Parents can pre-enroll students online prior by creating a parent portal account: Link to Parent Portal

Click here for instructions

Be prepared to provide the formal documentation required to be enrolled in a Texas Public school which includes: 

Proof of child’s identity (e.g. birth certificate and/or passport)

Proof of residency (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)

Child’s social security card

Immunization record

Parent/guardian’s photo identification

Withdrawal records with grades from previously enrolled district 

Proof of household income (preKindergarten only)

***IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE WITHIN THE PAISD BOUNDARIES, A OUT-OF-DISTRICT TRANSFER APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BEFORE YOUR CHILD CAN BE ENROLLED IN SCHOOL. PLEASE VISIT PAISD Transfer Information FOR MORE INFORMATION.***

If you have any further questions please contact campus registrars: 

H.G. Olsen Elementary (PK - 5th Grade)  Kathy Forrest: 361-749-1212  email: kforrest@paisd.net

Brundrett Middle School (6th - 8th Grade)  Emily Phillips: 361-749-1209   email: ephillips@paisd.net

Port Aransas High School (9th - 12th Grade)  Maura Brown: 361-749-1206   email: brown@paisd.net

PAISD District Registrar  Rosalie Johnson 361-749-1205  email: rosalie@paisd.net 

ANNUAL RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, THROUGH THE ASCENDER PARENTPORTAL
Beginning Wednesday, July 29th, please take a few minutes to complete your child's annual registration no later than Friday, August 21st, 2026. Completing registration early helps our campuses finalize class schedules, transportation, meal services, emergency contacts, and other important information so your student is ready for a successful first day on Monday, August 24th. 
NOT RETURNING TO PAISD IN 2026-2027?
If your child was enrolled in PAISD at the end of May 2026, but is not returning to PAISD for the 2026-2027 school year, we cannot officially withdraw your child from our Ascender system until the first day of school. However, we would greatly appreciate a heads up as we work on scheduling and services for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child is not returning, would you please contact the campus office to let us know? You can call or email (contact info at the end of this message). 
RESIDENCY ROUNDUP
As part of annual registration, all returning students must submit proof of residency before the first day of school.
Texas public schools are required to verify that students reside within the district they attend. In this context, residency means the place where a student and parent or guardian actually live and intend to remain. It is more than simply a mailing address or property ownership or an address used for documentation.
To complete your student's residency verification, please submit one current document showing your physical address within the Port Aransas ISD attendance zone. Acceptable documents include:
Electric, water, or gas utility bill
Mortgage statement
Property tax statement
Lease agreement from the property owner listed on the tax roll (the lease must include the parent/guardian's name and the student's name)
Proof of residency may be:
Uploaded directly through the ASCENDER ParentPortal during registration
Emailed to your campus registrar
Delivered in person to your campus registrar
*Please note that if your child does not reside within the PAISD boundaries, then he/she will be withdrawn from PAISD unless an approved out-of-district transfer application is on file. Please visit Transfer Information for more information and to access the application. 
READY FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ON AUGUST 24, 2026
Completing both your student's annual registration and residency verification no later than Friday, August 21st will help avoid enrollment delays and ensure your child is ready to begin school on the first day.

Olsen Elementary School 361-749-1212 Campus Registrar Kathy Forrest kforrest@paisd.net
Brundrett Middle School 361-749-1209 Campus Registrar Emily Phillips ephillips@paisd.net 
Port Aransas High School 361-749-1206 Campus Registrar Maura Brown brown@paisd.net 
PAISD 361-749-1200 District Registrar Rosalie Johnson rosalie@paisd.net 
Please note that district and campus offices may close periodically due to meetings and trainings. Please call to make an appointment if you need to visit a campus or district office. Also note that the PAHS campus office is closed due to construction. When making an appointment, the HS staff will let you know where to meet them.