Families Invited to Schools for Annual Kindergarten Roundup

GAINESVILLE ‒ Incoming kindergarten families are invited to bring their children to the annual Alachua County Public Schools Kindergarten Round-Up to become familiar with the school they’ll be attending in the fall.

All elementary schools that serve kindergarten students will be opening their doors Wednesday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Children and their parents/guardians will have a chance to talk to teachers and staff, tour the campus and learn more about their school.

The first day for students in the 2024-25 school year will be Monday, Aug. 12 for students at most schools. There will be a new year-round schedule for Metcalfe and Rawlings elementary schools for the upcoming school year, with school starting in July for students at those schools. A final calendar for Metcalfe and Rawlings will likely be voted on by the school board on April 16.

Under Florida law, children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1 to enroll in kindergarten.

Parents can begin the online registration process for their incoming kindergarten students and any student who will be new to the district on April 24 by going to www.sbac.edu/enrollment. Before school starts, preferably well in advance, they will also need to provide to their child’s zoned school several required documents, including a birth certificate, proof of a physical exam performed sometime within the last year, immunization records, and two proofs of residence in the parent’s name. Examples of a proof of residence include a lease agreement, a property tax statement, a utility bill or other documents.

Schools are open during the summer months to help families with enrollment.

Families who aren’t sure what school their child will be attending can visit www.sbac.edu/enrollment or call the district’s Office of Student Assignment at 352-955-7700.

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