Kindergarten Registration

Principal leads a group of students on to a school bus

Important Dates

February 3, 2025
Kindergarten Online Registration Opens

April 2025
Kindergarten Registration Meetings

The official first day of school for the 2025/2026 school year will be announced once the calendar is approved by the board this February.

Required Forms

First Proof of Residency (One of the following)

If Owning: Mortgage/Settlement Agreement (NOT sales agreement) or Property Tax Bill
If Renting: Lease Agreement with Landlord Signature (lease must list all occupants and children)
If Living with Someone:
Homeowner/taxpayer must complete an Affidavit of Multiple Occupancy (Notarized by the homeowner and owner must provide proof of residency)
Person residing with the homeowner/taxpayer is required to complete a Residency Verification Form and provide proof of residency (driver's license, utility bill which reflects the address of the homeowner/taxpayer)

Second Proof of Residency (One of the following)

A utility bill, Driver's License with Updated Address, or Vehicle Registration Card

Other Required Documents

Child's Birth Certificate
Child's Immunization Records
Completed Physical and Dental Exam if first time entering school

Three of our seven schools serve Kindergarten. Depending on where you live in the District, your child will attend one of these schools:

Hayshire Elementary School
Roundtown Elementary School
Stony Brook Elementary School

Registration Steps

Step 1: Register Online and Schedule An Appointment

Step 2: Create your Skyward Account or Update Your Existing Account

Skyward is our Student Information System. As part of the registration process, you will create your Skyward Account. If you already have a student in the District, you will update your existing Skyward Account.

Skyward stores information that includes attendance history, grades, school reports, personal family information (address, phone, email, emergency contacts), and health information. Skyward is also used as a communications tool for teachers and administrators to send messages to families. You will find Skyward is one of our most common methods of communication with parents and guardians. Learn more about Skyward.

Step 3: Upload Required Documents to Skyward

Step 4: Attend Your Scheduled Registration Meeting

Meet Our Elementary School Principals

Susan Thomas, Hayshire Elementary School Principal

Dr. Matthew Miller, Roundtown Elementary School Principal

Dr. Kelly Harper, Stony Brook Elementary School Principal

The Kindergarten Experience

Our Central York Elementary Schools offer a nurturing and interactive educational program for all students. The child-centered experience emphasizes the development of a love for learning with academic skills, as well as social and emotional development.

Our Kindergarten students will explore core academics in areas such as math, social studies, science, reading, and writing, as well as music, art, library, and physical education specials. Our school Counselors also play a role in our educational program with focuses on creating a positive learning environment, peaceful problem-solving skills, and more.

Central York School District is proud to implement a One to One Program that provides a learning device to support our student learning and engagement at every grade level. Your Kindergartner will have access to their own iPad while at school.

At the beginning of the school year, Kindergartners will receive their school t-shirts. They proudly display our elementary school character development program models of Hayshire P.O.W.E.R, Roundtown P.R.O.U.D., or Stony Brook R.O.A.R.

We look forward to welcoming the class of 2038 to our Panther Family!

Central York Highlights

One of the Top Two School Districts in York County (2025 niche.com)
One of the Top 75 most diverse school districts in Pennsylvania (niche.com)
One of the Best Communities in America for Music Education for 18 years (NAAM Foundation)
Designated as a Great PA School
A One to One Program that provides a device to every student to support learning
Over 5,500 students district-wide and over 700 employees

More About Us

Frequently Asked Questions

How old should my child be to attend Kindergarten?

Is there entrance testing for Kindergarten?

What happens at Kindergarten Registration?

During kindergarten registration, you and your child will come to the school building for approximately 20-30 minutes. You will have the opportunity to speak with the principal, school nurse, secretary, and other school personnel. Your child will have the opportunity to complete activities and interact with teachers. This occurs in April based on the time you choose when registering.

What happens at Kindergarten Orientation?

Kindergarten Orientation is the first day of school and a parent/family member will accompany their child to school. This is about a two-hour session with your child in either the AM or PM (a time slot will be shared with you from your child’s principal).

Kindergarteners do NOT ride the bus on the first day and should be transported by the parent/family member at their orientation time.

What is Proof of Residency and why is it required?

Proof of Residency is information required that shows proof that the child resides in the Central York School District. It includes a Mortgage/Settlement Agreement or Property Tax Bill for families that own a home, a Lease Agreement with the Landlord's Signature and all names including children listed, or an Affidavit of Multiple Occupancy if living with someone else in the District.

Learn more about Board Policy 200 Enrollment of Students.

Where will my child attend Kindergarten?

Three of our seven schools serve Kindergarten. Depending on where you live in the District, your child will attend one of these schools:

Hayshire Elementary School
Roundtown Elementary School
Stony Brook Elementary School

If you are unsure which school area you reside in, please reach out to our Educational Service Center for assistance by calling 717-846-6789.

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