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2026 VPK and Kindergarten Registration Guide for Holmes County Schools

Original title: VPK & Kindergarten Registration Info | Holmes District School Board

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

No recent stage movement in the current record.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

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.
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

What if I do not have internet access to register?

You are invited to visit your school campus to use their facilities to register online, provided you bring all required documentation.

Is VPK free for everyone?

Yes, is free for all Florida 4-year-olds regardless of family income.

How do I apply for a school outside of my assigned zone?

You must complete the online application in addition to the standard registration form.

Summary

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.

Why It Matters

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.

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Discoveries

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Staggered Registration Windows

The district separates VPK and Kindergarten registration by exactly one week in April to manage administrative load.

Holmes District School Board

Connected Entities

locationBethlehem“School in the district.”Map →

locationPonce de Leon Elementary“School in the district.”Map →

locationBonifay K-8“School in the district.”Map →

organizationHolmes District School Board“The school district managing the registration process.”Map →

locationPoplar Springs“School in the district.”Map →

organizationFlorida Early Learning“State entity that issues the VPK Certificate of Eligibility.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.hdsb.org

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