To be enrolled in kindergarten in August, a child must have their fifth (5th) birthday no later than September 2 of the year entering school. To be enrolled in first grade, a child must have their sixth (6th) birthday no later than December 31 of the year entering school. All children must live within the city limits of Opelika and within the school zone in which they are registering.
2024-2025 School Year Registration Requirements
- BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION
- CHILD’S SOCIAL SECURITY CARD (Optional)
- PHOTO ID-of parent/legal guardian
- PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Parent/Guardian must present documents as listed below. The documents must show Parent/Guardian(s) name and current street address.
1 - Primary source: Mortgage Statement/Deed or Current Home Lease/Rental Document
2 - Secondary source: (one of the items listed below)
Power Bill (preferably)
Water Bill
Gas Bill
Trash Bill