What is the age/date cutoff for a child to go to Kindergarten this year?

Your child must be 5 years old on or before August 1st of the current year in order to start Kindergarten that school year.

What elementary school will my child attend?

Conway Public Schools has nine elementary schools in our district. School assignments are made according to the school zone where you live. Please visit our school zone finder/address search to determine or confirm your correct school zone.

How do I register my child for Kindergarten?

To register your child for Kindergarten in Conway Public Schools, please go to our website- and complete our online registration, then you will complete the registration process with an appointment at your child's elementary school.

Can I access the online registration portal on my phone?

Yes. Conway Public Schools now uses "Powerschool" as our Registration Software provider. Powerschool offers a mobile-friendly platform for parents who prefer to use their phones to complete the online registration.

What should I do after I complete my online registration?

After clicking "submit" to complete your online registration, you may print a copy for your records, if you choose.

Then, click "save and sign out" of the online registration portal.

You should receive a confirmation email stating your online registration is complete.

When your registration is received by the school, someone will contact you by phone or email to schedule an appointment to finalize your registration.

What documents do I need to bring to the school?

You will finalize your child's registration by bringing the necessary documents to the school at your scheduled registration appointment.

Documents may be scanned into the online portal ahead of time if you prefer

Documents needed for Kindergarten Registration:

Official Birth Certificate
Social Security Number
Completed Immunization Record
Medicaid ID Card (If student is Medicaid eligible)
Health Screening (Well Child Checkup)
Two Proofs of Residence in the school zone (A current utility bill is easiest, but more examples of acceptable proofs of residence can be found here)

What should I do if I haven't heard from the school after completing my registration?

Once your online registration has been successfully submitted, your child's school will contact you to schedule your registration appointment. You will receive either a phone call or an email at the phone number/email address you provided on the registration.

If your school does not contact you promptly, please log back in and make sure everything is completed and submitted correctly.

If you have not heard from the school within 5 business days of completing the registration, please email registrationhelp@conwayschools.net with your name and your child's name and someone will reach out to you.

How do I make a registration appointment?

Once you have completed the online "paperwork" in the registration portal, your child's school will contact you to schedule your registration appointment. You should receive a phone call or an email at the phone number/email address you provided on the registration.

If you have not heard from the school in 5 business days, please email registrationhelp@conwayschools.net with your name and your child's name and someone will reach out to you.

What if I am planning to move over the summer?

PLEASE GO AHEAD AND REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW- even if you plan on moving or think you might move to a different address or school zone over the summer.

Register with your current address and information and then if/when you relocate, simply bring a new proof of residence to the new/correct school zone. Your registration can be switched over to the new school and you will be ready to go!

Where can I find more information about CPSD or my school?

Visit conwayschools.org to see district information and also have access to the individual websites for each of our 16 schools. (Click the "schools" dropdown arrow in the top right.) You can download our Conway Schools Mobile App in the app store or on Google Play to receive notifications, see the district/school calendar, lunch menus, and more. Each school also has a Facebook page where they post announcements and feature student events.

Conway Public Schools

New Student Registration

Returning Student Registration

Kindergarten Registration FAQ

In-District Waiver Information

School Choice

Petitions for Transfer of Students