Heights kindergarten, preschool registration set

Hamilton Heights Primary School will hold its annual registration and screening event for students entering kindergarten (age 5 by Aug. 1) on March 15. In addition, district families with children (ages 3 to 5) can enroll in the onsite preschool, before and after, and summer camp services (grades K to 5). (Photo provided)

Kindergarten registration and screening activities for children who will be attending kindergarten at Hamilton Heights Primary School in the 2018-19 school year will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15 at Hamilton Heights Primary School, 25350 State Road 19, Arcadia.

Parents with students living within the Hamilton Heights School District can register their child and upload required information for the upcoming school year online from March 8 through April 13 at hhschuskies.org. Computers will also be available to register during school hours (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or at the March 15 round-up.

To enroll for full-day kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2018. Parents/legal guardians need to bring the following to ensure registration:

  1. Original birth certificate from the county health department (hospital or Xerox copies are not acceptable).
  2. Immunization records (required by state law).
    • DTP/DTAP – five doses (four doses are acceptable if the fourth dose was given on or after the fourth birthday)
    • IPV/OPV – four doses (if the four doses are administered prior to age four, a fifth dose must be given)
    • MMR – two doses
    • HEPATITIS B – three doses
    • HEPATITIS A – two doses
    • CHICKEN POX – two doses or written documentation of history of chickenpox disease (including month and year of the disease) from a PHYSICIAN
  3. Any pertinent or safety information regarding your child (change of guardianship papers, restraining orders, etc.).
  4. Proof of Residency: Examples includes a utility bill, mortgage, or lease. Must be current and show home service address.

In addition, Hamilton Heights’ Little Husky Learning Center, located at the Primary Building, offers families preschool (ages 3 to 5), before and after care (Heights students enrolled in grades K to 5) and summer camp services.

For more information about kindergarten round-up, contact Carol Warning at mcwarning@mail.hhsc.k12.in.us or by calling (317) 984-1530 ext. 4140.

For more information about Little Huskies Learning Center Preschool, contact Andrea Griswold at magriswold@mail.hhsc.k12.in.us or by calling (317) 984-1530 ext. 4146.

For more information about Before/After Care/Summer Camp, contact Tela Sutton at tsutton@mail.hhsc.k12.in.us or by calling (317) 984-1530 ext. 4134.