Parents are encouraged to register their child by July 1 of the same year they will begin kindergarten.
Only a natural parent, adoptive parent, court-appointed legal guardian or a person with a military power of attorney may enroll a child in Henrico County Public Schools. (Nonmilitary or traditional powers of attorney are not accepted.)
A foster parent may enroll a child with the consent of the legal custodian by presenting a copy of the court order that identifies the child’s legal custodian.
Online enrollment: Click here to create an account in PowerSchool Enrollment and start the online enrollment process.
While the PowerSchool Enrollment process is the best place to complete most enrollment requirements, there are also two paper forms you must provide to your school, if they apply to your child:
An Address Affidavit, if you are living with another person or family.
Scroll to the "Complete the registration process" section below.
Submit documents in person: If you don't wish to submit documents online (the preferred method), download and complete the forms below and make an appointment at the school your child is zoned to attend:
* Must be completed and turned in before the child’s first day of school.
Additional required documents: Gather these additional documents to complete the registration process at your school:
An original, official state-issued birth certificate for your child must be presented in person to the school registrar.
Parents or legal guardians must provide proof of residency, plus a picture ID to verify identity. Residency documents must show the person’s name and address where he or she resides (see link below). These documents will also be required for a change of address.*
An up-to-date record of your child’s immunizations.
A comprehensive physical exam form signed by a qualified U.S. licensed health-care provider and dated no earlier than 12 months before the date your child will begin school.
If you need a physical, immunization or a primary care practice, please visit www.hcps.info/VDH for information.
If your child currently receives special education services, please follow up with the school registrar to submit any documentation (IEP cover page, services page and least-restrictive-environment statement) with your enrollment. A member of the HCPS exceptional education team will then contact you.
