New Student Enrollment & Registration
Steps to Enroll at DSMS
We’re excited to have your student join us at DSMS!
In order to get your student registered to attend DSMS, you’ll need to complete the following steps:
Step 1 – Eligibility
Please use the Infofinder web tool to locate your school of residence.
If your address is not in DSMS Boundaries, we are now accepting Open Enrollment Application. Please apply for Open Enrollment before continuing with the steps below.
Step 2 – Gather Documents
To complete the registration process at DSMS, you will need the following for each student:
Original Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Residence Form with One (1) document from Section I and One (1) document from Section II
PHLOTE Form
Authorization for Release/Request of Student Records Form
Please Note: Parent or Legal Guardian’s Signature is necessary on enrollment forms.
Click Here to print out the required forms.
Step 3 – Make a Registration Appointment
Once you have collected all the required registration documentation, please click here to schedule an appointment to complete the registration process. A student registration is NOT complete until the parent or court-appointed legal guardian submits the required documentation in person to the school.
Step 4 – Complete the Online Registration
After completing the initial registration with our registrar, you’ll need to complete the online registration component.
Step 5 – Registration Confirmation
After the student’s information has been verified by DSMS, we will send a confirmation email with the school start date and information on the process to get your student equipped with technology.
We are happy to have your student here with us at Desert Sky Middle School.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Registrar.
P: 520-879-2712
F: 520-879-2701
Frequently Asked Registration Questions
DSMS Enrollment Information Letter
Where is my attendance area or home school?
Please use the Infofinder web tool to locate your school of residence.
What if I do not have all of the required forms?
In order for Registration to be complete, you will need to provide the Two (2) Proofs of Residency, the Child’s original Birth Certificate and an updated Immunization Record(s).
Do you have “Open Enrollment”?
Yes! We are currently accepting Open Enrollment applications. Please apply here.
What do I do if my student will not be attending a Vail High School?
If your student will NOT be attending a Vail School District high school next year, please contact the Registrar so they can assist you in your transition. Before the last day of school, a withdrawal form will need to be signed by a parent. For your convenience, the Registrar will prepare a copy of the withdrawal form, final grades, etc for you to take to your new school, which will assist in the registration process.
What do I do for my incoming 6th Grade student?
Your child’s file will be sent from their elementary school to DSMS over the summer. Once the new school year starts, you will need to update your child’s information online by logging into your PowerSchool account and selecting, “Returning Student Annual Registration”.
What do I do if I am moving INTO or WITHIN Desert Sky Boundaries?
If you will be moving to a new neighborhood in the Desert Sky Middle School boundaries, please complete a Residence Verification form so we can update the information in Powerschool. Please be aware that when a change of address is done, the Vail School District Policy requires two proofs of residency. Please see the Registrar for a complete list of acceptable Proofs of Residency.
What do I do if I am moving OUT of Desert Sky Boundaries?
If you will be moving out of district or to another Vail school, please contact the Registrar to withdraw your student prior to the last day of school.
What do I need to do to register my current DSMS student for the 2024-2025 School Year?
Please watch for an email in July regarding on-line returning student registration. This process replaces the paper packets. You will use the Powerschool Parent Portal to access your returning student’s registration. This will INCLUDE 6TH GRADERS transferring to us from an in-district elementary school. If you do not have a Powerschool Parent Account, please email us so we can set up your account. Thank you for your assistance to ensure a smooth transition for your child’s next school year. If you have any questions, please give us a call.