2025-2026 Kindergarten Enrollment
Countdown to Kindergarten: Secure Your Child's Seat!
Thank you for choosing Derby Public Schools! If your child will be five years old on or before August 31, 2025, the first step to enrolling is completing Kindergarten Intent to Enroll between April 21-30, 2025. Don’t miss this important window to secure your child’s spot and begin their exciting journey into school!
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Complete the intent to enroll form between April 21-30 and take a moment to explore this web page for required paperwork and school readiness resources.
- Bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and proof of residency in the Derby school district (a current copy of a water/gas/electric bill) to your child’s school office during this time frame, April 21-30.
- Fill out your child’s Ages & Stages Questionnaire online.
- Considering a school transfer? If you live within USD 260 and wish to request a transfer to another Derby elementary school, you must complete both the Intent to Enroll form for your home school AND submit an in-district transfer request.
Intent to Enroll Form
If your child will be five years old on or before August 31, 2025, please fill out this brief Intent to Enroll form between April 21-30.
The Intent to Enroll form will be available April 21, 2025.
**Please Note: If you do not complete the intent to enroll form and required documents (birth certificate and proof of residency) between April 21-30, your child’s spot at their neighborhood school is not guaranteed. Completing these steps secures their spot, allowing you to finish enrollment and pay fees online in July.
Mark Your Calendars!
- Each elementary school will host an optional special visit and school tour opportunity during the intent to enroll period, April 21-30. View dates/times.
- Finalize enrollment and pay school year fees in July during the district-wide enrollment period (dates to be determined)
- Join us for Elementary Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 11, from 4-7PM to meet teachers and explore your child’s school.
- Kindergarten kicks off on August 13, 2025! Your school will provide a special schedule for the first two days to help your child transition smoothly. View the 2025-2026 school year calendar.
Medical Forms
Kansas Certificate of Immunizations
These forms are only in English as your child's doctor will fill it out.
KCI Form B
Medical Exemption
*Needs returned prior to the first day of school*
Kansas Health Assessment
This form is only in English as your child's doctor will fill it out.
English
*Needs returned prior to the first day of school*
Kindergarten Preparation Resources
Fun Resources for Home
Math at Home Worksheet
This packet includes quick and easy ideas for finding and talking about math in everyday family routines.
Handwriting Worksheet
Handwriting Worksheet
This packet includes letters of the alphabet that students will be working on in Kindergarten.
School Coloring Sheets
Click on the button above to reach a page where you can download your child's school coloring page or other options.
Kindergarten: Where little hands have big ideas and hearts full of wonder.
School Websites
Learn more about your child's school by visiting their website! Find website URLs, school addresses and phone numbers on our Schools page.
On each website, you will find upcoming school events and important dates, volunteer opportunities and much more!
Before and After School Services
If you need before and/or after-school child care during the school year, check out a few options on our Before and After Schools Services Page that may fit the needs of your family. Latchkey is open to all elementary students and others programs are available depending on your child's home attendance school.