Kindergarten Enrollment
Welcome to Kindergarten at WCS
Children who are 5 years old on or before August 1st are eligible for entrance into Kindergarten at WCS for the upcoming school year. Registration officially opens on March 1st each year.
- Parents can request a digital packet or pick up a paper packet at Central Office (341 S Nelson Ave)
Our District offers:
- Full day kindergarten with experienced teachers
- Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, and Computer for all students starting in Kindergarten
- Support for students with disabilities
- Speech and Language Pathology support
- Dedicated school counselor
- Engaging curriculum and lessons
- and so much more!
Our kindergarteners learn more than just their ABCs. They learn how to play and learn collaboratively. Each day they are provided opportunities to learn how to be safe, kind, and responsible, building a better learning environment for all students.
Kindergarten Parent Orientation
WCS will be hosting Parent Orientation nights for incoming kindergarten parents. Orientation night is designed to give parents an in-depth look into the Kindergarten experience at Holmes Elementary.
- May 1, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
- May 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Register for one of the Orientation events at the link below.
Parent Orientation Registration
This meeting is for parents. Our Open House in August will be for both parents and students. More information will follow as the date approaches.
Note: Enrollment cannot be completed at our Orientation. Please utilize FinalForms to complete your child's Kindergarten enrollment.
Scheduling a Kindergarten Assessment
The enrollment office and Holmes Elementary staff will follow-up with you via phone or e-mail with the following information after you have completed all the required materials for registration:
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A kindergarten assessment appointment date and time
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Your student’s first day of school
Check out the FAQs at the bottom of this page to learn more about Kindergarten assessments.
Transportation Survey - Riding a bus
Complete our Transportation Interest Survey (form opens March 1st) if you plan for your student to ride a bus to school. You will receive an official survey to confirm a transportation request in the summer months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Required Documents and Immunizations
The following documents are required to register a child in the Wilmington City Schools’ Kindergarten program:
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Birth Certificate or Passport
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Social Security Card or copy of Federal Income Tax return showing child’s Social Security Number
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Custody Papers (if applicable)
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Proof of Residency (current utility bill, rental agreement, mortgage closing document – Note: Driver’s License is not acceptable proof of residency).
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Parent Social Security
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Parent Driver’s License
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Immunization Records (copy of immunizations that have been given as of registration day; must also provide complete immunization records which include KDG boosters prior to the first day of school if immunizations not complete at time of registration). The Ohio Revised code has established immunization requirements regarding entry into kindergarten. State law requires the following immunizations:
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DtaP or DTP: Five (5) doses
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Polio: Four (4) doses
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Hepatitis B: Three (3) doses
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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Two (2) doses
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Chickenpox (Varicella): Two (2) doses or signed statement by parent of natural disease with day, month, and year.
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Please see the Clinton County Health District Information (doc) for immunization clinics available at the Health Dept.
When does a child become eligible for Kindergarten at WCS?
If your child turns 5 on or before August 1st, then they are eligible to register for Kindergarten that Fall.
Can I register my student the night of the Kindergarten Orientation
No. You will register them online through FinalForms. See the Enrollment page for information on using FinalForms. Please be sure to take care of all registration steps prior to this event.
How can I prepare my child for Kindergarten
There are lots of ways that families can help their children prepare for Kindergarten. If you are looking for resources, here are some handy videos, links, and documents to get you started.**
Ohio's Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (YouTube video from Ohio Dept. of Education and Workforce)
Ready For Kindergarten (pdf - Ohio Dept. of Education and Workforce)
Fostering Healthy Social and Emotions Development in Young Children (pdf - talkingisteaching.org)
Helping Your Child Make Successful Transitions: Home to School (pdf - Ohio Dept. of Education and Workforce)
Talk, Read, and Sing Together Every Day! (Ohio Dept. of Education and Workforce- Topics)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for Families (Ohio Dept. of Education and Workforce)
**The links in this area will let you leave the District's website. The linked sites are not under the control of the District and the District is not responsible for the contents of any linked sites, or any links contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. The District is providing these links to you only as a convenience and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by the District.
