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Kindergarten Information

Incoming Kindergarten Families: 

 
Welcome to Pennridge School District!
 
Registering your child for kindergarten starts here!
 
STEP 1: Create an account on PowerSchool Enrollment
We have online registration for new students. Parents and guardians will have access to an electronic system, PowerSchool Enrollment, to register and verify their students' data.
The link for creating this account is found on our website.
You need to use your email and a laptop. We do not recommend using your phone. Once you are logged in, just follow the step-by-step instructions as the system will walk you through the registration forms.
 
STEP 2: Make PDFs of all required documents
3 Forms of Proof of Residency: Required to prove your district residency and include your name and street address. Documents include- your current mortgage statement or a valid signed and executed property deed (all pages) or a current signed/dated lease or rental Agreement (all pages), one current utility bill, AND one additional form: i.e. a credit card, bank statement, vehicle registration (more listed on the registration website.
Birth Verification: A state-sealed birth certificate is required or a valid passport.
Parent Photo ID: A current valid PA driver's license, passport, or state-issued photo ID.
*There are links on the website if you need help saving documents using your phone*
 
STEP 3: Obtain copies of immunization records
A copy of your child’s complete immunization records must be uploaded. A list of the required immunizations to enter kindergarten can be found below.
Required Immunization Records:
  • Four basic doses of (DPT) Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Tetanus. (Please note that the 4th dose must be administered on or after the child’s 4th birthday.
  • Four doses of (OPV)or (IPV) Oral Polio Vaccine. (The 4th dose must be administered on or after the child's 4th birthday, and at least 6 months after the last dose)
  • Three doses of Hepatitis B.
  • Two doses of (MMR) Measles, Mumps and German Measles (Rubella).
  • Two doses of Varivax (Varicella/Chicken Pox Vaccine) or proof of disease.
Please note that even though two doses of MMR are required to enter school in the fall; your registration will be considered complete in March as long as your child has had at least the first dose. The second dose is usually given at your child’s five-year check-up, which will take place during the summer prior to entrance in August.
 
STEP 4: Complete online application and submit
A confirmation email will be sent when registration is complete or if further documentation is needed. 
 
Questions? We are here to help! Call the Student Registration Office at 215-453-2793 or email Dawn Hufnagle at dhufnagle@pennridge.org.
 
FOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
 
Where does registration take place?
Registration is completed online through the Registration website.  
 
Is kindergarten full day?
Yes, full day starting for the 2026/2027 school year.  No half day sessions.
 
Will my child receive busing?
Yes, transportation will be provided for Kindergarten children. 

What are the times for the kindergarten sessions?
Kindergarten session times are different in specific buildings:

BUILDING                                    
Bedminster/Deibler/Grasse       8:50 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
 
Seylar/West Rockhill                  8:50 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
 
Guth/Sellersville                         8:35 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

What is the age requirement to enter Kindergarten?
Your child must be 5 years of age on or before August 31 of the current school year.

Will my child be assessed before entering kindergarten?
There is no academic testing required for kindergarten. However, your child will receive a vision and hearing screening by the school nurse as mandated by the State. 

Does my child need to have a physical and dental exam to enter kindergarten?
Yes, all children entering kindergarten will need to have a completed physical and dental exam by either their own or the school’s physician. Although these forms are not required at the time of registration, these documents will need to be submitted to your child's school by September 30.
 
What is the average class size?
Each kindergarten classroom will have a maximum of 25 students.