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2025-26 Kindergarten Kick-Off & Registration

Kindergarten Kick-Off

We are excited to welcome the Class of 2038 to the York County School Division! Join us as we kick off Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year. Any child who is five years old on or before September 30, 2025 may attend kindergarten next year.

Kick-Off Events

Each elementary school will host an open house to share an overview of the kindergarten program and assist parents with the registration process. Dates and times for each school’s event are listed below. If you aren’t sure which school your child will attend, please view the attendance zones or call (757) 898-0300.

Registration Information

The division's online Student Information Pre-Registration form is the first step in the registration process. The form allows parents to save time by inputting their information directly into the division's student management system. Once the online form is submitted, parents will complete the registration in person, which takes place at the school during normal business hours. Parents are encouraged to call and schedule appointments, and to begin the process early, even if all four required documents are not readily available. Any documents not available must be presented prior to the first day of school.

Registration Process starts March 31

Age Requirement

Any child, who is five years old on or before September 30, may attend kindergarten during the 2025-26 school year.

Required Records

The following documents are required for enrollment in the York County School Division:

• The child's original certificate of birth or a certified copy
• School Entrance Physical
• Immunization certificate (MCH-213G)
• Two proof-of-residency forms:
  • A copy of lease or mortgage
  • A copy of a utility bill

Parents should contact the school for alternate proof-of-residency documents.

Physicals & Immunizations

A School Entrance Physical and Immunization Certificate (MCH-213G) may be obtained from any York County public school, the Peninsula Health Department, any family practice medical office, or military medical clinic. The comprehensive physical may be conducted by either a public or private health office and must be dated within one year of school entry to kindergarten. Documented proof of the immunizations is also required.

*A conditional enrollment, as specified in the Code of Virginia 22.1-271.2,B, certifies that a child has received at least one dose of each of the vaccines required by the State Board of Health for attending school and that the child has a plan for the completion of his/her requirements within 90 calendar days of enrollment.