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For our Future Rayders!

Welcome to Charlevoix Public Schools!

We look forward to working with you and your child as you progress through these very important educational years!  Please see below for important information regarding the enrollment process and required documentation. Please be aware that your child may not attend class until the proper documentation is on file with the school district.  

Over the past few years legislation has changed the entry age for students entering Kindergarten.  For the 2022-2023 school year, a child must be 5 on or before September 1, 2022 to register for kindergarten.

It is always our goal to provide your child with an excellent education in a safe environment.  You are our partner in this important endeavor and we welcome you to the Charlevoix Elementary School family!

Kindergarten Roundup

Parents can learn more about Kindergarten at our upcoming parent meetings.  The building principal, teachers, and other district staff will relay details of a typical kindergarten day, what students will learn and be expected to have mastered prior to entering first grade, and questions about transportation.  This year kindergarten round-up meetings are scheduled on the following dates:

• Friday, April 22 @ 9:30 am, 11 am or 2 pm
• Monday, April 25 @ 9:30 am, 11 am or 2 pm

Non-Residents

If you do not live within the district boundaries, you must apply for Schools of Choice and receive a Letter of Acceptance from your resident district before you will be eligible to enroll your child. See the attached Schools of Choice Application for Participation.

New Student Enrollment

Kindergarten enrollment paperwork will be completed at Kindergarten Roundup. This will include the following:

• Kindergarten Registration Form
• Kindergarten Needs Assessment Form
• “Please Tell Us About Your Child” Form
• Consent for Disclosure of Immunization Information
• Concussion Awareness Form
• Release of Preschool Information

Additional Required Documents

In addition to completing the above, you will also need to complete the enrollment process by bringing the following additional required documents to Roundup:

• Original Birth Certificate with County Seal
• Current Immunization Record
• Proof of Residency:
  • Driver’s License
  • Mortgage Receipt
  • Property Tax Bill
  • Rental Receipt
  • Utility Bill
• Hearing and Vision Screening 

Call the elementary office at 231-547-3215 to reserve your spot today!