Everything You Need To Know To Register For Kindergarten in White Plains

WHITE PLAINS, NY—It's not too early to register for kindergarten. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2017, may be registered for the 2017-18 school year in the White Plains and Valhalla School Districts.

The parents of all new students entering the White Plains school district must contact The Family Information Center (FIC) on the campus of White Plains High School, 500 North Street, White Plains. The center is open year round from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact information is available here.

Parents whose children will enroll in the Virginia Road or Kensico School in the Valhalla Union Free School District can find contact information for those schools here.

Parents enrolling children in any of these schools will also need a few up-to-date documents.

New York State law requires that all incoming kindergarten students have a physical and a dental health exam before entering school. Parents must bring a certificate stamped by a doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner describing the student's physical condition. A current immunization record or proof of exemption must also be submitted.

Parents should bring the following identification to prove the child's age: a birth certificate, baptismal certificate or passport to prove the child's age. To prove the guardian's identity, bring as a valid, state-issued driver or non-driver ID card, a state or military picture ID. If applicable, bring proof of guardianship. Two forms that prove residency are required and can include a tax bill, driver's license, utility bill, paycheck stub or tax return.