Poland Local Schools to have kindergarten registration

Registration for children entering kindergarten at Poland Local Schools this fall will be offered on two consecutive Saturdays - March 7 and 14. Children presently enrolled in Poland kindergarten need not register for the first grade.

All kindergarten registrations will take place at Union Elementary School, located at 30 Riverside Drive, from 9 a.m. until noon on both days. There are no guarantees as to which school your child will attend in the fall. Attendance will be determined based on enrollment numbers. You will be able to register your child for the preschool/after care programs at Union Elementary on these dates. New students entering Poland school next fall in grades 1-4 may register at this time, as well. It is not necessary to bring your child or siblings to the registration process.

Parents or guardians must provide the following information in original form. It is imperative that you bring these items at the time of registration. The school cannot register without them:

1. The child’s original, raised seal, birth certificate and Social Security Card

2. The child’s immunization records

3. Proof of residency (mortgage documents, house closing papers or rental agreement)

4. Parent identification (drivers license and two current utility bills or credit card statements)

5. If applicable, custody papers

No registration papers will be given out before March 7. There will be no exceptions.

A child entering kindergarten must be 5-years-old on or before Aug. 1 to be eligible for admission. Those entering first grade must be 6-years-old on or before Aug. 1. If your child attended another school for kindergarten and has a birthday after Aug. 1, you will be referred to the school psychologist before your child is enrolled.

A screening program is planned for March 30-31. Parents will be given an appointment time for the screening during the registration process. It is important that all incoming kindergarten students are registered and screened. For questions, call North secretary, Mrs. Morrow, at 330-757-7008.