• Rising 5th Graders: Students who will be in fifth grade next year may request to remain at their currently zoned elementary campus for the 2026-2027 school year. 

• Siblings: Younger siblings are co-eligible to grandfather with their siblings while their older sibling remains enrolled at his/her previously-zoned campus. However, once the oldest student completes elementary school, the younger sibling(s) must begin attending their newly-zoned campus. 

  • For example, if a grandfathered fifth-grader has a third-grade sibling in 2026-2027, when the fifth-grader advances to middle school in 2027-2028, the younger sibling must begin attending the student’s newly-zoned campus for their fourth-grade year.

Families who wish to apply for grandfathering must submit a Transfer Application for the 2026-2027 school year.

Because enrollment numbers affect staffing decisions at all schools, applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Important Details: The district does NOT provide transportation to grandfathered students or siblings of students who remain at their previously-zoned campus. In addition, proof of residency is required when completing the Transfer Application. Grandfathering transfers are granted one year at a time and are subject to district approval.

• Rising 8th Graders: Students who will be in eighth grade next year, and have been rezoned to Sycamore Springs Middle School, may request to remain at Dripping Springs Middle School (DSMS).

• Siblings: Younger siblings are co-eligible to grandfather with their sibling during the time their older sibling attends DSMS. However, once the oldest student completes middle school, the younger sibling(s) must begin attending their zoned campus. 

  • For example, if a grandfathered eighth-grader has a sixth-grade sibling in 2026-2027, when the eighth-grader advances to high school in 2027-2028, the younger sibling must begin attending the student’s newly-zoned campus for their seventh-grade year. 

Families who wish to apply for grandfathering must submit a Transfer Application for the 2026-2027 school year.

Because enrollment numbers affect staffing decisions at all schools, applications must be submitted by Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Important Details: The district does NOT provide transportation to grandfathered students or siblings of students who remain at their previously-zoned campus. In addition, proof of residency is required when completing the Transfer Application. Grandfathering transfers are granted one year at a time and are subject to district approval.