WELCOME!

Enrolling Your Student in the
Kettering City Schools

KINDERGARTEN-
12th GRADE 

The first step to enroll your
student in  Kindergarten-12th Grade in the Kettering City School District
is to complete an Online Application.

KINDERGARTEN PARENTS/GUARDIANS -- You will also need to complete the Kindergarten Parent Input form prior to scheduling your appointment with Central Enrollment.

After completing and submitting the online application and Kindergarten Parent Input Form (if applicable), please USE THIS LINK to schedule an appointment with our Central Enrollment Team to complete the enrollment process.

Required documentation when enrolling a child in the Kettering City Schools:

• Birth certificate
• Parent/guardian ID
• Immunization records
• Complete, time-stamped custody documents, if applicable
• Proof of Kettering residency:
  • Homeowners: Mortgage Statement or Deed
  • Renters:  All pages of lease agreement, signed by tenant and landlord.
  • Both homeowners and renters need to provide a current utility bill.

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment of your student in the Kettering City Schools, please contact the Central Enrollment office at (937) 499-1700. 

WELCOME!

Enrolling Your Student in the
Kettering City Schools 

PRESCHOOL

 

FOR ENROLLMENT INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIAL EDUCATION
SERVICES FOR PRESCHOOL-AGE STUDENTS, please
contact Julia Timberlake, KCS Parent Mentor

 

**PLEASE NOTE...PARENTS/GUARDIANS INTERESTED IN KCS's 
PEER MENTOR PRESCHOOL:

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The link to the application and appointment scheduler will be live for general enrollment here on March 30th.

Here is a checklist of documents you will be required to present at registration.

Pathfinders M-F 8:00-1:35 PM*

These full day programs are focused on preparing students for kindergarten. Priority is given to 4 year olds that will be transitioning to kindergarten with a focus on providing access to those who qualify for ECE grant funding per the Ohio Department of Education's income guidelines.

*Note: This is a change in the time for the 26-27 school year.

Integrated M-F AM 8:00-10:30 or PM 11:45-2:15

These programs are integrated, meaning 50% or fewer of the students are children with disabilities. Typically developing children are enrolled in these classrooms to ensure strong and appropriate peer modeling. Priority is given to 4 year olds with a focus on providing access to those who qualify for ECE grant funding per the Ohio Department of Education's income guidelines.

*Children with disabilities are enrolled according to their needs as determined by the Individualized Education Team.

Preschool eligibility requirements:

• 3 years old by August 1 with priority given to 4 year olds
• Potty trained
• A resident of Kettering City School District

Children who turn 5 by August 19, 2026, are eligible and encouraged to register for Kindergarten. Because of grant criteria, we cannot provide preschool tuition assistance for children who are eligible for Kindergarten.

All preschool registration will take place via appointment with preschool enrollment specialist, Christina Tang. Please direct any questions you may receive about enrollment to her. christina.tang@ketteringschools.org       (937) 499-1456