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Kindergarten and New Student Pre-Enrollment 26 27
Kindergarten and New Student Pre-Enrollment 26 27

Kindergarten/New Student Pre-Enrollment

Rutland Elementary Kindergarten/New Student registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Children must be five years old by August 15, 2026 to enroll in kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Please read carefully and follow the instructions below.

Pre-enrollment is a two-phase process for those pre-enrolling on or before June 12, followed by mandatory form completion in Skyward Family Access beginning July 8.

Enrollment Scenarios

1. New Families

Never enrolled in Wilson County Schools or Wilson County Pre-K; with NO siblings Enrolled in Wilson County Schools.

2. Existing Families

YES we have siblings already enrolled in Wilson County Schools.

  1. Log into your Family Access Account then select New Student Online Enrollment.

  2. Complete the Application and click to submit (for detailed instructions refer to the instructions below for the Application Process beginning with #2).

  3. Then click the "Schools" link to access your zoned school's website. On the school site, you will see New Student Information. Then, follow the instructions provided by the school.

  4. Required Documents: Upload during the process, or bring required documents to your Appointment Date. Required document options are located on the Enrollment & Registration overview page.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE PRE-ENROLLING FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR, NOT CURRENT.

3. Current WCS Pre-K Students

If your child is currently in a Pre-K program in WCS and your current school is aware of your transfer to Rutland, your child is already in the Skyward program and you do NOT need to complete this step. Please call or email Heather Faircloth instead: fairclothm@wcschools.com or 615-754-1800 ext 1.

Required Documents for Enrollment

Please make sure you have uploaded ALL of the original required documents listed below. If you do not have the ability to upload your required documents, please click on the following link to make an appointment to bring them to the office to copy/upload: Sign Up Genius Appointment Link.

Mandatory Documentation List

  • Certified Birth Certificate.

  • Tennessee School Immunization Certificate*.

  • Parent Photo I.D..

  • Proof of Physical.

  • Proof of Custody (if parents are divorced/separated).

Proof of Residence

The Primary custodial parent or guardian shall provide two (2) documents that are original (i.e. not a photocopy), recent (dated within the last 30 days), and include the current name and street address of the parent or legal guardian. Acceptable documents include:

  • TN Driver's License or Photo I.D. with current address.

  • Mortgage/Lease Statement for current address dated within 30 days prior to enrollment.

  • Utility Bill such as water, gas, electric or landline phone bill dated within 30 days prior to enrollment.

  • Motor vehicle registration with the current address.

  • Employment record (ex. most recent check stub with home address) dated within 30 days prior to enrollment.

  • Voter's Registration Card.

  • Document from TN department of Human/Children's Services for benefits with current address dated within 30 days prior to enrollment.

  • Bank statement for current address dated within 30 days prior to enrollment.

     

Note: Parents or guardians who use a fraudulent address for enrollment may be subject to restitution to the school district or other costs or fees under Tennessee Law (TCA § 49-6-3003).

Health and Immunization Requirements

  • Birth Certificate, parent photo ID, custody papers if applicable, and proof of residence are required at registration.

  • The TN Immunization form has to be turned in by the first day of school.

  • *To get a Tennessee School Immunization Certificate, parents should contact their child's doctor or the health department and schedule an appointment for a physical.

  • At the time of the physical, the health card Tennessee School Immunization Certificate will be issued.

  • A copy of the Tennessee School Immunization Certificate must be presented to the school at the time of the enrollment. This certificate may be obtained from a private physician or medical facility, such as the Wilson County Health Department.

Finalizing Your Application

Once you have submitted your application and required documents, you will receive an email with further instructions

(Step 2). You should generally receive this within 5-7 days upon sending.