PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN.
FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION VISIT:
https://www.vermilionschools.org/vermilionelementary_home.aspx
Update for 2023-2024: Children must be 5 years old by August 1 to enroll in Kindergarten.
ALL PARENTS / GUARDIANS MUST COMPLY WITH
THESE REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
- YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT and come at your scheduled time. The Registrar's office is located at Vermilion High School, 1250 Sanford Street, Vermilion, OH, 44089. Look for the sign pointing to the New Student Registration office.
- ONLY ONE (1) PARENT OR GUARDIAN will be admitted to the Registration area. Exceptions may be made for specific situations. If you need help, please call 440-204-1723.
- LEAVE CHILDREN AT HOME. For the safety of all, children will not be permitted inside the building. If you bring children, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment.
- ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. If you come to the office without an original birth certificate, immunization, proof of residency, applicable custody documents, or preschool registration fee you will be asked to reschedule your appointment.
- Read the instructions below for more details about required documents.
CONTACT THE REGISTRAR AT 440-204-1723 WITH QUESTIONS
STEP 1 - COMPLETE THE ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION
YOU WILL NEED: Address and phone numbers for all parents/guardians as well as primary contacts for the student; names and phone numbers for emergency contacts and medical doctors or dentists.
COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION. You may save your work at any time and return later, if necessary. Make sure to record your username and password for later use.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT At the end of the online pre-registration you will be asked to schedule an appointment to finalize your child’s registration.
STEP 2 - Keep your appointment and bring these documents:
- Parent / Guardian Photo Proof of Identity (see below for examples
- Two (2) proofs of residency (see below for examples). THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT RESIDENCY IN THE VERMILION LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Original birth certificate
- Immunization records
- Certified copy of the court order establishing custody or guardianship, if applicable. The document(s) must be court time/date stamped and signed by a judge or magistrate.
The following documents are strongly suggested, but not required:
- Current Special Education Records – IEP and MFE
- Recent Report Card, Interim Report or unofficial transcript
EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS
| Proof of Identity | Parent/Guardian must provide a passport/driver’s license or a state picture I.D. as proof of identity. |
Proof of Residency
Two (2) items are required to prove residency. |
Parents are required to provide proof that the custodial parent(s) and children reside in the Vermilion Local School District. No exceptions will be made to this requirement.
First item for proof of residency must be from this list:
1. Rental Agreement (lease) signed by landlord and renter; must include landlord contact information
2. Homeowner Mortgage Statement or coupon
Second item for proof of residency must be from this list:
1. Utility bills (electric, water, gas, cable, phone) or letter of verification from utility
2. Homeowners insurance statement/bill
3. Property tax bill
4. Most recent pay stub with address
5. Most recent bank statement with address
NOTE: Medical bills or other mail are NOT acceptable proofs of residency. |
| Residency Affidavit | This document may be submitted to prove residency when the parent and child are residing with friends or family members. The resident must certify that the parent and child registering for school live at the residence, and the resident must supply proof of residency (e.g. utility bills, rental agreement, etc.). For the protection of all residents it is the obligation of parents/guardians seeking to enroll a student to prove they legally and primarily reside in the Vermilion Local School District. The district will NOT enroll without adequate proof of residency. You will be required to provide a minimum of two documents, or more as necessary to fulfill the residency requirement. |
Student’s Birth Certificate | Original or certified copy of birth certificate.
A birth affidavit or a passport are acceptable, but you must bring the original document. |
| Proof of Guardianship or Custody | To verify guardianship or custody, you must bring a certified copy of any court document establishing Custody or Guardianship from Domestic Relations Court, Probate Court, Juvenile Court, or any other Court of competent jurisdiction which has issued an order regarding the custody of the student(s) being registered.The following are the only accepted documents:- A certified, time-stamped court order indicating residential custody, together with any modification attached to the Custody Form (3313.672.ORC)
- A time-stamped notice of the application for appointment of guardianship from probate court (valid for 60 days) attached to the Custody Pending Form
- A certified copy of court placement orders for foster children
- Properly executed and notarized Grandparent Power of Attorney
A letter from a current guardian giving temporary custody to another is NOT acceptable. Any changes or modifications to a custody order must be court approved. These requirements are in compliance with Section 3313.672 of Ohio Revised Code. |
| Student’s Immunization Records | A copy of immunization records from the doctor’s office or health department fulfills immunization requirements for registration. |
Student Records | Please bring a report card or interim report for grades K-7. Current class schedules for grades 8-12 with a recent report card or copy of unofficial high school transcript. |
Special Education | If applicable, copies of the following documents should be presented: Evaluation Team Report (ETR); Individual Education Program (IEP); 504 Plan. |