Kindergarten registration next month in Dist. 62

Des Plaines School District 62 will hold its kindergarten registration from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, for students who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1.

Parents or guardians must bring the child's birth certificate and proof of residence in District 62. Parents can apply to the county clerk in the county where their child was born to receive a copy of the birth certificate. Registration forms, immunization requirements and other materials will be distributed at each school.

Parents must come to the school their child will attend to verify registration and receive the necessary materials.

A health physical, proof of immunization and proofs of residency will be needed. A certified copy of the birth certificate (not a baptismal or hospital certificate) is required to register and will be placed in the child's file. Registration materials will not be mailed.

Parents may also register their children for Extended Day Kindergarten during kindergarten registration. SPARK staff members will be available at each registration site. For more information about the SPARK/EDK Program call (847) 824-1065.

For details on the schools in District 62, call (847) 824-1164. For information on obtaining a birth certificate call the Cook County Clerk's office at (312)-603-7790.