Cleveland City Schools to Host Kindergarten Registration Event Saturday, March 23

Cleveland City Schools is excited to announce the Kindergarten Registration Event, an essential milestone for families with children ready to embark on their educational journey. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 23rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Raider Arena, Cleveland High School, located at 850 Raider Dr.

To be eligible, students must be 5 years old on or before August 15, 2024. Both parent and child are required to attend registration, bringing along the necessary documentation:

- Birth Certificate or Proof of Birth
- TN Immunization Record
- Proof of Address (rental agreement, recent utility bill, mortgage statement)

To streamline the process, families are encouraged to attend registration during the designated time slots for each school:

- Stuart Elementary: 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
- Yates Primary: 8:45 - 10:15 a.m.
- Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
- Blythe-Bower Elementary: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
- Mayfield Elementary: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
- Arnold Memorial Elementary: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

It is essential to note that before school starts in August, each child must have:

- Evidence of medical examination (dated after January 1, 2024)
- An official birth certificate or proof of birth
- A permanent Tennessee Immunization Recording indicating:
  - 2 MMRs
  - 3 Hepatitis B
  - 2 Hepatitis A
  - 5 DPT (One on or after 4th birthday)
  - 4 Polio
  - 2 Chicken Pox (or documentation with dates of illness if applicable)

To ensure a smooth transition, parents are advised to check their address for school zoning through the Online School Zone Check.

Cleveland City Schools looks forward to welcoming the newest members of the educational community and is committed to providing a nurturing environment for their growth and development.