Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year is open. 

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

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.

Preschool Registration

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.

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, which will allow our staff to complete the placement process in a timely manner.  

Please register/update ALL students, in your family when registering your preschooler.

We will do our best to honor home building placements for all PK students. We give higher priority to students registered with required paperwork prior to May 31, 2023.

Please note: Four-year-old preschool is available to all students of Southeast Polk District families.  Four-year-old preschool is free to all students through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Grant. We are not currently accepting registrations for 3-year-old students due to increased enrollment. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2023, to be eligible for preschool in the 2023-2024 school year. 


Application for the Early Childhood Iowa Scholarship Program

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 must be four (4) years old by September 15, 2023, to qualify for preschool during 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. Certificate of Immunization
  • Physical Exam. This can be completed by your child’s physician. Due August 15th of the current year.  PK 6 Physical Form

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

Get Registered!

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

If you already have students enrolled at Southeast Polk (EXISTING Family) please click this link to begin the registration process for your preschooler and verification process for your current student(s).

If you are a NEW family to the district you are required to show proof of birthdate and address verification.  Please upload these documents during your online registration process. These documents must be uploaded before you push submit.  Having all required paperwork — proof of residency and birth, health physical, and immunization records will help us complete your registration more quickly. Students won’t be allowed to start school without these required documents.

Forgot Your Campus Portal Password? If you have forgotten your password and/or can’t get into your Parent Portal, please complete this form for assistance: Parent Infinite Campus Request Form

You will be notified by our preschool coordinator of building placement in late spring/early summer. 

Questions?

Preschool FAQ

When will I know if my child is enrolled in preschool? 

A: There are a couple of steps to our enrollment process. First, we need to have all required documents: Proof of Residency, Immunization Records, Health Physical.  When received, your registration will be approved. The next step is for the Early Childhood Coordinator to enroll your student in the program. This is usually completed in early summer. At that time, you will receive an email notification. 

When will I know which building my child will attend? 

A: You will be notified via email in the summer

When will my child know who their teacher will be? 

A: Typically, all teachers are assigned late summer/early August. 

Can my preschool child go to the same building as their older sibling? 

A: We do try to place children in the same building as their siblings. 

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 form for assistance: Parent Infinite Campus Request Form

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 preschool registration, please contact Jackie White, our Early Childhood Coordinator, at (515) 957-5664 or by emailing jacqueline.white@southeastpolk.org.