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Types of Preschool

• Montessori and Traditional.ÌýÌýSelect HERE for more detailed information about ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Preschool.

EligibilityÌý

• Traditional is forÌýchildren turning four (4) years old on or before July 31, prior to the school year of attendance.Ìý
• Montessori Preschool Program is forÌýchildren are three (3) or four (4) years old on or before July 31, prior to the school year of attendance.
• Children who have reached their 5th birthday by July 31st are not eligible to enroll.Ìý

Application Process:

1. Complete your Ìýbetween September 16thÌý- February 15th for the upcoming school year.
2. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted by the preschool office.
3. You will receive notification of your approval or denial no later than March 1st.Ìý
4. Once you receive notification your child has been granted a seat in preschool, please begin the registration processÌýbelow:

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Registration Process:Ìý(Please complete yourÌýonline registration using a laptop or desktop, mobile devices will cause errors)

You MUST provide the following required documents before we will process your student'sÌýregistration:

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of ResidencyÌý
• Copy of required immunizations

If you currently have a ÌýAccount, please use that to login and complete your registration.

If you cannot remember your login information you can call the parent assistance line at 402-715-8000.

If you are a NEW family to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, and select "Create New Account" and follow the on-screen instructions.Ìý

Once you've activated your account,Ìý

If you have specific registrationÌýquestions check here:ÌýÌýRegistration and Enrollment FAQs.

If you have additional preschool questions check here:ÌýÌýÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Early Childhood Information.

Online Registration ProcessÌý Ìý ÌýÌý(Please do not use a mobile phone, it will cause errors.)

• If youÌýare a CURRENT ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ family, please enroll yourÌýkindergartener using your account.Ìý
• If youÌýare a NEW family to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, select "Create New Account"ÌýandÌýfollow the on-screen instructions.
• Once your account has beenÌýactivated,Ìý.ÌýÌý

Kindergarten Registration WindowÌýÌý

• The registration portal window opens on February 1, for the upcoming school year.

KindergartenÌýAge EligibilityÌý

• Children who turn five (5) by July 31, prior to the upcoming school year are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.Ìý
• Kindergarten Enrollment Policy.

Early Entrance Testing

• Children born between August 1st and October 15th and who are ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ residentsÌýareÌýeligible for early entrance testing.
• Contact Kim Pirrone at 402.715.8314/Ìýkjpirron@mpsomaha.orgÌýforÌýinformation.

Kindergarten Roundups and Parent Nights

• You must submit your child’s online registrationÌýbefore attending Kindergarten Roundup.Ìý
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Required Documents

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of ResidencyÌý
• Physical dated after 2/8/2024 for the 2024-25 school year.
• Copy of required immunizations

Registration and Enrollment FAQs.

IfÌýyou have further questions, feel free to call us atÌý402.715.8700.

Online Registration ProcessÌý ÌýÌý(Please do not use a mobile phone, it will cause errors.)

• If youÌýare a NEW family to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, select "Create New Account"ÌýandÌýfollow the on-screen instructions.
• Once your account has beenÌýactivated,Ìý.ÌýÌý

New Student Online Registration Window

• The registration window for all NEWÌýto ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students opensÌýFebruary 1.

Residents versus Options

• If you do not live in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ you must first apply for Option Enrollment Acceptance.
• More information regardingÌýOption Enrollment can be found on the OptionÌýtab below.

Required DocumentsÌý

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of ResidencyÌý
• Physical dated after 2/8/2024 for the 2024-25 school year,Ìý(Physicals areÌýrequired for 7th grade and students who moved in from out of state)
• Copy of required immunizations

Registration and Enrollment FAQs.

IfÌýyou have further questions, feel free to call us atÌý402.715.8700.

Annual Update Directions

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2. Select the Annual Update link for each of your enrolled studentsÌýand follow the on-screen directions
3. If you do not know your username and password, please call the Parent Assistance Line (PAL) at 402-715-8000.

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WhatÌýis an Annual Update?Ìý

• Annual updates are required for all current enrolled ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ students.Ìý The purpose is for all students/families to provideÌýtheir current demographic information and also digitally sign all required documents for the upcoming school year.ÌýÌý

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Annual Update Window

• TheÌýannual updateÌýfor all currently enrolled students will open on June 10, 2024Ìýand willÌýclose on July 31, 2024.Ìý (All annual updates must be completed within this window)

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Application Window

• Within District Transfer Applications for the 2025-26Ìýschool yearÌýwill be acceptedÌýuntilÌýFebruary 15, 2025.ÌýÌý
• Please note, for consideration during the annual March placement process, the electronic Within-District Transfer Form must be completed by noÌýlater than 4 p.m. on February 15th.
• Each application is electronically time-stamped and dated upon submission.

Transfer Application Form

Student Placement

• Placements areÌýmade based on space availabilityÌýin the grade level, program, and school requested.Ìý

Acceptance and Denial Notification

• Within-district transferÌýstudents shall be notified by mail in the first week of March.Ìý

Within District Transfer Information

• Please see Board Rules Board Rule 5110.1 and Board Rule 5100.3.

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Application Timeline

• Option enrollment applications areÌýaccepted from September 1, 2024 - March 15, 2025Ìýfor the 2025-26Ìýschool year.ÌýThe deadline for applicationÌýis 4 PM on March 15th.ÌýIf applying after the March 15th deadline, you mustÌýcontact your home school district for a signed release form.
• Application Form Click Here:

Application Notification

• Option applicants will be notified of acceptance or denialÌýduring the first week of April by letter as to whether an application has been accepted, denied, or waitlisted.Ìý Please make sure you keep your address current with your application.

Student Placement

• Student placements are made based on available capacity in each grade level, program, or school requested, and in aÌýpriority order established by State statute.Ìý

Students who move out of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, but wish to stay

• IfÌýyou have moved OUT of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ boundary, but wish to stay,Ìýplease contact Tami at 402-715-8312.ÌýÌýPlease DO NOT use this online form for this purpose.

Additional OptionÌýInformation

• Questions Regarding Option Enrollment Ìý
• Board Policy 5100.3
• Additional questions may be directed toÌýTamiÌý402-715-8312 | tsaltstadt@mpsomaha.orgÌý

Registration & Enrollment FAQs