New Student Registration
District 223 extends a warm welcome to our new students and families. The following information is presented to help the registration process flow quickly and smoothly. To be eligible for admission to District 223, a child must be 5 years old and less than 21 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school term. A child with exceptional needs who qualifies for special education services is eligible for admission at 3 years of age.
Parents should be prepared to present the following documents and forms when enrolling their child(ren) in District 223 schools for the first time.
Required Documents
1. Three proofs of residency within District 223 from the examples below:
- Drivers license
- Home ownership title or deed (or signed closing statement)
- Apartment lease
- Utility bill(water, gas, electric)
- Automobile insurance
- Current library card
2. Birth certificate - certified original copy (hospital copy not accepted).
3. Physical examination - required for all new out-of-state students and for students entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades. Must be signed by an Illinois physician.
4. Dental examination - required for all new out-of-state students and for students entering kindergarten, second and sixth grade.
5. Proof of immunizations against communicable diseases as required by the Illinois Department of Health – required within one year before entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or first grade, for all new students entering District 223, and for students entering fifth, sixth and ninth grade.
6. Eye examinations are now required for all new out of state students and students entering kindergarten. Eye exams must be completed by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist.
In some instances, additional documentation may be required.
Registration Forms
The following forms will need to be turned in for each student. Click to download and bring the completed documents to registration.
District #223 School Enrollment Form
Department of Education Race & Ethnicity Data Standards
Illinois State Health Requirements for Students
Required IDPH Physical Exam Form
State Required Dental Exam & Waiver Forms (Only for Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th Graders)
Vision Packet & Forms (For Kindergarten and any New Students to Illinois)
Medication Permit (if the student needs medication during the school day)
Emergency Medical/Health Information Form
Loan Request for Materials/Insurance Waiver
District Field Trip & Technology Waiver
Request for an Application for Illinois Free & Reduced Lunch Program
Meridian Junior High School P.E. Uniform Order Form
Registration Fees
District 223’s registration fees are:
Kindergarten $50.00
Grades 1-5 $55.00
Grades 6-8 $60.00
Grade 9-12 $75.00
Additional fees may be charged in grades 6-12 for participation in certain
co-curricular activities.
Fees are not due at the time of registration . They will be invoiced and collected at a later date.
Where to Register
New students should return documents to the District Office, 207 W. Main Street, Stillman Valley.
Returning District 223 students must register on-line via Family Access.
Links:
2010-2011 School Calendar
2010-2011 Student Fee Schedule
2010-2011 Food Service Program
2010-2011 Food Service Fee Schedule
Transportation:
New students entering the district MUST contact the Transportation Department to set up transportation for the 2010-2011 school year. Transportation route information will be available in Family Access and mailed out to each family by Friday, August 6, 2010. Please call the Transportation Department at (815)645-2613 or e-mail them at transportation@mail.meridian223.org.
Questions?
For general questions about registration, e-mail registration@mail.meridian223.org, or the District 223 District Office at 815-645-2606.
First Day of School for District 223 students is Wednesday, August 18, 2010.
PLEASE RETURN ALL DOCUMENTS TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE at 207 W. MAIN ST, STILLMAN VALLEY.
