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From new students to returning students, we are here to help seamlessly guide you through the registration process that best fits you and your child's needs. Please select any of the options below and you'll be directed to the appropriate next steps by registration type.

Please note - a student's school start date is 2-3 business days after registration is finalized.

Registration for 2026-27 will be available by Monday, February 2nd.
Please continue to check our site for updates.

Infant/Toddler & PreK

Incoming & Rising Kindergarteners

New, Previous D65 & Evaluation Students

1st-8th grade students

Required Registration Students

Rising 6th Grade and Current District 65 Students Required To Register (EXCLUDING preschool families)

Temporary Living Situations

Students experiencing transitional housing

Selective Enrollment Options
Learn about the academically enhanced programming and magnet school options for District 65 students

District 65 Open Houses

Last updated January 20, 2026.

Elementary Open Houses

School, address	Date	Time	additional Information
Dawes Elementary 440 Dodge Ave.	February 19	5:30-6:15 p.m.	Intended for new families who will be entering 1st-5th grade.
Dawes Elementary 440 Dodge Ave.	March 19	5:30-6:15 p.m.	Intended for new families who will be entering kindergarten.
Dewey Elementary 1551 Wesley Ave.	February 23	5-6 p.m.
Dewey Elementary 1551 Wesley Ave.	March 26	5-6 p.m.
Foster Elementary Opening 2026-27 school year	February 4	5:30-7:30 p.m.	Open house opportunities will take place at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center (1655 Foster St.). Construction remains ongoing for Foster Elementary.
Foster Elementary Opening 2026-27 school year
Lincoln Elementary 910 Forest Ave.	February 12	5-6 p.m.
Lincoln Elementary 910 Forest Ave.	March 26	5-6 p.m.
Lincolnwood Elementary 2600 Colfax St.	February 19	5:30-6:30 p.m.	Enter through Door 1 (main entrance).
Lincolnwood Elementary 2600 Colfax St.	March 19	5-6 p.m.	Enter through Door 1 (main entrance).
Oakton Elementary 436 Ridge Ave.	February 26	4:30-5:30 p.m.
Oakton Elementary 436 Ridge Ave.	March 19	4:30-5:30 p.m.
Orrington Elementary 2636 Orrington Ave.	February 19	5:30-6:30 p.m.
Orrington Elementary 2636 Orrington Ave.	March 19	5:30-6:30 p.m.
Walker Elementary 3601 Church St.	February 19	5:30-6:30 p.m.	Enter through Door 1.
Walker Elementary 3601 Church St.	March 19	5:30-6:30 p.m.	Enter through Door 1.
Washington Elementary 914 Ashland Ave.	February 23	5:30-7 p.m.
Washington Elementary 914 Ashland Ave.	March 24	5:30-7 p.m.
Willard Elementary 2700 Hurd Ave.	February 24	5:30-6:30 p.m.
Willard Elementary 2700 Hurd Ave.	March 19	5:30-6:30 p.m.

Middle School Open Houses

School, address	Date	Time
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton St.	February 19	6:30-7:30 p.m.
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton St.	March 26	6:30-7:30 p.m.
Haven Middle School 2417 Prairie Ave.	January 28	6:30-7:30 p.m.
Haven Middle School 2417 Prairie Ave.
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf St.	February 25	5-6 p.m.
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf St.	March 25	5-6 p.m.

Magnet School Open Houses

School, address	Date	Time	additional information
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School 2425 Greenwood St.	January 13	7-8 p.m.	See flyer
	January 22	7-8 p.m.
	February 10	7-8 p.m.
	February 19	7-8 p.m.

Student Registration Location and Hours

All student registrations are completed at Joseph E. Hill Education Center (JEH) 1500 McDaniel Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201.

We are available, by appointment, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EXCEPT Wednesdays.
Saturday and evening hours, during busy registration season, by appointment.

Registration Questions?

Please contact our Registration Team at (847) 859-8065 or email registrationinfo@district65.net

Sign-up for Evanston's Savings for Success program!

Savings for Success is a program that provides Evanston D65 families with a way to work together to save for their children's futures. It's a rewards and savings program designed to make post-high school education more accessible and achievable for all District 65 students. Parents/guardians with a child in kindergarten, first, and sixth grade in any District 65 school can sign up!

It's FREE and provides $50 to $100 to initially fund your child's account. Complete this inquiry form to start the enrollment process.

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