Registration and Enrollment

Family Resources

FAQ's

📆 When can children begin kindergarten? According to Virginia law, a child must be five years old on or before September 30 of the upcoming school year to enroll in kindergarten.

📍 What if I do not believe that my child is not mentally, physically, or emotionally prepared to attend kindergarten? According to PCPS School Board Policy JEG, parents or guardians must notify the School Board of their intention to delay their child's attendance for one year. Please contact Katie Wojcicki (katie.wojcicki@powhatan.k12.va.us) if you wish to do so.

🌏 What school will my child attend? Before submitting an online registration form, Please verify the attendance zone for your address here.

Welcome to Powhatan County Public Schools! We are very excited to get to know you and your family. We look forward to working with you throughout this wonderful journey!

🍂The enrollment process for students begins online.🍂

The preschool (VPI and Head Start) application for children turning 3 or 4 by September 30th, along with Kindergarten registration, will be available online starting March 3rd.

PCPS Preschool Programs

PCPS Student Registration Process

Step 1: Verify the attendance zone for your address here. (Elementary students only)

Step 2: Assemble the documents needed to register your student.

Step 3: Complete the LINQ Enrollment form online or call your school to make an appointment with the registrar. LINQ Enrollment will direct you to create an account and complete the enrollment form.

Directions to Create Account

Directions to Register A New Student

Online Registration Form

Once you submit your online form, the school registrar will reach out to schedule an appointment. Required paper forms will be collected at that time.

Enrollment Information

To complete the enrollment of your student, the following required documentation below is needed along with the registration form:

The student's parent or guardian MUST provide the items below, in person, to the school's registrar, to complete the student's enrollment.

Your child’s original birth certificate and a parent’s photo ID (must also be brought to the school once schools reopen)
Evidence of Powhatan County residency (see details below)
Student physical and immunizations Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form linked here
PCPS Student Medical Profile Sheet
PCPS Distance Enrollment Requirements Form.pdf
A copy of any custody orders (if applicable)

Directions for Completing "Fillable" PDF Forms

Adobe Reader (free software) is required and may be downloaded here: https://get.adobe.com/reader
Once Adobe Reader is installed, click on the required enrollment form and download/save it to your computer.
Open the form and type your responses. You will see light blue areas that allow you to type.
Once completed, save the form again (SAVE AS) to your computer. Be sure to rename it to include your child’s first and last name.
Email the completed form to the appropriate school’s registrar.

Registration and Enrollment

Family Resources

FAQ's

PCPS Student Registration Process

Enrollment Information

To complete the enrollment of your student, the following required documentation below is needed along with the registration form:

IF YOUR FAMILY IS LIVING WITH ANOTHER PERSON IN POWHATAN COUNTY, PLEASE PROVIDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Required Immunizations

Proof of Powhatan County Residence

School Entrance Age

Directions for Completing "Fillable" PDF Forms

Enrollment Forms