School Year 2025-26 Student Registration

Registration for Kindergarten, new, and returning students will begin February 3, 2025. What you need to know:

Incoming new students with siblings currently attending Unit 4 may complete their registration online

Student Registration Timeline:

Registration opens for all students on Monday, February 3, 2025. Kindergarten registration closes May 1, while New and Returning 1-12 closes May 30. Registration will not be available after May 30, as we will be transitioning to a new Student Information System, Synergy, during this time.

We are hosting three Kindergarten Information Nights for incoming Kindergarten families

  • January 30, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Garden Hills Academy (This session includes a meet and greet with Principals)

  • February 6, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., South Side Elementary

  • February 11, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Carrie Busey Elementary

Tours will be offered at each of our elementary schools for incoming elementary families

  • Barkstall, Carrie Busey, Bottenfield, IPA, Kenwood, Robeson

    • Tuesday, February 18th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    • Thursday, March 6th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Westview, Dr. Howard, South Side, Booker T. Washington, Stratton, Garden Hills

    • Thursday, February 20th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    • Tuesday, March 4th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The requirements for proof of residency have been updated to allow for more flexibility

  • CATEGORY I (One document required)

    • Most recent property tax bill or Form 1098 (homeowners) (proof of payment requirement removed)

    • Mortgage Papers (homeowners)

    • Signed and dated current lease (renters)

    • Letter of Residence to be used when the person seeking to enroll a student is living with a District Resident (7:60-AP2, E2)

  • CATEGORY II (Two documents showing proper address are required)

    • Driver’s license, State ID, or Consulate ID

    • Voter registration card

    • Most recent cable or internet bill

    • Most recent utility bill (gas, water, electric, sewer, or trash)

    • Current homeowners/renters insurance policy and premium payment receipt

    • Current vehicle registration (new)

    • Current IDHS public aid notification letter for SNAP or TANF benefits (new)

We have multiple in-person registration opportunities planned

See the Registration Flyer for a list of upcoming in-person registration events. These events will also be posted to the District Calendar.

Where can I learn more?

  • The Registration Guide (Spanish and French versions coming soon) provides an overview of the Student Assignment Process, details the history and focus of each of our schools, and more.

  • The Registration Flyer (Spanish and French versions coming soon) provides a brief overview of important dates, events, and requirements for registration.

  • Visit the Student Assignment Process Page for more details about the Student Assignment Process.

  • The Enrollment Information Page will be updated once the registration window opens with links to Online Registration.