Enrollment Services

Welcome New Families!

Now enrolling for the 2026-27 school year!

At Big Lake Schools, we are all about preparing students for future success while cultivating a close-knit school culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We can't wait to welcome you into our Hornet family!

To schedule a school tour, reach out to the school office directly.

If you are ready to enroll, scroll to "Enroll a New Student" to find the information you need to get started.

Quick Enroll

26-27 K-12 Enrollment

Have Enrollment Questions? Please Reach Out!

Kindergarten Enrollment Questions:

763-262-8100, Send an Email

Gr. 1-12 Enrollment Questions:

Send an Email

Big Lake Online Enrollment Questions:

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Enroll a New Student

The enrollment process can be completed entirely online. This seamless process allows you to save your progress and finish later if needed. Paper enrollment forms are available upon request.

Kindergarten Enrollment

Enroll today for Kindergarten 2026-27!

Complete your registration today through the online enrollment portal.

For a full step-by-step enrollment guide and to learn more about the fun awaiting your future kindergartener, refer to our special kindergarten webpage.

We accept open enrollments at any time! Simply complete the open enrollment form, which is embedded within the online enrollment portal.

Gr. 1-12 Enrollment

Big Lake Online

New to the district and want to enroll in Big Lake Online?

Enroll for 2026-27

Once your enrollment is submitted, staff will reach out about next steps.

Current Big Lake student looking to switch learning models?

Reach out to your school administrator or counselor to discuss next steps.

Note: Big Lake Online enrollment may only occur ahead of the trimester, unless approved by the administrator. Students must register at least two weeks prior to the start of the next term.

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New to District? Have a New Baby?

Download the Census Form (PDF)

Please complete our Census form if you:

recently moved into the Big Lake School District OR
adopted a child 0-5 years old (who is not yet enrolled in school) OR
had a new baby

This will ensure you receive important age-related mailings about early childhood screening, preschool, and kindergarten registration. Accurate Census data helps funding for our Early Childhood programs!

Simply fill out the Census form and submit it by email to census@biglakeschools.org. You can also mail it to/drop it off at the Community Education office (located inside Liberty Elementary School, 17901 205th Ave. NW).

Early Childhood & Preschool Information

Little Learners is our Big Lake school readiness preschool offered to three- through five-year olds. Learn more and register through Big Lake Early Childhood.

Have you recently moved into the district, adopted a 0-5-year old child, or had a new baby? Please complete our census form. This puts you on the list to receive important age-related information, including details of early childhood screening and kindergarten registration!

Homeschool Information

If you have decided homeschooling is the best educational option for your child, complete the appropriate forms below and submit them to the Big Lake Schools District Office.

Required Forms for New Homeschool Families:

Initial Registration Form for Unaccredited Nonpublic Schools: Due Oct. 1 of each year, or within 15 days from withdrawing from public school
Immunization Record Form

Forms for Current Homeschool Families:

Letter of Intent to Continue to Provide Instruction: Required annually for all returning homeschool families. (due Oct. 1 of each year)

Student Report for Aids to Nonpublic Students (Reimbursement Form): This form must be submitted by Oct 15 to receive reimbursement for eligible instructional materials and pupil support services. Receipts for reimbursements must be dated July 1-June 30 of the current school year and need to be provided to the district no later than June 30 of each school year.

District Service Request Forms: Fill out the following forms if you would like to have access to materials or services from Big Lake Schools. (due Sept. 15 of the current school year)

Homeschooling Questions & More Information

For specific questions about homeschooling or to view requirements, reach out directly to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Homeschool Testing Information

Required Enrollment Paperwork

The following required documents can be uploaded directly to the online enrollment portal:

Photo of birth certificate
Immunization records
Early Childhood Screening records (Only for incoming kindergarteners who completed screening outside of Big Lake)

Why Big Lake Schools?

Big Lake Schools is a district built on community and innovative learning, serving approximately 3,200 students across five schools. To learn more about our district and the many programs and services we have available to support our students, we encourage you to explore our website!

Why Big Lake Schools?

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Enrollment Services

Quick Enroll

Have Enrollment Questions? Please Reach Out!

Enroll a New Student

Kindergarten Enrollment

Gr. 1-12 Enrollment

Big Lake Online

New to the district and want to enroll in Big Lake Online?

Current Big Lake student looking to switch learning models?

New to District? Have a New Baby?

Early Childhood & Preschool Information

Homeschool Information

Required Forms for New Homeschool Families:

Forms for Current Homeschool Families:

Homeschooling Questions & More Information

Required Enrollment Paperwork

Why Big Lake Schools?

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