- Evanston/Skokie School District 65
- Incoming Kindergarteners
Kindergarten Registration
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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.
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Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year
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.
Learn more about the Kindergarten Experience
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Kindergarten Registration Presentations and Overview
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
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Join us! 2023-2024 School Year Kindergarten Registration Information Sessions
Learn more about Kindergarten Registration for 2023-2024
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.
Sessions
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/2408001331Wednesday, January 18, 2023 7:00 p.m.
English Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/6403483408
Spanish Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/2408001331Wednesday, February 15, 2023 7:00 p.m.
English Zoom link: https://district65.zoom.us/j/6403483408
Spanish Zoom link:https://district65.zoom.us/j/2408001331Wednesday, March 15, 2023 7:00 p.m.
District 65 Admin Building 1500 McDaniel Ave.Evanston, IL 60201 -
Magnet School Open Houses
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 House
March 13, 2023 - Virtual
7:30 p.m.
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Elementary School Open Houses
Elementary School Open Houses
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 -
Kindergarten Playdates
Playdates 2023
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, ILSaturdays, 4/29/2023 - 6/03/2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. View flyer Lincolnwood Elementary
2600 Colfax St., Evanston, ILTuesday 6/13/2023 6:00-7:00 p.m. Lincoln Elementary at Twiggs Park
1901 Simpson St., Evanston, ILSaturday 8/12/2023 9:00-10:30 a.m. Lincoln Elementary
2600 Colfax St., Evanston, ILSaturday 8/19/2023 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Registration Forms and Documents
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.
- D65 Eligibility Process - Infant and Toddlers
- 30 Day Notice - Birth Certificate Form
- Birth Certificate Affidavit (DCFS Only)
- Missing Birth Certificate Affidavit (ENGLISH)
- Falta la Declaración Jurada del Certificado de Nacimiento (ESPAÑOL)
- Residency Validation Form (ENGLISH)
- Residency Validation Form (SPANISH)
- Residency Verification - Proof of Address (ENGLISH)
- Verificación de Residencia (ESPAÑOL)
- McKinney-Vento (Temporary Living Situations) Common Form (ENGLISH)
- McKinney-Vento (Situaciones de Vivienda Temporal) Forma Común (ESPAÑOL)
- Permissive Transfer Application
- Media Consent Form
- Formulario de Consentimiento de Medios
- Good Standing Affidavit (ENGLISH)
- Buen Estado de la Declaración Jurada (ESPAÑOL)
- Consent to Release Records (ENGLISH)
- Consentimiento para Publicar Registros (ESPAÑOL)
- ISBE Transfer Form
- Immunization Form
- Planned Absence Form (3-9 Days)
- Planned Absence Form (10 or more days)
- State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form
- State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form
- State of Illinois Eye Examination Report
- Request to Attend a Home School