Kindergarten Enrollment
Welcome to Kindergarten!
Children who are 5 years old before August 21, 2026 are eligible for entrance into Kindergarten at WCS for the 2026-27 school year. Registration officially opens on February 28th and packets will be available at our Kindergarten Exploration Event.
Kindergarten Exploration 2/28/2026
Kindergarten-eligible children and their families are invited to our registration kick-off event - Kindergarten Exploration! Come explore our Kindergarten program, meet teachers, and pick up your Kindergarten Registration Packet.
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon (stop by anytime)
Where: Holmes Elementary, 1350 W. Truesdell St
RSVP and/or request more information here
Kindergarten at WCS
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.
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!
We can't wait to meet our newest Hurricane kids!
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 Ohio Dept. of Health Summary for School Attendance (pdf online link) for additional information.
When does a child become eligible for Kindergarten at WCS?
If your child turns 5 on or before August 21, 2026 for the 2026-27 school year, then they are eligible to register for Kindergarten.
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)
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment 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.
