Five (5) years of age on or before August 15, 2021 to enroll in Kindergarten.
Kindergarten readiness information
Take a look at our Kingsport City Schools Kindergarten Readiness... Ready. Set. Go!booklet by clicking here.
kindergarten registration
Kindergarten Registration (not screenings) for the 2021-22 school year was held on April 7, 2021. To schedule an appointment with your child's future elementary school, please contact that school directly. To learn which school your child is zoned for, please search for your street address by clicking the School Zones and Street Directory. You do not have to bring your child to Kindergarten Registration. Masks are required.
Kindergarten Screening will vary by each elementary school. A screening time will be selected by your child's school for you and your child to attend together.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Parents/guardians must bring the following to registration:
Original Birth Certificate (not a mother’s copy);
Last four (4) digits of Social Security number (optional);
Custodial documents (if applicable);
Proof of up-to-date Tennessee Immunization with confirmation of medical examination - you may contact the health department or local physician for assistance;
Proof of Residency Verification (mortgage statement, formal rental lease, property tax receipt or most recent water/electric bill).
The student enrollment form must be completed by the student's parent or legal guardian only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Take note, all new students to Kingsport City Schools must have a physical.
Children will not be allowed to attend school without providing the documentation listed above. To learn which school your child is zoned, please visit Kingsport Street Directory or call Kingsport City Schools Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100.
Parents or legal guardians, please complete your child's KCS Student Registration by clicking here.
This is for Kindergarten -12th grade students only.
Pre-K students must contact the Palmer Early Learning Center at (423) 378.2160.
Take Note: Please contact your child's school for the next step to complete the KCS registration process. School contact information can be found here.
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