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Important Update Regarding Kindergarten Enrollment

Kindergarten Enrollment Age Requirements in Ohio

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Ohio House Bill 114 standardizes kindergarten age eligibility across all public school districts in the state. Under this law, a child must be five years old on or before the first day of instruction for the school year in order to enroll in kindergarten. This replaces the previous system in which local districts set varying cutoff dates.

For example, for the 2026–2027 school year, children enrolling in kindergarten must turn five on or before the first official day of school (August 13, 2026) in our district calendar.

Preschool Enrollment Age Requirement

For the 2026–2027 school year, students must be three years old prior to August 13, 2026 to be eligible for preschool enrollment.

If you have questions about eligibility or need help with registration, please visit our kindergarten enrollment section or contact the district registrar.

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR STUDENT OR UPDATE YOUR STUDENT FORMS BY VISITING THIS LINK:

hamiltonrangers-oh.finalforms.com

We have launched this online portal to make sending and receiving information more convenient and easy for everyone.

If you are new to our district and need to register your child(ren), you're in the right place!

If you are registering your student for Preschool, please read the text below. Preschool registration for the 25-26 school year is open.

Registration Instructions

PRESCHOOL

KINDERGARTEN

Hamilton Kindergarten Registration Instructions - Please note that to register your child in kindergarten for the 2026/2027 school year, they must turn five years of age by August 13, 2026. If you have questions regarding Kindergarten, you can call 614-491-8044 ext. 1239.

Each child who is five years of age on or before August 13 shall be eligible to enroll in kindergarten.

GRADES 1 - 12

GRADES K - 12 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE SEE RIGHT SIDEBAR FOR FINAL FORMS FAQ

NEW REGISTRATION AND CURRENTLY ENROLLED FAMILIES - PLEASE SEE RIGHT SIDEBAR FOR FINAL FORMS FAQ

If you do not have computer access, we will provide you with an online kiosk to complete either of these processes in our main office at 775 Rathmell Road, Columbus, OH 43207.

You can always contact our Centralized Student Registration office at 614-491-8044 ext. 1239 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday to have any questions answered related to either setup. During the summer, our schedule changes to Monday - Thursday between 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

If you contact us after hours, please leave a detailed message on what you're calling about, and include your name and phone number when you call. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

All required documents must be completed and brought with you during your scheduled appointment in order for your student to attend Hamilton Local Schools. We cannot keep your appointment if you are missing documents.

We need copies of your student's birth certificate, shot records, proof of residency in our school district, and proof of custody if that applies to your family. Your child will not be considered enrolled until we have all documentation.

Please make all arrangements to obtain these items before scheduling your enrollment appointment.

Each child who is five years of age on or before September 30 shall be eligible to enroll in kindergarten. Each child who is six years of age on or before September 30 and who has successfully completed kindergarten shall be eligible to enroll in the first grade.

Students in grades K-3 that are registered prior to the first day of school are permitted to ride the bus to school. If you are registering a child that will attend our elementary school after the first day of school, they are required to have a parent/guardian take them to school on their first day of classes and should plan on arriving at 9:00 a.m. They are permitted to ride the bus home at the end of their first school day, and they are allowed to ride the bus to and from school every day following their first day.

If you have questions about the enrollment process or the paperwork you need, please call before your appointment. Your child will not be allowed to attend school without all documentation.

We appreciate all of your assistance in making the enrollment process efficient and look forward to having your student join our Hamilton Local Schools family.

Thank you,

— Centralized Registration Department
614-491-8044 ext. 1239

FINAL FORMS FAQ

Final Forms Parent Registration Playbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - My child’s previous school has a copy of their shot records and birth certificate. My high school student’s transcript is also at their old school. Can’t you get a copy of it from their previous school?

A - No. Many times, they don’t send your child’s records in a timely manner. You are required to submit a birth certificate, social security, shot, custody papers, and a copy of a transcript for high school students at the time of your enrollment appointment. Any high school student enrolling after the first semester of their freshman year are required to have a copy of their transcript showing all credits attempted and earned. Please obtain these before arriving at your appointment.

Q - We just moved and we won’t receive a utility bill for a month. What should we do to prove residency?

Q - What do you need in order for me to prove I have custody of the children I’m enrolling in school?

Q - My former spouse and I have a shared parenting agreement. We live in two different school districts. Can my child attend school in either school district?

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