Quick Update:

Leon County Schools is launching kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year, emphasizing a streamlined online process via a dedicated webpage. Families are encouraged to enroll early by May 16th to be eligible for a two-year scholarship drawing. Required documents include two-proofs of residence, an updated physical, and current immunizations, with no grace period for the latter this year. A district-wide kindergarten orientation will be held on April 17th at each student's home zone school to provide essential information. Importantly, accepting a school choice assignment does not automatically enroll a student, requiring a separate enrollment process.

Frequently Asked Questions: Leon County Kindergarten Enrollment for 2025-2026

1. When does kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begin in Leon County?

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year in Leon County officially begins on April 7th.

2. Where can I find information and begin the kindergarten enrollment process?

A dedicated webpage has been created to guide families through the kindergarten enrollment process. You can find this page at LeonSchools.net/2038. The enrollment process itself starts with gathering required documents and beginning registration through the online parent portal.

3. What is the early enrollment incentive being offered this year?

Families who enroll their kindergartners by May 16th will be eligible for a drawing to win a two-year scholarship. To be eligible, all necessary documentation must be submitted to the school system by this date.

4. What documents are required for kindergarten enrollment?

To enroll your child in kindergarten, you will need to provide:

• Two proofs of residence (one being a current mortgage statement or lease agreement, and a secondary proof such as a recent utility bill).
• An updated physical examination record completed within the last year.
• A completed Florida Certificate of Immunization (Form DH680), verifying that your child's immunizations are up to date. Students will not be able to start school without current immunizations, and there is no grace period this year.
• You will also need to create or access your existing Leon County Schools Parent Portal account to upload these documents.

5. Why is it important to enroll my child in kindergarten early?

Enrolling early is beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, families who enroll by May 16th are eligible for a scholarship drawing. Secondly, early enrollment helps schools with crucial planning for staffing, materials, desks, and other resources needed to ensure a smooth start to the school year for all students. It allows principals and staff to be fully prepared on the first day of school. Additionally, it helps build excitement for incoming kindergarteners as they anticipate starting school in August.

6. When and where will the kindergarten orientation take place?

There will be one district-wide kindergarten orientation date: April 17th, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This orientation will be held at your child's Home Zone School. Families are strongly encouraged to attend to meet school staff, learn about the school community, and receive important information regarding their child's enrollment and kindergarten experience, such as bus information and potentially school supply lists.

7. How long does the kindergarten enrollment process typically take?

The time it takes to complete the enrollment process depends on the accessibility of your required documents. If you have all documents readily available, the online portion, including creating a parent portal account (or adding your kindergartener to an existing one) and uploading documents, may take up to 12 minutes. However, if you need to obtain documents like an updated lease or utility bill, the process could take several weeks, so it's important to plan ahead.

8. If my child was accepted through school choice, do I still need to complete the kindergarten enrollment process?

Yes, even if your child was accepted into a school through the school choice lottery, you still need to complete the separate kindergarten enrollment process for that specific school. Accepting the school choice lottery offer does not automatically enroll your child. You must visit the LeonSchools.net/2038 website and follow the steps to formally enroll your kindergartener in the chosen school.