Bureau Valley CUSD #340 has set the week of February 14 through February 17 for kindergarten pre-registration at Bureau Valley Elementary buildings in Walnut and Wyanet.

Parents may pre-register their child at the attendance center their child will attend between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on these dates.

Children who will be five-years-old on or before Sept. 1 will be eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall.

The pre-registration process is simple and only takes a few minutes for parents to complete. Children are not required to attend the registration process.

Incoming kindergarten students will also be able to meet their teachers and see their classroom at a Meet ‘n Greet in August.

Parents will be required to present proof of age (certified copy of a birth certificate) at the time of pre-registration. A certified copy of birth certificate may be acquired at the courthouse in the county in which the child was born.

A packet will be issued to parents containing registration paperwork, a health form, dental form, lead screening verification, vision exam form and some informational sheets.

All registration paperwork will need to be completed and turned in the week of February 14-17. All health, dental, and vision forms are due at registration in August. No fees will be collected until registration in August.

Kindergarten pre-registration allows the schools to have an idea of the number of kindergartners to expect next school year so that a sufficient amount of supplies and books can be ordered for students.

Parents who are unable to pre-register their child during the scheduled times are asked to call the office to inform the school of their intent to send a child to kindergarten. Parents will need to attend the K-12 registration in August.

BV- Walnut Elementary can be reached at 815-379-2900, while BV-Wyanet Elementary can be reached at 815-699-2251 for further questions regarding registration.

Pre-Registration packets for next years’ kindergartners will be sent home and may be returned with siblings who are currently enrolled in school. Packets for next years’ kindergartners will also be sent home with students currently enrolled in Pre-K.