REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Kindergarten Registration Drive

Parents may register their child in person at the District Administrative Center, 20100 South Spruce Drive, Frankfort.

Requirements

• Parents will need to present an official birth certificate (with certification seal from the county).
• Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2022.
• If applicable, proof of legal custody would include presentation of a court order or decree for legal guardianship, proof of legal custody through public aid documents, or proof of foster care.

Enrollment options

• Extended day program: 8:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Registration: $150.
• Half-day program: 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Registration: $125.
• Yearly milk may be purchased as well.

Upon completion of residency verification, parents will be given a username and password to access the online registration form. Parents can pay the registration fee online via credit/debit card. Payment plans are included in the registration form. For additional information, please call 815-469-9103. Bus transportation assignments will be available through PowerSchool in mid-August.

Re-registration Information

Re-registration is available online for students in grades 1-8. Registration may also be completed in person at the District Administrative Center, 20100 South Spruce Drive, Frankfort.

Registration Information

• Go to www.studentregistration.org then enter your child's Access ID and Password.
• During online re-registration, current student information is confirmed and updated.

Online Payment

 
Please note that the District will implement a mandatory residency validation check with its residency software program.  By doing so, a family who may not be residents would be required to enroll in their resident school district rather than starting the year in District 161. 
 

Documents/Residency Verification

 
Original Birth Certificate
Illinois Student Transfer form from previous district
Residency of Person With Whom Student Lives:
As initial proof of residency, the person with whom the student lives within the district and who claims custody of the student must provide at least ONE document from Category 1 AND at least TWO documents from Category 2, all of which must be acceptable to the District.
Category 1 (Check and provide at least ONE of the following documents)

• Most recent property tax bill (homeowners) showing parent as taxpayer
• Current mortgage statement or mortgage coupon book (homeowners)
• Closing papers - Closing must have occurred before registration (NEW STUDENTS ONLY)
• Signed, dated and notarized lease agreement Exp. Date:________and proof of last month's payment (renters) Housing letter (military personnel)
• If parent is not the actual homeowner, the owner of the property, and the parent must prove residency by providing ONE document from Category 1 and TWO documents from Category 2. Affidavit of Residency Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed.

• Current driver's license/state ID AND at least ONE of the following documents
• Most recent gas/electric/water bill or official start notice
• Current vehicle registration
• Current homeowners/renters insurance policy and premium receipt
• Current Department of Illinois Human Services Letter (DIHS).