Kindergarten & PEEP Orientation
February 22, 2026
Documents needed to enroll in Kalamazoo Public Schools:
Original certified birth certificate. All new enrollees, in any grade, are required to provide the district with a certified birth certificate within 30 days of enrolling. If the parent/legal guardian fails to provide a birth certificate within 30 days, the district is required by law to notify law enforcement. The original birth certificate should have a raised seal.
Immunization record. A copy of the student's immunization records signed by a physician or health facility must be provided. Since 1978, state law requires each new entrant to the school district to present a certificate of current immunization at the time of registration or by no later than the first day of school.
Court papers allocating parental rights and responsibilities, or custody. (if appropriate)
Two pieces of proof of residency. Students must reside with a parent or legal guardian who resides in the Kalamazoo Public School district (or they must be accepted by the district as a School of Choice 105/105c student). Proof of residency is mandatory and can consist of the following documents — as long as they list the parent or guardian’s name and street address and are dated within the last 30 days.
- Lease agreement
- Home purchase agreement
- Rent receipt
- Utility bill
Hearing and Vision Screening
Proof of hearing and vision screening is required for kindergarten students in Michigan. Hearing and vision screenings are sometimes performed as part of a routine examination by health care providers or they can be done at the Kalamazoo County Human Services Department free of charge. To schedule an appointment for a free screening, call (269) 373-5031
