Enrollment
Additional Information
Welcome to New Hanover County Schools! We are excited to partner with you in providing your child with a superior educational experience.
**Please register early! The processing time of applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be delayed during the months of June and July as the NC State Board of Education transitions to a new student information system, Infinite Campus. Online registration through Scribbles will end June 30th and registration for new and returning students will be available through Infinite Campus as of July 18, 2025. Change in school assignment applications (such as hardship requests) remain available through the Scribbles platform.**
How do I enroll my child in school?
In order to enroll your child in our school system, you will need to complete the online registration through Infinite Campus and upload/provide the following documentation:
- Proof of parent/legal guardian's domicile in New Hanover County verified by current residential property tax statement, residential deed, recent residential mortgage statement, current residential lease or rental agreement, and/or current utility bill.
- Certified birth certificate or other acceptable proof of age
- Up-to-date immunization record
- NC Health Assessment (first time a student enters a North Carolina public school)
- Safe Schools Affidavit (grades 1-12)
- Parent/legal guardian photo ID (if available)
- Custody documentation (if applicable)
- Transcript from the prior school for any middle or high school students that have completed and received credit for high school level courses (if applicable).
Infinite Campus Online Registration Coming Soon!
Please check back on July 18, 2025
How do I request a change in school assignment?
Please refer to the Enrollment Timeline for specific dates applications are available. To request a school assignment outside of a student's zoned school, use the Scribbles link below. This includes the following application types:
- Completion of School Year (current students only)
- Employee Benefit (full-time NHCS employees only)
- Hardship Transfer
- Lottery Schools (Codington/Eaton), Freeman, Gregory, Snipes)
- Open Choice
Transfer applications do not enroll your student with New Hanover County Schools (NHCS). Please complete a separate application through Infinite Campus above to register students not currently enrolled with NHCS.
CLICK HERE To Complete a Transfer Application through Scribbles!
For help with online registration or transfer requests, please contact the data manager at your child's school. If you prefer in-person assistance, reach out to the school directly to schedule an appointment.