Kindergarten Registration

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Do you have a child that will start Kindergarten in the 2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration Graphicschool year?
We look forward to meeting all of our new Kindergarten students, and we're excited to get everyone registered and ready for school to begin on August 8, 2024!
New Kindergarten students who follow the steps below will receive a Home of a Future Panther - Ready for Kindergarten Yard Sign once you complete the registration process!
Pelham students in Kindergarten through 5th grade attend Pelham Oaks Elementary and Pelham Ridge Elementary. Please visit the Zoning page for details about elementary school attendance zones.

In order to register your child for kindergarten, follow these steps:  

STEP 1 - 
Set up a PowerSchool account and complete Online Registration for your student.
Online Registration should be completed PRIOR to the Kindergarten Registration day at the school where your student is zoned (Step 2).

Click the appropriate link below to get started - 
English
Spanish


Enter all required information to set up your account. The account is meant to be created by an adult family member.

It is important to create only one account per household so that the system will be able to save and access your information correctly.


STEP 2 -
Attend registration at the school where your student is zoned.
Visit the Zoning page to determine which elementary school your student is zoned to attend.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 FROM 3:30 - 6 PM AND WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 FROM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AT PELHAM OAKS AND PELHAM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
 

STEP 3 - 
In order to register your child for kindergarten, several documents are required.

IMPORTANT -
Please bring COPIES of all documents to your registration appointment. Please do not ask school staff to print documents. We can NOT accept emails with documents attached or electronic versions of the documents. If you do not have documents as required, you will be asked to come back with all the information prepared to submit at another time. 

What to Bring - 

  • Parent or legal guardian must enroll the student. A photo ID is required.
  • Current, up-to-date Alabama Immunization Form for student
  • Birth Certificate for student
  • Custody Papers, if applicable. (If mother and father are listed on birth certificate but not living in the same household we need custody paperwork. Final/current order with judge's signature must be submitted.)
  • Proof of Residence - All students are required to provide TWO (2) of the following residence verification documents (must be in parent/legal guardian's name):
    • Current utility bill or utility deposit receipt (disconnect notices are not allowed). NOTE: Two different utility bills or receipts from the following are acceptable: Alabama Power, Pelham Water, Spire, Internet/Cable Providers (Spectrum, Dish, AT&T U-verse), Southwest Water, Shelby County Water, Huntley, Green Park, or Grand Reserve utility statements.
    • Current lease agreement (listing occupants) OR receipt for rent or house payment (must include address)
    • Current U.S. government communication (i.e. Social Security, income tax)
    • Property deed (parent/legal guardian must reside full-time at the residence)
    • Current vehicle registration (car tag)
    • Current home owner's or renter's insurance policy

For Kindergarten enrollees only - The proof of residence verification needs to be completed during your registration appointment AND during summer verification for proof of residence.

SAVE THE DATE FOR KINDERGARTEN CAMP!

July 9-11, 2024 
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM


You can also view this information in our Registration Step By Step Guide. (Click here for Spanish version.)

If you have questions about any of the steps in the Kindergarten Registration process, please call the school where your student is zoned to attend.