01-04-2025
Alachua County families invited to schools April 16 for annual Kindergarten Round-up
Incoming kindergarten families are invited to bring their children to the annual Alachua County Public Schools Kindergarten Round-Up to become familiar with the school they'll be attending in the fall.
All elementary schools that serve kindergarten students will open their doors April 16 at 2:15 p.m. Children and their parents/guardians will have a chance to talk to teachers and staff, tour the campus and learn more about their school.
The first day for students in the 2025-26 school year will be Aug. 11 for students at most schools. A 2025-26 calendar for Rawlings Center for the Fine Arts is still under development. The school is on a year-round academic calendar.
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Under Florida law, children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enroll in kindergarten.
Parents can begin the online registration process on April 8 for their incoming kindergarten students and any student who will be new to the district by going to Before school starts, and preferably well in advance, they also will need to provide to their child's zoned school several required documents, including a birth certificate, proof of a physical exam performed sometime within the last year, immunization records, and two proofs of residence in the parent's name. Examples of a proof of residence include a lease agreement, a property tax statement, a utility bill or other documents.
Schools are open during the summer months to help families with enrollment.
Families who aren't sure what school their child will be attending can visit or call the district's Office of Student Assignment at 352-955-7700.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Alachua County families invited to annual Kindergarten Round-up
