Enrollment

Now accepting enrollment for the 2023-24 school year!

Thank you for choosing Kent City Community Schools! We look forward to educating your child.

New Student Registration - Kindergarten/ECSE/Y5 through 12th Grade

To begin the enrollment process, please verify your Resident District - This link will assist in verifying what school district you reside in.

If you reside within the Kent City Community Schools district, please continue on to Step 1.
If you do not reside within the KCCS district please follow the steps below:
- If enrolling for the 2023-24 school year, complete the Non-Resident Application. Upon approval, you will receive an email regarding your next steps in enrollment.

Step 1: Complete the Pre-Registration Form
Once your pre-registration form has been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the registration process (usually within 24-48 hrs).

**Please only submit one pre-registration per student, as it could delay the process.

Step 2: Parent Portal
Set up your Parent Portal account according to the instructions you receive in your email.

Step 3: Complete Electronic Enrollment Forms
Complete the New Student Enrollment Packet via the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Step 4: Required Documentation
Upload your child's required documentation through your PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you're taking a picture, please make sure the document is flat, not on an angle, and crop out the background.

Official Birth Certificate (The Michigan Missing Children’s Act (MCL 380.1135) requires that you provide a copy of the child’s original birth certificate when you are enrolling in school. If you do not meet this requirement within 30 days, the school must notify local law enforcement.)
- Information for parents to obtain a certified copy of the birth certificate:
  - Children Born in the State of Michigan
    - Call 517-335-8666
    - Kent County
    - Muskegon County
    - Newaygo County
    - Ottawa County
  - Children Born in The United States
    - You may call VitalChek at 800-255-2414 or visit the VitalCheck website
Immunization Record (up-to-date immunizations required)
- Requirements for children from Birth to 6 Years Old
- Requirements for children 7 to 18 Years Old
Proof of Residency (Rental/Lease Agreement, Mortgage Statement, or Utility Bill dated within the last 60 days, Voter Registration)
Custody/Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
Withdrawal Papers (if transferring during the school year)
Current IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
Health Appraisal (required for Kindergarten enrollees and must be signed by a physician)

Please note: your child will not be fully registered until all online enrollment forms have been completed and all required documents have been received.

Step 5: Final Communication
Receive placement/start information from the building staff.