Enrollment

Grades 1 – 12 

You must reside in the West Carrollton School District to enroll.

Welcome to West Carrollton Schools! We are excited that your child will be joining the PIRATE family!

All enrollments are done online using FinalForms. The online enrollment process allows you to upload required paperwork; however, the following original documents must be brought in when you come in for your enrollment appointment:  

  1.  An ORIGINAL birth certificate for each child being enrolled. We cannot accept a copy or a birth record.

  2.  Parent/Guardian’s current driver’s license or state ID.

  3.  Custody papers (if applicable).

The following documents may be uploaded or brought in when you come in for your enrollment appointment.

  1.  Proof of Residency in the custodial parent’s name. We can only accept one of the following:

    • A CURRENT utility bill (water, electric, or gas only)

    • A CURRENT signed lease agreement

    • Proof of property ownership (deed or purchase contract)

  2.  A CURRENT immunization record for each child being enrolled.

  3.  Withdrawal papers from the previous school for each child being enrolled.

Missing or incomplete documents may result in a delayed enrollment resulting in missed school days.

An appointment must be made after completing FinalForms to complete the enrollment process. 

Grades 1 – 12 

After completing your enrollment online,  call Enrollment Specialist, Angi Cotter, at 937-859-5121, ext. 1100  to set up your enrollment appointment! You may also contact her if you have any questions regarding enrollment. 

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Kindergarten

After completing your enrollment online, call Jenny Koesters at 937-859-5121, ext. 4400 to schedule an appointment to bring in the following items:

  • Your child's original birth certificate

  • Current proof of residency in the form of a utility bill or signed lease agreement

  • Parent or legal guardian's photo ID

  • Current Immunizations

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KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT CONNECTION

Select 2024-2025 if you are enrolling for the CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR 

The kindergarten student must be 5 by August 1 of the current school year.

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Select 2025-2026 if you are enrolling for NEXT SCHOOL YEAR

The kindergarten student must be 5 by August 1, 2025.

FinalForms ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTION GUIDE

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Preschool

PRESCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:

Preschool applications will be accepted from February 1 through February 29, 2024, for the 2024-2025 school year at the Early Childhood Center - 510 E. Pease Avenue, West Carrollton.  You must complete FinalForms and apply along with the required legal documents to complete the preschool application process.

Click here for the Preschool Application

Click here for the Medical Statement

Click here for the FinalForms link (Be sure to select the 2024-2025 school year)

After completing FinalForms online, please call Beth Millard, at 937-859-5121, ext. 4495, to schedule an appointment to bring in the following items:

  • Your child's original birth certificate

  • Current proof of residency in the form of a utility bill or signed lease agreement

  • Parent or legal guardian's photo ID

  • Proof of income - your two most recent paycheck stubs within the last 30 days

  • Current Physical

  • Current Immunizations

Acceptance into preschool is not guaranteed.  You will receive a letter by 

May 15, 2024, letting you know if your child has been accepted.

Note:  Child must be 3 years old by August 1, 2024.  Child must be potty-trained and reside within the West Carrollton School District.

For preschool enrollment questions, please call Beth Millard, at 937-859-5121, ext. 4495.

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Open Enrollment

THE WINDOW FOR OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CLOSES May 31st at 4:00 PM

The school district will be accepting Open Enrollment applications for students living outside of the school district in person only at the Board of Education Office beginning March 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. through May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. 

Application for Open Enrollment must be done every year, even if the child is already attending one of the West Carrollton Schools. Applications must be returned in person at the Board of Education Office, 430 E. Pease Avenue, West Carrollton. Applications cannot be mailed, emailed, or faxed. A completed application is the first step, but should not be considered an acceptance for enrollment.  Open Enrollment acceptance is granted based on grade level and program space availability.  Notification of acceptance occurs sometime between July and August and includes enrollment information.