March 10, 2025 Parents Should Gather These Documents Before Registering Their Child for Kindergarten While each school district has its own process for kindergarten registration, there are specific documents that are required of most families to supply. Learn More Kindergarten registration kicks off in the spring for school districts in Allegheny County and the region. To find out when registration opens in your district, visit the state Department of Economic Development’s municipality website. On that website, parents can enter their street address, city, and ZIP code to find their municipality. More resources on the transition to kindergarten can be found on PA Promise for Children’s website. Required Documents Parents should check with their school district regarding processes and requirements specific to the district. However, most families will need to supply the following documents when they register their child: Their child’s birth certificate Proof of residency (such as a utility bill or copy of a lease) Vaccination records (the state’s Department of Health has a list of vaccines that your child needs) Any forms required by the school district, such as an application or emergency contact list For more information on kindergarten registration, visit PA Promise for Children’s website.
January 13, 2025 Kindergarten Registration Information Available on PA Promise for Children Site Kindergarten registration for schools in Pennsylvania begins in early spring. Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children is providing some resources to find information on registering in Allegheny County. Learn More Information provided by PA Promise for Children includes the age a child needs to be to enter kindergarten as well as cut-off dates identified by each school district. To find which school district you’re located in, visit the Department of Economic Development’s municipality website. Enter your street address, city, and Zip code, and click “find municipality.” The name of the municipality, county, and school district will appear on the screen. For further kindergarten registration information, email PA Promise for Children at marhal@pakeys.org. Information is available for all 33 of Allegheny County’s school districts.
