How to register for Kindergarten:

If you live in Urbana and your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1 of the current year, you can register your student for kindergarten. Registration must be completed in-person for all kindergarten students. Online registration is not available for kindergarten registration.

To complete registration for your student, please go to your school office during the following times:

• Dr. Preston Williams Jr. Elementary: 9-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.
• Leal Elementary: 9-11 a.m.
• Dr. Martin L. King Jr Elementary: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Thomas Paine: 9-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.
• Yankee Ridge Multilingual: 9-11 a.m.

If you do not know which school to register at, please use the Attendance Map or contact Kelly Allen at (217) 384-3565 or kindergarten@usd116.org

Please bring the following documents to registration:

• • Photo ID (driver’s license, State ID, passport)
  • Student’s official birth certificate
  • Phone numbers for doctor and emergency contacts
  • Proof you live in Urbana
    • For homeowners: a copy of the deed, closing documents, or other mortgage documentation which shows the parent/guardian’s name and address.
    • For renters: A copy of a properly executed lease agreement with the parent/guardian’s name listed as the renter, as well as a signature page including the name, address, and telephone number of the landlord for verification purposes.

If you do not have mortgage documents or a lease agreement, you need two of the following with your address:

• Telephone bill
• Recent utility bill from the last 60 days (gas, water, electric, trash)
• Public aid/Medical card, medical bills
• Current homeowner’s insurance or renter’s insurance policy statement
• Federal or state income tax return (financial information may be removed)

For those living with a person who rents or owns a residence: An affidavit of residence needs to be completed by the Resident Provider and notarized by the Resident Provider, Legal Guardian and Notary Public. The Resident Provider will also need to provide the documentation listed above.

The documentation must be provided concerning the person who resides in District 116 and with whom the parent/guardian lives.

For those who intend to move into the District: These circumstances are clearly defined by law and the information may be obtained by calling 217-384-3600.

If you do not submit hard copies of the required documents during registration, please email copies to: kindergarten@usd116.org