Kindergarten Registration Drive
Parents may register their child in person at the District Administrative Center, 20100 South Spruce Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423.
- Parents will need to present an official birth certificate (with certification seal from the county).
- Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025.
- If applicable, proof of legal custody would include presentation of a court order or decree for legal guardianship, proof of legal custody through public aid documents, or proof of foster care.
- Full day program: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration: $150.
- Half-day program: 9:00 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Registration: $125.
- Yearly milk may be purchased as well.
Upon completion of residency verification, parents will be given a username and password to access the online registration form. Parents can pay the registration fee online via credit/debit card. Payment plans are included in the registration form.
For additional information, please call 815-469-9103. Bus transportation assignments will be available through PowerSchool in mid-August.
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Re-registration Information
Re-registration is available online for students in grades 1-8. Registration may also be completed in person at the District Administrative Center, 20100 South Spruce Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423. Please choose Step 1 above to schedule your re-registration appointment.
- Go to www.studentregistration.org then enter your child's Access ID and Password.
- During online re-registration, current student information is confirmed and updated.
Please note that the District will implement a mandatory residency validation check with its residency software program. By doing so, a family who may not be residents would be required to enroll in their resident school district rather than starting the year in District 161.
Documents/Residency Verification
Original Birth Certificate
Illinois Student Transfer form from previous district
Residency of Person With Whom Student Lives:
As initial proof of residency, the person with whom the student lives within the district and who claims custody of the student must provide at least ONE document from Category 1 AND at least TWO documents from Category 2, all of which must be acceptable to the District.
Category 1 (Check and provide at least ONE of the following documents)
- Most recent property tax bill (homeowners) showing parent as taxpayer
- Current mortgage statement or mortgage coupon book (homeowners)
- Closing papers - Closing must have occurred before registration (NEW STUDENTS ONLY)
- Signed, dated and notarized lease agreement Exp. Date:________and proof of last month's payment (renters) Housing letter (military personnel)
- If parent is not the actual homeowner, the owner of the property, and the parent must prove residency by providing ONE document from Category 1 and TWO documents from Category 2. Affidavit of Residency Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed.
Category 2 (Check and provide at least TWO) of the following documents)
- Current driver's license/state ID AND at least ONE of the following documents
- Most recent gas/electric/water bill or official start notice
- Current vehicle registration
- Current homeowners/renters insurance policy and premium receipt
- Current Department of Illinois Human Services Letter (DIHS).
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