Kindergarten Registration
Registration for 26-27 is now open
Schools will be hosting a Kindergarten Preview on April 16
Kindergarten Preview will allow parents and incoming students to meet the school administration, kindergarten teachers, and other school staff. Students will go with kindergarten teachers while information is shared with parents about registration and the kindergarten program.
- Age Requirements: Children reaching the age of five (5) on or before September 1, 2026, will be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten.
- Location: Contact your student's school for information on Pre-Registration and Kindergarten Preview
- Español: Si usted prefiere Español, por favor comuníquese con Idalia 309-706-4513 o Nela 309-336-4191.
Preregistration consists of the following:
- Online Registration - As described below.
- Required Forms:
- A certified copy of your child’s birth certificate
- Illinois physical & Immunization record
- 3 different types of proof of residence
These forms can be uploaded during the online registration process (preferred method), mailed to the school, or dropped off at the school office.
Use our boundary maps to find out which Unit 5 school your child will attend
Choose the option below that applies to you
- I live in an Open Attendance Area and have an incoming Kindergartner
- I do not have any students currently enrolled in the district
- My incoming Kindergarten Student is a current Unit 5 Pre-K student
- I have students currently enrolled in the district that will be returning next year and need to register my incoming Kindergarten Student
I live in an Open Attendance Area and have an incoming Kindergartner
I do not have any students currently enrolled in the district
My incoming Kindergarten Student is a current Unit 5 Pre-K student
I have students currently enrolled in the district that will be returning next year and need to register my incoming Kindergarten Student
School contact info:
- Benjamin - 309-557-4410
- Carlock - 309-557-4412
- Cedar - 309-557-4413
- Fairview - 309-557-4415
- Fox Creek - 309-557-4416
- Glenn - 309-557-4418
- Grove - 309-557-4417
- Hoose - 309-557-4414
- Hudson - 309-557-4419
- Northpoint - 309-557-4420
- Oakdale - 309-557-4421
- Parkside - 309-557-4422
- Pepper Ridge - 309-557-4423
- Prairieland - 309-557-4424
- Sugar Creek - 309-557-4425
- Towanda - 309-557-4426
Other important information:
- Half-day or Full-Day Kindergarten: Unit 5 Kindergarten is a full-day instruction program. Parents who believe their child isn’t ready for a full-day may elect to send their child for a half day.
- Birth Certificates: A CERTIFIED birth certificate must be presented on registration day or within 30 days. The souvenir hospital certificate with the footprints will not be accepted.
- Immunizations and Health Exams: Students entering kindergarten MUST turn in a current physical exam and immunizations by the first day of school, or they will not be allowed to attend classes. Parents are encouraged to turn in this information earlier.