Its that time again! Schools in our area are gearing up for open enrollment for kindergarten students. We know the whole ordeal can be a bit daunting, especially if this is your first child to come of school age. Not to worry, we’ve got the information and resources you need to get your kiddo(s) kindergarten ready! Check out our helpful checklist of things to know and consider before enrolling your child, and our fairly standard checklist of documents you will most likely need to do so. We’ve also compiled dates and information per school or school district to help you navigate the process.
Standard Checklist:
Below is a summary of the things you will most likely need to gather for enrollment. For the 2024-2025 school year, your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024. Of course, each school may have their own specifications and additional requirements, but this is a good starting place!
-Copy of your child’s original birth certificate (sometimes the original AND a copy)
–Immunization records
-Documentation of a medical physical and dental records
-For public schools: Two proofs of residency (driver’s license, copy of current paycheck, utility bill, lease, W-2 statement, etc.)
–Custody agreement (if applicable)
Schools in Our 5 Counties:
Public Schools
🖍️Benton Area Elementary School (L.R. Appleman)
600 Green Acres Road, Benton
570-925-6651
Website
Contact the Child Accounting Office at 570-925-0932 to schedule an appointment to register your child. The registration website above gives detailed instructions and forms to download.
📚Berwick Area School District (Nescopeck, Salem, and West Berwick Elementary Schools)
500 Line Street, Berwick
570-759-6400
Website
Kindergarten Registration Instructions
🖍️Bloomsburg Area School District (Beaver Main, Memorial, and W.W. Evans Elementary Schools)
728 East 5th Street, Bloomsburg
570-784-5000
Website
Flyer
Each child must complete a DIAL screening (to ensure kindergarten readiness) and open houses happen in April or May. Each school will have open houses listed on their website as dates approach.
📚Central Columbia Elementary School
4777 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg
570-784-2850 Ext. 1000
Website
-Part one of registration happens online before March 1 (visit website link above for instructions, then complete the form here).
-Part two of registration happens in person on March 15, 2024 between 8am – 3:30pm in the Central Columbia Elementary School Gym Lobby on the East side of the building. Check website for all necessary documentation to bring.
📚Danville Primary School
931 Ironmen Lane, Danville
570-271-3268, opt. 8, opt. 4
Website
Parents can create a new account here and register your child online.
🖍️Lewisburg Area School District (Kelly Elementary)
325 Hospital Drive, Lewisburg
570-522-3292
Website
Website includes all forms and requirements necessary for enrollment.
📚Line Mountain Elementary School
542 W. Shamokin Street, Trevorton
570-797-3825
Website
2024-25 Registration: March 20 & 21 at Line Mountain Elementary.
Registration by appointment ONLY. Call 570-797-3825 to make an appointment.
🖍️Midd-West School District (Middleburg Elementary & West Snyder Elementary)
8 Dock Hill Road, Middleburg
570-837-0046 or 570-837-3018
Website
Call school for dates and information.
📚Mifflinburg Area School District
178 Maple Street, Mifflinburg
570-966-8200
Website
Registration website gives detailed instructions and all forms to complete registration, both online & in person.
🖍️Millville Area Elementary School
370 Batten Lane, Millville
570-458-5538, option 1
Website
Registration website above gives detailed instructions. You must create a new account to begin registration here. Once you’ve created your account, you can complete your registration by logging in here.
📚Milton Area School District (Baugher Elementary)
700 Mahoning Street, Milton
570-742-7614
Website
Schedule an appointment for your child to be screened for kindergarten- 570-742-7614 (option 5. ) Screening appointments will be held February 26-29 & March 1 at Baugher Elementary.
🖍️Mount Carmel Area School District
600 West 5th Street, Mount Carmel
570-339-1500
Website
For 1st time Kindergarten or Pre-K Counts students enrolling into our district, registration packets can be picked up in the Elementary School Office. Once packet is complete, you are required to schedule an appointment to return the official paperwork and provide the required documentation.
📚Selinsgrove Area School District
329 Seals Avenue, Selinsgrove
570-374-1144
Website
See flyer on website for complete information on registration.
🖍️Shamokin Area School District
2000 West State Street, Coal Township
570-648-5752
Website
Kindergarten registration is March 4-8; call 570-648-5721 to register.
📚Shikellamy School District (Chief Shikellamy, Oaklyn, and Priestley Elementary Schools)
200 Island Blvd, Sunbury
570-286-3721
Website
Create an account on the website and follow instructions to complete online registration. District will contact parents to schedule screening.
🖍️Southern Columbia Area School District
800 Southern Drive, Catawissa
570-356-3252
Website
Detailed instructions listed on registration page.
📚Warrior Run School District
4860 Susquehanna Trail, Turbotville
570-649-5138
Website
Kindergarten registration instructions are listed on the registration page; parents need to make an account here, and complete both online and in person registrations.
Private Schools
🖍️Bloomsburg Christian School
3300 Ridge Road, Bloomsburg
570-784-7661
Website
The school does rolling admission- visit their website above for more information. Acceptance is on a first come, first serve basis.
📚Columbia County Christian School
123 Schoolhouse Road, Bloomsburg
570-784-2977
Website
Open House- Thursday, February 22, 6:00-7:00pm.
Parents can request to take a tour, and visit the website above for more information and application details; registration fee required.
🖍️Fern Hill School
541 Broadway Street, Carriage House, Milton
570-912-5313
Website
Admissions process requires an application; tuition fees are listed.
📚Greenwood Friends School
1509 State Route 254, Millville
570-458-5532
Website
Spring Open House- March 2, 9:30-11am. Register here.
Parents can request to take a tour anytime or meet with staff. Visit the website above for more information and application details; registration fee may be required.
🖍️Maranatha Christian School
1485 Plotts Road, Watsontown
570-649-5141
Website
Website outlines forms and procedures for admissions, registration fee may be required.
📚Meadowbrook Christian School
363 Stamm Road, Milton
Website
Parents must first fill out an inquiry form, then proceed with enrollment, registration fee may be required.
🖍️Meadowview Christian Academy
216 Tulip Road, Paxinos
570-644-1573
Website
Parents can fill out an application online; call the school to speak to an administrator and schedule a tour. Registration fee may be required.
📚Northumberland Christian School
351 5th Street, Northumberland
570-473-9786
Website
Kindergarten students are tested in early March for the coming year; registration is rolling; call school for more information.
🖍️Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School
2001 Clinton Avenue, Coal Township
570-644-0375
Website
Admissions are rolling; school hosts private tours and open house events throughout the year.
📚Penn View Christian Academy
125 Penn View Drive, Penns Creek
570-837-1855
Website
🖍️Saint Columba School
40 East 3rd Street, Bloomsburg
570-784-5932
Website
Registration Packet
Open House- February 27, 5:30-7pm at the school.
The school does rolling admission- visit their website above for more information and download the registration packet via the above link. Registration fee required.
📚River Valley Nature School
104 North 16th Street, Lewisburg
Email
Website
Now accepting applications; non refundable fee. Email to schedule an appointment.
🖍️Saint Cyril Preschool & Kindergarten
Villa Sacred Heart
1002 Railroad Street, Danville
570-275-1505
Website
Conference should be scheduled first (includes child’s assessment), online registration and non-refundable fee required.
📚Saint Joseph School
1027 Ferry Street, Danville
570-275-2435
Website
Currently accepting applications for enrollment for kindergarten. Parents can request to take a tour, and visit the website above for more information about availability and/or to request an application. Registration fee may be required.