongs to?
If you reside in National City, click here to check for your home school.

What documents/information will I need when registering my child?
Please ensure you have the following when ready to register:  

• Email Address
• Address Verification (list of acceptable documents)
  • Correspondence from a government agency
  • Pay Stub
  • Property tax payment receipt
  • Rental property contract or lease with current rent receipt with owner's/property management signature/letterhead
  • Utility bill with your name and address: gas and electric, sewer, trash, water, cable, telephone bill (landline only)
  • Voter registration
• Child's Birth Certificate
• Child's Immunization Record

If you have any questions please check our Frequently Asked Questions or email your home school using the following email:

Central School registration-central@nsd.us
El Toyon School registration-eltoyon@nsd.us
Ira Harbison School registration-iraharbison@nsd.us
Kimball School registration-kimball@nsd.us
John Otis School registration-johnotis@nsd.us
Las Palmas School registration-laspalmas@nsd.us
Lincoln Acres School registration-lincolnacres@nsd.us
Olivewood School registration-olivewood@nsd.us
Palmer Way registration-palmerway@nsd.us
Rancho de la Nación registration-ranchodelanacion@nsd.us

Returning Student Registration: Please visit the ParentVue Portal to register your child.

 *** Video tutorial for registering your returning student:  English  /  Spanish

This process allows families to re-register their students who are currently enrolled in National School District.

How do I know what school my child belongs to?
If you reside in National City, click here to check for your home school.

What documents/information will I need when re-registering my child?
Please ensure you have the following when ready to re-register:  

• Have your username and password for your existing ParentVue Account (if necessary, the 'Forgot Password' link will allow you to reset your password)
• Address Verification (list of acceptable documents)
  • Correspondence from a government agency
  • Pay Stub
  • Property tax payment receipt
  • Rental property contract or lease with current rent receipt with owner's/property management signature/letterhead
  • Utility bill with your name and address: gas and electric, sewer, trash, water, cable, telephone bill (landline only)
  • Voter registration

If you have any questions please check our Frequently Asked Questions or email your home school using the following email:

Central School registration-central@nsd.us
El Toyon School registration-eltoyon@nsd.us
Ira Harbison School registration-iraharbison@nsd.us
Kimball School registration-kimball@nsd.us
John Otis School registration-johnotis@nsd.us
Las Palmas School registration-laspalmas@nsd.us
Lincoln Acres School registration-lincolnacres@nsd.us
Olivewood School registration-olivewood@nsd.us
Palmer Way registration-palmerway@nsd.us
Rancho de la Nación registration-ranchodelanacion@nsd.us