Last modified: March 21, 2023
Spring Kindergarten Registration
Welcome, we are excited for your child to join Provo City School District!
The following will provide you with information regarding the spring registration of your incoming Kindergarten student in the Fall of 2023. Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1 are eligible for enrollment. For a Kindergartner seeking enrollment for the current school year visit our New Student Registration page.
Find your Boundary School
To know the school in your boundary please visit our School Boundary Locator page, if you have any questions, our Student & Family Services office can help you find your school. Call 801-374-4838.
Attend a School other than your Boundary School
Students interested in enrolling in a school but who live outside the school boundaries may apply online through the Open Enrollment Application. Parents interested in a transfer for their students are requested to review the open enrollment policy, the process, and fill out the online application. Please visit the Open Enrollment page to learn more about the process.
Transportation
Elementary school students who live further than 1.5 miles from the closest entrance to the school grounds are eligible for bus transportation. Students that attend a school through an Open Enrollment application do not have access to bus services. To learn more about bus routes and transportation policies visit the Transfinder page. You may also confirm information with the transportation department at 801-374-4860 or with your school.
Individuals with Disabilities
Provo City School District is interested in alleviating any unnecessary stress to individuals with disabilities. When students with disabilities are beginning school for the first time in a Provo school, they and their parents are encouraged to visit the school to identify barriers, which may require adaptations to accommodate their needs. To expedite any such accommodations, early contact with the Principal will be helpful.
Immunizations
For kindergarten attendance during the 2023/2024 school year, Utah State law requires the following immunizations for the protection of your child and others from communicable diseases:
- 5 DTaP*
- 4 Polio*
- 2 MMR
- 3 Hepatitis B
- 2 Hepatitis A
- 2 Varicella (Chickenpox)** *The 5th DTP and 4th Polio immunizations need to be given after the child’s 4th birthday, the first MMR and Chickenpox vaccines must be given after the first birthday.
** Documentation of varicella disease or “chicken pox” must be confirmed by your licensed healthcare provider if no varicella immunization has been given.
Immunizations are available from your personal physician or from the Utah County Health Department (UCHD) at the following times and locations. If your child needs immunizations and you will be getting them at UCHD, please take your records of previous immunizations when you go.
151 S. University Ave. Suite 1900, Provo Mon, Tues, Fri. 8:00 to 5:00 151 S. University Ave. Suite 1900, Provo Wed. 8:00 to 7:00 151 S. University Ave. Suite 1900, Provo Thurs. 9:00 to 5:00 599 S. 500 E. Suite 2, American Fork Mon. thru Fri. 8:00 to 4:30 285 N State Rd. 198 3rd floor, Payson Mon. thru Fri 8:00 to 11:30 & 1:00 to 4:30
You can download here the complete letter from the Utah County Health Department.
TB testing
Utah County requires proof of tuberculosis testing for some foreign-born students entering schools for the first time, and students who have lived in a some foreign country for six months or more within the past five years. Please check the list to see if a TB test will be required.
Immunization Exemptions
To claim a personal, religious or medical exemption, the legal guardian must complete an online educational module (free of charge) and provide a copy of the completed form to the school official. Completion of the online educational module can be done at the Health Department if you do not have access to a computer. For a medical exemption, a written note from a licensed health care provider must be provided along with a copy of the completed online educational module. It should state the physical condition of the student, and why that vaccine would endanger the student’s life or health.
Physicals
A physical examination, including vision screening, and a dental examination are recommended for students entering kindergarten, for the first time. Although exams are not mandatory, they are encouraged as a means of assisting parents and teachers to remain well informed about the child’s physical well-being. Utah County Health Dept. Wellness Clinic performs physicals for $35. Appointments can be made by calling 801-851-7031. Physical and dental exams and immunizations are advised in the Spring and early Summer to avoid crowds in the fall.
Medications During School Hours
If your student has any medical condition that needs attention during school time, please contact the school nurse.
School Meals for Kindergartners
The Child Nutrition program strives to improve student achievement through nutrition. If your child is attending the regular half-day kinder program they will have access to one meal (Morning session – Breakfast / Afternoon session – Lunch). For those students that participate in the all-day program for Kindergarten they will have access to both breakfast and lunch.
· Breakfast costs is $1.50/Reduced price is $0.30
· Lunch costs is $2.00/Reduced price is $0.40
· The cost of a 2nd meal is equal to that of an adult price of $2.00 for breakfast /$4.00 for lunch
To look at school menus, apply for free or reduced meals, or special diet accommodations, visit the Child Nutrition page or call 801-374-4866.
Kindergarten Readiness Skills
For a comprehensive list of resources check out our Kindergarten Readiness Skills page. It includes the “Here We Come!” pamphlet from the Utah State Board of Education and many other links with resources to help your child as they transition into Kindergarten. Visit this page as often as it may be necessary.
Registration
Registration is a 3-step process, mainly done online.
Step 1
Submit basic information through the preregistration link beginning March 1st.
The school’s registrar will create a Powerschool Parent Account and send you an email with further instructions. This process will happen once the school begins their Kindergarten process, please refer to the schedule below to know specific dates. Registrations that are submitted outside of the set period will experience some delay, once school starts, it will only be a matter of days to complete the process. Please contact your school’s registrar to get a more accurate idea.
Step 2
Login to Powerschool using the information sent to you in the email from the registrar. This second portion should take approximately 20-30 min. If you need assistance, please contact your school, or visit the Student Services office at 280 W 940 N Provo.
Step 3
Take the following documents to the school.
Child’s birth certificate (the name that appears on the birth certificate will be used on all official school records.) Child’s immunization records – including dates of all shots, or exception certificates. Children may register but cannot attend school until immunizations are up to date and a copy of the record has been turned into the school. Please see the information about immunization for more details. Proof of address (example: utility bill or rental agreement) Parent’s Photo ID TB testing (if applicable)** **Please check the information found under TB testing for specific requirements.
Please do not send any documentation through email, use one of the following methods to submit your documents.
Send Registered Mail – parents would mail the documents to the schools Call the school and make arrangements to submit the paperwork. For registration to be complete both the online information and the above-named items must be received by the school.
If you know of families with kindergarten-age children who will be attending school next year, please share this information with them.
Spring Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2023-24
Please note that these dates only mark the beginning of each school’s Spring Registration Kindergarten students. You do not need to bring your child for registration. Open Houses will be schedule towards the beginning of the school year and will give you and your child the opportunity to meet the teachers, visit the classrooms and tour the school. All placement evaluations will happen once the school year starts and the school will contact you with a set appointment time.
Amelia Earhart Elementary
Number: 801-370-4630
Registrar: Jaime Oldham
Upon completing the online process, parents can call and set up an appointment for an in-person visit on March 20-23 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
Please visit amelia.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Canyon Crest Elementary
Phone Number: 801-221-9873
Registrar: Tiffany McCloud
Please complete the online portion of Kindergarten Registration process starting March 1. Please bring required documents (e.g., birth certificate, immunization report, proof of residency, etc.) to Canyon Crest the week of March 20 – March 24 sometime between 9:00am – 2:00pm
Please visit canyoncrest.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Edgemont Elementary
Phone Number: 801-221-9984
Registrar: Stephanie Flygare
Upon completing the online process, parents can drop off documentation March 20-23 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Please visit edgemont.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Franklin Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4925
Registrar: Rosario Hansen
Upon completing the online process, parents can call and set up an appointment for an in-person visit on April 17-21 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Please visit franklin.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Lakeview Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4990
Registrar: Gabriela Lopez
Upon completing the online process, parents can drop documentation off during school hours.
Please visit lakeview.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Provo Peaks Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4940
Registrar: Maria Thurston
Upon completing the online process, parents can visit the school in person, March 21-24, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Please visit peaks.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Provost Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4960
Registrar: Aidelin Gonzalez
Upon completing the online process, parents can drop documentation off during school hours on March 20-24.
Please visit provost.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Rock Canyon Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4935
Registrar: Kimberly Fountain
Upon completing the online process, parents can visit in person on March 24 from 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM.
Please visit rockcanyon.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Spring Creek Elementary
Phone Number: 801-370-4650
Registrar: Debbie Harker
Upon completing the online process, parents can call and set up an appointment to drop off documents starting March 13th.
Please visit springcreek.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Sunset View Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4950
Registrar: Flor Ruelas
Upon completing the online process, parents can call and set up an appointment for an in-person visit on March 20-23 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Please visit sunset.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Timpanogos Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4955
Registrar: Rachel Krushinsky
Upon completing the online process, parents can visit the school in person, March 20-24, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Please visit timpanogos.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Wasatch Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4910
Registrar: Becky Robinson
Upon completing the online process, parents can visit the school in person, March 20-23, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Please visit wasatch.provo.edu for more information about the school.
Westridge Elementary
Phone Number: 801-374-4870
Registrar: Linda Phillips
Upon completing the online process, parents can drop off documentation March 20-24, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Please visit westridge.provo.edu for more information about the school.
If you would like to make a request for morning or afternoon start time, please contact the school directly and talk to the registrar. If you have questions about the enrollment process you may contact your school or call the Student Services Office at 801.374.4838.