Enrollment in kindergarten is the start of an exciting new adventure for children and their families. Our caring educators and principals can't wait to welcome your children to their new school! Below, you will find all of the information needed to register your child for kindergarten.
Children must be five-years-old on or before September 1 to register for kindergarten. Students are assigned to an attendance-area school based on the address of their residency.
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year opened on December 5, 2022 and remains ongoing.
The selective enrollment programs and magnet school options lottery application is open from December 5, 2022, through March 31, 2023. This application is embedded in the online registration form for kindergarten students.
Click one of the buttons below to complete the online registration form to begin the registration process for your student.
Note: When registering for the current school year, a student's school start date is 2-3 business days after registration is finalized.
Please review the presentation below to gain more information and insight into District 65's Kindergarten registration process. For questions related to the registration process, please contact our team at registrationinfo@district65.net or by phone at (847)-859-8065.
District 65 Kindergarten Registration Overview
Distrito 65 Inscripción a Kindergarten
A Day in the Life of a District 65 Kindergartener
District 65 Kindergarten Orientation - Magnet Schools and Selective Enrollment Programs Presentation
District 65 Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens on Monday, December 5, 2022. Families can register their incoming kindergarten students by visiting https://www.district65.net/kindergarten. Children must be five years old on or before September 1 to register for kindergarten and are assigned to an attendance-area school based on their residency address.
We will host monthly orientation sessions in English and Spanish from November - March.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 7:00 p.m.
English Zoom link: https://district65.zoom.us/j/6403483408
Spanish Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/2408001331
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:00 p.m.
English Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/6403483408
Spanish Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/2408001331
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:00 p.m.
English Zoom link: https://district65.zoom.us/j/6403483408
Spanish Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/2408001331
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:00 p.m.
District 65 Admin Building 1500 McDaniel Ave.Evanston, IL 60201
You're Invited to an Introduction to King Arts!Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m.
(All Grades)
Enter at the Greenwood Entrance (near the corner of Greenwood & McDaniel). The presentation is in the library.
Fill out an Interest Survey and we'll be in touch!
Dr. Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies Kindergarten Open HouseMarch 13, 2023 - Virtual
7:30 p.m.
(All Grades)
| SCHOOL | DATE | TIME | DOOR ENTRY | FOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawes | March 30, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Main Entrance (Door #1) | Kindergarten Families |
| Dewey | March 2, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten Families |
| Kingsley | March 16, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten Families |
| Lincoln | April 13, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten & New Families |
| Lincolnwood | April 20, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten & New Families |
| Oakton | March 16, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten Families |
| Orrington | April 12, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten Focus & New Families |
| Walker | April 20, 2023 | 6:00 PM | Main Entrance (Door #1) | Kindergarten Families |
| Washington | March 23, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten & New Families |
| Willard | April 25, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Main Entrance | Kindergarten & New Families |
Children play together, and adults have time to get to know each other. Current and prospective families are welcome.
| Location | DATE(s) | TIME | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton Elementary 436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL |
Saturdays, 4/29/2023 - 6/03/2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | View flyer |
| Lincolnwood Elementary 2600 Colfax St., Evanston, IL |
Tuesday 6/13/2023 | 6:00-7:00 p.m. | |
| Lincoln Elementary at Twiggs Park 1901 Simpson St., Evanston, IL |
Saturday 8/12/2023 | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | |
| Lincoln Elementary 2600 Colfax St., Evanston, IL |
Saturday 8/19/2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
Frequently requested documents that may be needed to complete the student registration process are located below. While not all of these documents may be necessary to complete registration, they are provided as a resource. If you have questions or concerns about a particular form, please feel free to contact the Registration Team registrationinfo@district65.net.
