Kindergarten Registration

In order for a child to be eligible the parent/guardian and child must reside in the Dobbs Ferry School District and the child must be five (5) years of age on or before December 31, 2026. Proof of your child’s age and proof of residency are required.  Your child should NOT accompany you at registration. 

1. Kindergarten Registration for students entering Kindergarten in September 2025 begins as an online process.
2. Please complete the Online Registration Form prior to your scheduled appointment with the Registrar, Mercedez Dominguez.
3. Registration is by appointment only. Please contact the Business Office at 914-693-1500 ext. 3034 to schedule your appointment. 
4. Bring ALL required forms & documents listed below on the day of your appointment. Scroll down and click on the links below to download each form.
   You can also download the full registration packet with all forms HERE:

Kindergarten orientation for registered families is Friday, May 1, 2026

 

Kindergarten Screening

Kindergarten student screening takes place the week of May 11th, 2026.  You will have an opportunity to schedule your child's screening appointment at your registration appointment.

 

New Student Registration

In Order to Register Your Child:

Click on the Online Registration link here and complete the form.  This starts the registration process for your child.
(CHROME is the preferred browser for completing this Online Registration)

• Once you have submitted the form, you will receive an email confirmation.
• Once this email is received, please contact the Registrar to schedule an appointment to submit the registration documentation required (see below).
• Your registration is not complete, and students cannot be scheduled, until this documentation has been received by the District.

 

Required Registration Documents & Forms

 To register a student the following documents must be presented to the Registrar.

Proof of Residency

 You are asked to provide the following proofs of residency:

• One of the following pertaining to a home in the District:
  • A Mortgage or Closing Statement
  • Deed
  • A Notarized (by both landlord and lessee) Signed Lease
  • A Notarized Rent Receipt
• In addition, required in conjunction with the lease when the name on the lease is different from parent name and utilities are included in the rent, or in the absence of a lease:
  • Affidavit of Property Owner/Landlord
• In addition, copies of any two of the following documents must be submitted:
  • Property Tax Bill
  • Telephone Bill
  • Gas & Electric Utility Bill
  • Water Bill
  • Driver's License/Picture ID
  • Oil Company Bill
  • Insurance Bill
  • Bank Statement
  • Voter Registration Card
     

Proof of Birth

 To determine the student's age, you are asked to provide one of the following:

• Birth Certificate
• Passport
   

Proof of Custody

 If you, as a parent or guardian, are separated, divorced, or have custody as the result of a court order agreement, a fully-executed copy of the court order or agreement must be submitted. Please provide one of the following:

• Court-issued Legal Guardianship Papers
• Court Order granting custody
• Court Appointment as Foster Parent
• Affidavits from parent surrendering control and person assuming responsibility for student
   

Parent's Statement

•  PARENT'S STATEMENT - Please complete, sign, and notarize.

Consent for Release of Preschool Information

Complete the applicable Records Release Authorization Form for each previous school your child attended:

• CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF PRESCHOOL INFORMATION- We would like your permission to obtain information about your child’s learning style, and basic academic and social skills from his or her preschool or daycare teacher. We find that communication with preschool personnel helps to facilitate the student’s transition from preschool to elementary school.  The preschool teacher is familiar with your child and many facets of his or her development and school life. Sharing this information with us assists in making class placement decisions, and can help the kindergarten teacher work effectively with your child during his/her first year in elementary school.

Acceptable Use Policy for Internet Access

•  ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY - Please review the policy with your child, and return the last page signed by both the parent/guardian and student.