WV School Entry Requirements

Make sure your student is ready for a healthy school year by ensuring all required vaccinations are up to date before the first day of school. This includes immunizations for pre-K, K–12 entry, and those specifically required for 7th and 12th grades. Staying current helps protect your child—and others—from preventable illnesses.

All students are required by state law to have up-to-date immunization records on file with their school before the first day of classes, Tuesday, August 19. Students may not attend school without documentation of required vaccines.

Berkeley County Schools is committed to operating within the boundaries of West Virginia law and following guidance from state agencies. While we recognize there are differing views regarding West Virginia Code §16-3-4, the Governor’s Executive Order, and directives from the West Virginia Board of Education, we are obligated to follow what we understand to be the controlling and enforceable law until further clarification is provided by the courts or legislature.

All children entering an approved Pre-K classroom must have age-appropriate immunizations upon enrollment as mandated by state law.

DTP/ DTap: 4 Doses
POLIO (IPV): 3 Doses
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 1 Dose (after the 1st birthday)
VARICELLA: 1 Dose (after the 1st birthday)
Hepatitis B- Series of 3 (last dose must be after the age of 6 months)

All children enrolling in school in grades K-12 MUST have age-appropriate immunizations as mandated by West Virginia State law PRIOR to attending school.

DTaP/ DTP/Td/Tdap: 4 Doses (one dose MUST be after the 4th birthday)
POLIO (IPV): 3 Doses (One dose MUST be after the 4th Birthday).
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 2 Doses (first dose MUST be after the 1st birthday)
VARICELLA (or hx of Chicken Pox): 2 Doses (first dose MUST be after the 1st birthday)
Hepatitis B- Series of 3 (last dose must be after the age of 6 months)

All children enrolling in school in grades K-12 MUST have age-appropriate immunizations as mandated by West Virginia State law PRIOR to attending school.

All students entering 7th Grade must show proof of immunization against TDaP, and meningitis:

TDaP: Proof of one dose of TDaP vaccine.
MCV4: Proof of 1st dose of MCV4 vaccine.

All students entering 12th Grade must show proof of immunization against TDaP, and meningitis:

TDap: Proof of one dose required. If not obtained at age 11 or older.
MCV4: Proof of 2nd dose of MCV4 if first dose was received before the 16th birthday.

Student immunization requirements can be found here.

Pre-K Entry Requirements Pre-K Entry Requirements

K-12 Entry Requirements K-12 Entry Requirements

7th & 12th Grade Entry Requirements 7th & 12th Grade Entry Requirements