Kindergarten Registration

Residents of New Hanover County with children that will be five years of age on or before August 31, 2014 are asked to register their children for kindergarten during the registration period, February 24-March 7. Upcoming kindergarten students must be registered at the school within their residence attendance area. Residents unsure of their attendance area can contact NHCS student support services at 251-2929 or 254-4292.

Students do not need to be present for registration and parents should plan to spend 15 minutes to complete the registration process.

To enroll a child in kindergarten, parents must present the following:

  • Child's original certified birth certificate
  • Proof of Residence (Copy of a current lease, deed, property tax or homeowner’s insurance policy). Utility bills or Vehicle tax will NOT be accepted
  • Social Security Card (optional)
  • Certificate of Immunization showing: Child’s name and address , Parent/guardian/responsible person name and address , Child’s date of birth , Sex of the child, Number of vaccine doses given , Dates the vaccine doses were given , Name and address of the physician or health department administering the required immunizations.
  • Photo Identification ( Valid driver’s license, ID card or passport )

During the registration process the Kindergarten Health Assessment form will be given to parents/legal guardians and must be completed and returned to the school prior to August 26, 2014.

For any questions regarding kindergarten registration, parents are asked to contact the principal of the elementary school in their attendance area. A complete list of NHCS elementary principals and contact numbers is available at http://www.nhcs.net/support/enrollment/kindergarten_registration.htm