General Information

School facilities exist primarily for the instruction and benefit of district students. However, when the facilities are not needed for district purposes the Los Altos School District recognizes its obligation to make its facilities available for public use and encourages the use of school buildings and grounds by the community for educational, recreational, civic, and cultural activities to the extent possible under the law. In doing so, it is the district's intent to first serve the youth of our community.

How to Reserve a Facility

All requests for the use of district facilities are now accepted online through FSDirect, our CommunityUse calendar and request system.  You can enroll online and enter requests for after-hours facility usage by following a few easy steps. As part of the request procedure, first-time users will have to create an account.  All future requests will require you to login using your account information.

First Time Users:

• How to Request Access - User's Guide  I  Instructional Video
• Self Register for a User Account

Requests will go to LASD administration for approval.  You will receive an email confirmation once your request has been approved.  Your request will not be approved until you have supplied the district with a current Certificate of Insurance and Additional Insured Endorsement (click for sample). To upload your current insurance certificate, click here. 

Once your organization has been approved, you may now submit a request to reserve a facility.  These requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the event. All use fees must be paid prior to the start of your event/session.

Requesting Use of a Facility:

• How to Submit a Request for Facility Usage - User's Guide  
• Submit a Request
• Use Fee Schedule for 2024-2025

You should receive an email notification confirming your request was received along with a schedule ID number, followed by an email confirming or denying your request.  Once all approvals are obtained, your request will be activated and an invoice will be emailed to you for use fees.

    After-School Enrichment Providers: Please review this checklist for information about registering your program for after-school offerings.

Questions?

If you have questions about reserving a facility in the district or are having trouble submitting a request, please contact Sandra Bush in Business Services at (650) 947-1164 or sbush@lasdschools.org.