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Kindergarten Enrollment

Kindergarten Enrollment

Colorful text reads 'Welcome to Kindergarten!' on a white background.


Kindergarten Enrollment Information

A colorful, informative flyer for Citrus County Schools announcing Kindergarten Registration for the 2026undefined2027 school year. The background has a soft, multicolored watercolor wash effect. Header and Main Announcement Top Left: The Citrus County Schools logo, featuring a graduation cap atop three paths (blue, green, and black) leading toward a sun/citrus shape. Top Right: Large blue and orange text reads "KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2026undefined2027." Key Date: A prominent blue pill-shaped button below the title states, "Opens April 1, 2026." Kindergarten Requirements Age Requirement: A green box on the left specifies, "MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD ON OR BEFORE SEPT. 1, 2026." Call to Action: Below the age requirement, an orange checkmark icon sits next to the text, "Watch for Open House Dates." Documents Required: A bulleted list on the right side includes: Birth Certificate Immunization Form 680 1 Proof of Residency (Utility bill, Rental contract, etc.) Guardianship Papers (if necessary) Physical (dated within ONE year of the first day of school) Summer 2026 VPK Program An orange framed box at the bottom right details a Summer VPK Program to "Get a Head Start on Kindergarten!" Eligibility includes: Child turned 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2025. Enrolling in Kindergarten for the 2026undefined2027 year. Has not yet used a VPK Certificate of Eligibility. Contact Info: Cindy Schaak at (352) 726-1931 ext. 2330 or schaakc@citrusschools.org. Mobile App and Footer Bottom Left: A hand holds a smartphone showing the "FOCUS" app logo (an owl wearing a graduation cap). Text reads "FOCUS APP COMING SUMMER 2026!" with Android and Apple icons. Footer Note: A small text line at the bottom states: "If you do not have access to a computer, please contact your zoned school to make an appointment." Visual Accents In the center, there is a playful illustration of six diverse children holding hands and smiling.

Complete Kindergarten Registration Before Attending Open House

Please do not try to register prior to April 1st, 2026, as you would be registering for this school year instead of 2026-2027.

Supporting documents can be uploaded and further directions are provided below. 

Enrolling your new student in the Citrus County School District is a simple process.  Click HERE to follow our step-by-step process.    

Need help scanning documents?  Click this link for a complete video tutorial that will help you.  

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