Kindergarten student with letter board.Your child is entering a school district that prides itself on being student-centered and committed to partnering with parents to ensure a positive school experience for everyone. Kindergarten is their first real experience with responsibility, leadership, and relationships. We encourage all parents to get involved, volunteer, and communicate with teachers.

Kindergarten enrollment is open to children who will be five years old on or before September 15 of the enrolling school year.

In kindergarten, students discover reading, math, language arts, science, and social skills. They also learn how to get along with others and participate in electives such as art, music, and physical education. Kindergarteners also experience media, technology, and recess as well. We’re excited to meet your child!

Timeline

January:
Begin submitting required paper documents and requested health screening documents to the District Office on Jan. 14, 2025.

Late March:
The online enrollment portal opens. An email with directions on completing the online enrollment process is sent to the first e-mail address listed on the cover sheet.

    • If you have a currently enrolled child at the Vince Meyer Learning Center, you do not need to register for kindergarten. Your child will be part of the returning student registration process for all currently enrolled students planning to return for the following school year. If you have the requested medical documents, you may:
      • Submit those to the nurse at Vince Meyer Learning Center
      • Bring them to the August Open House Night at your child’s next school
      • Submit them to the nurse at your child’s next school

Spring:
Beyond the Bell child care registration opens.

July/August:
Free/reduced meals: Students and families needing assistance to pay for school meals are encouraged to complete a Meal Eligibility application. Meal eligibility applications must be completed yearly.

Student fee waivers: Wanting to reduce or waive fees? A waiver must be completed annually. A current-year meal eligibility application must be completed before fees may be adjusted. Watch your email for notifications and information on how to complete this fee waiver.

Intro to Kindergarten Nights

kindergarten students in a music class.All elementary buildings will host an Intro to Kindergarten night in the weeks or months before the start of the school year. This event is for parents/guardians to receive school information while incoming kindergarteners do an activity. It also provides a chance to meet other kindergarten families! You’ll get more information about the dates and times of these events before the school year begins. Keep an eye on your school’s social media page for more information.

Required Enrollment Documents

You can now begin turning in the required documents to the District Office at 560 SE University Avenue for the 2025-26 school year! There is a black drop box in the parking lot if you drop papers off after hours, or you can scan and attach documents (no photos or images, please) in an email to enrollment@waukeeschools.org. You must send ALL documents together — we cannot accept the paperwork until it’s complete.

  • Online Directions and Registration Cover Sheet
  • Proof of Residency: Students must be Waukee Community School District residents or file the appropriate paperwork.
    • Homeowner: A copy of your most recently paid property tax bill, copy of recent mortgage statement, or printout from the Dallas County Assessor’s website.
    • Renting: A copy of your signed lease agreement. The agreement must be signed by both parties and list the tenants and current terms.
    • Made an offer or recently closed on a home:
      • Made an offer: You need a copy of the purchase agreement and a completed Permission to Enroll Out of District Students Application.
      • Recently closed on a home: You need a copy of the settlement statement.
  • Home Language Survey
  • Certificate of most recent immunization record to be completed by the Physician or Medical Immunization Exemption Form to be signed by the physician or Religious Immunization Exemption Form
    • Places to find documentation of your child’s most recent immunizations:
      • Your child’s healthcare provider/doctor
      • Previous school
      • Your state’s vaccine registry/Public Health Department
      • Military records, if applicable

Step 2: Online Enrollment in Spring

In late March, you’ll receive an additional, required online form to fill out to complete your enrollment process. We’ll send the form to the email address on the cover sheet document with a code. The form will collect further information about your child, and it’s important to fill it out promptly. If you submit your enrollment paperwork after March, you’ll receive the code to complete your online enrollment in your email roughly 48 hours later.

 

Requested Health Screening Documents

student raising his hand

We strongly encourage families to submit the health screening documents listed below to ensure our nursing staff can provide the best care for your child. You may submit the requested medical documents with other required paperwork to the District Office at the time of registration. If you don’t have the medical items completed at that time, don’t worry! You may bring any forms (or updated forms) with you during the Districtwide Open House Night when you meet your child’s teacher in late August. If you can’t attend that event, please submit health screen documents within 60 days of the start of school to your school nurse.

Please include a physical (medical report) with blood lead test results, dental screening, and vision screening form. Please note, that documentation of a child’s recent immunizations or exemption is required for all new students. Review this handy student health requirements guide for all students in preschool through 12th grade so you’re prepared to meet requirements as your child grows.