Dear District 64 Families,
I hope everyone had a great first few days back! We’re thrilled to build on the momentum of the first half of the year and look forward to all the learning, growth, and connections in 2025. As we start planning, I want to discuss registration for the 2025-2026 school year.
Mark your calendars! Enrollment opens for all District 64 students on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, including kindergarteners and children returning to preschool. The registration deadline will be noon on Friday, March 14, and if you register your child and pay the fees by then, you will receive the early bird discount. You must fill out and submit registration forms by Monday, March 10, at 3:00 pm to take advantage of the fee discount. This allows our staff time to verify documents and send out invoices so you can pay them by noon on Friday, March 14. Any families who do not register by this date will receive a records release, as we assume you’re going to another district.
For the 17th consecutive year, academic registration fees will remain unchanged for families who register and pay by the deadline. However, the early bird discount does not apply to participation, bus, or tuition fees. Our website has the fee list and explanations for any fee increases, such as for Instrumental Music and Chromebook maintenance.
We are excited to announce the elimination of preschool registration fees and tuition, made possible by the Preschool for All Grant. As part of the grant, we require a few additional items from families to complete the enrollment process. Families with a child returning to Jefferson, as well as those registering a new child, can find the necessary registration steps on the Jefferson Early Childhood Center’s website.
Your timely registration helps us tremendously as we prepare for everything that goes into a new school year. It helps us accurately plan staffing throughout the District, consider classroom arrangements, organize transportation, and get the materials needed to support your child.
Where can you find registration information? On Tuesday, January 21, we will post all the links and directions for the 2025-2026 registration process at the top of our D64 registration page.
How do you make sure you receive the early bird discount? You must have the registration forms filled out and submitted by Monday, March 10, at 3:00 pm. This allows our staff time to verify documents and send out invoices so you can pay them by noon on Friday, March 14.
What happens after March 14? If you miss the deadline and receive a records release form but want your child to attend school in District 64, you need to complete a few items to enroll:
- Prove residency, even if you were previously cleared.
- Provide a birth certificate of the child registering.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we prepare for an exciting upcoming school year!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ben Collins
Superintendent