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Read. Follow. Verify.2026 VPK and Kindergarten Registration Guide for Holmes County Schools
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What This Bill Does
This guide outlines the mandatory online registration process and deadlines for children entering Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten () and Kindergarten in the Holmes District School Board for the 2026-2027 school year.
Parents must complete online registration during specific April 2026 windows to secure a spot for their child in the district's or Kindergarten programs for the upcoming school year.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Parents and legal guardians
They must complete online registration and provide specific documentation to enroll their children in district schools.
Prospective VPK and Kindergarten students
Their enrollment in district programs depends on the timely submission of registration materials by their guardians.
Key Facts
- VPK registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
- Kindergarten registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026.
- VPK registration week is April 13-17, 2026.
- Kindergarten registration week is April 20-24, 2026.
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- Kindergarten students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2026.
- VPK programs are free for all Florida 4-year-olds.
- Extended VPK hours (11:00 a.m. to end of day) cost $10.00 per day.
- VPK applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis with a waiting list.
- Parents must create a Focus Parent Portal Account to access online registration.
- VPK applicants must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from Florida Early Learning.
- Out-of-zone enrollment applications are reviewed in late May.
- Required documents for registration include birth certificate, immunization records, physical exam form, Social Security card, and two proofs of residence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Staggered Registration Windows
The district separates VPK and Kindergarten registration by exactly one week in April to manage administrative load.
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