Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year is open. 

*Kindergarten and Preschool Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year is now open*

By completing and signing the Online Registration, you are affirming that the statements contained on this document are true.  CAUTION:  Knowingly providing false information on this form will invalidate the application.

When registering, ensure that you choose the correct year from the drop-down options: 2022-2023 for this year or 2023-2024 for next year.

School Registration

Before you begin, please review the required documents listed below.

Southeast Polk uses online registration (OLR) to register students. We hope you will find this process convenient and time-saving. We ask that you complete OLR during the month of February to allow our staff to complete the placement process in a timely manner.

Where does my child go to school?

Please take a moment to view our boundary maps online by clicking here. If you do not live within the district boundaries, you must apply for open enrollment. If you had a child attend preschool at Southeast Polk, but live outside of the district, you need to apply for open enrollment.  If you do not live in the district you will have to apply for open enrollment. 

Please note: if you have additional children enrolled at Southeast Polk you will be asked to complete the entire online registration process for each student in Infinite Campus.

Let’s Register!

If you are a NEW family to the Southeast Polk School District please click this link to begin registration.

If you are a NEW FAMILY to the district you are required to show proof of birthdate, address verification, and contact information from your previous district.  Please upload these documents during your online registration process. These documents must be uploaded before you push submit.

If you are an EXISTING family at Southeast Polk please click this link to begin the registration process for your Kindergartener and verification process for your current student(s).

Forgot Your Campus Portal Password? If you have forgotten your password and can’t get into your Parent Portal, please complete this automated form for assistance.

Documents needed to complete the registration process

  • Proof of residency. All new students entering the district must provide the proper documentation to establish residency in order to enroll. All documents provided must state the student’s physical address, and residency at that address is required. A post office box is NOT an acceptable address for the purpose of determining residency. Examples of acceptable paperwork:

If you own property in the Southeast Polk school district, proof of residency for homeowners can be verified by the Polk County Assessor’s page. If homeownership is too current to be reflected on the Polk County Assessor’s page, you may be asked to provide one or more of the following:

-Official Homeowner’s Purchase Agreement
-Official Lease Agreement
-Current water or electric bill mailed to you at your residence

If you rent property in the Southeast Polk school district, you will need to provide one or more of the following:

-Official lease/rental agreement
-Current water or electric bill mailed to you at your residence

If you are sharing a home or apartment with another individual or family, you will need to provide one or more of the following:

-A statement from the landlord or apartment manager indicating awareness of your living arrangements
-Current water or electric bill mailed to you at your residence

  • Proof of birth. Children who are five (5) years old by September 15, 2023, are eligible for kindergarten in the 2023-2024 school year. Several options are acceptable – immunization record; passport; adoption papers; county certificate; or state certificate.
  • Certificate of Immunization. Your child’s physician can provide you with a copy of all immunizations given. A photocopy of the certificate of immunization is acceptable.
  • Vision Form. This can be completed by your child’s physician. Due August 15th of the current year.
  • Dental Form. This can be completed by your child’s dentist. Due August 15th of the current year.
  • Physical Exam. This can be completed by your child’s physician. Due August 15th of the current year.

Falsification of any information or document required for residency verification or the use of the address of another person without actually residing there may result in:

    • Revocation of student enrollment

    • Being held liable to reimburse the district for expenses incurred to educate this student

    • Civil action resulting from fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and negligence

Please upload the required documents during your online registration process. These documents must be uploaded before you push submit.

Questions?

Kindergarten FAQ

I’m having trouble logging into the Parent Portal. What should I do? 

If you have forgotten your password and/or can’t get into your Parent Portal, please complete this automated form for assistance.

Will there be Kindergarten Information Sessions (previously call Kindergarten Round-up) this year? 

A: Yes, we are in the process of organizing the dates for Kindergarten Information Sessions. Typically, they are held in March/April. Look for information coming soon. 

I don’t have all the required documentation. Can I still submit my child’s registration? 

A: We would prefer that you submit all documentation at the time of registration to help ensure critical forms are all in place before school starts, however, if you are missing a document, you may submit your registration and then send your documents as soon as possible to district_registrar@southeastpolk.org

If you have additional questions regarding kindergarten registration, please contact your building administrative assistants or the District Registrar,

Altoona Elementary Kacie Lane 515.967.3771
Centennial Elementary Tyler Kerry 515.967.2109
Clay Elementary Lacey Beals  515.967.4198
Delaware Elementary Dawn Ladd 515.262.3197
Four Mile Elementary Sharon Messer 515.265.1972
Mitchellville Elementary Marguerite Helvey  515.967.4274
Runnells Elementary Carole Miller 515.966.2068
Willowbrook Elementary Michelle Sloan  515.967.7512
District Registrar Deborah Starcevich district_registrar@southeastpolk.org