Online registration for kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year is now open!

Students entering kindergarten at District 2 attend one of two schools: Richmond Grade School or Spring Grove Elementary. If you need help or are unsure which school your student will attend, take a look at our boundary map. You can also reach out to one of the school offices or the Transportation Department.

No screening is required. Previously, incoming kindergarteners were required to undergo an assessment before starting school. After extensive discussions with teachers and administrators, we’ve decided to discontinue that screening process. Among other factors, we found that the eight months between the screening and the start of school is a long period of time; significant growth occurs for young children, both intellectually and emotionally, making the screener results less valuable.

Instead, we’ll rely on the Kindergarten Individual Development Survey (KIDS), another assessment tool we have used for the past 10 years. KIDS is administered by kindergarten teachers during the first 40 days of school and offers a better picture of development, helping teachers provide more tailored support to individual students.

Here's what you'll need before school starts. These documents can be uploaded during the online registration process or turned into the school office. Your child will not be able to attend school until all required forms are submitted.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

• An official copy of your child's birth certificate

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Three documents providing proof of residency is required for ALL students. Acceptable documents include:

• Utility bills (Nicor, ComEd, etc.)

• Rental lease

• Mortgage statement

• Property tax bill

HEALTH FORMS

Illinois state law requires the following health exams and forms be completed prior to entry into kindergarten:

• Child Health Exam and immunizations

• Vision Exam performed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist

• Dental Exam

Forms that may apply (not required):

• Medication Authorization if your student needs medication to be given during the school day

• Allergy Packet

All school registration is online. You do not need to complete registration in one sitting; you may save your information and return at a later time. The application is not considered complete until you hit the submit button, after which you will no longer be able to make changes.

Need computer access? Contact your school's front office.

NEW TO THE DISTRICT

If your family is new to District 2 and has NEVER had a student enrolled at a District 2 school, start here. You will first request an account with our student information software, Skyward, which will email your log in information and instructions on how to continue enrolling your new student.

CURRENT OR RETURNING FAMILIES

If your family has ever had (currently or in the past) a student at District 2, log in to Skyward Family Access and click the tab on the left labeled New Student Online Enrollment.