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Jan. 22, 2026 - The awards recognize magnet schools for outstanding academics, innovation, leadership and community engagement.
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is Underway!
Attend Ready, Set..Kindergarten!
Discover our award-winning programs: Art, music, gifted services, STEM Academies and more!
- Meet Kindergarten teachers
- Visit classrooms
- Learn about before- and after-care
Events will take place from Feb. 3-5 at a school near you.
See the Ready, Set Kindergarten Schedule
Request a school tour at your neighborhood (zoned) elementary school.
Contact
For more information about registration, contact the Office of Student Assignment at (727) 588-6210.
How to Enroll
Enrolling for kindergarten is easy with Pinellas County Schools! Follow the three simple steps below: For information, contact your school or call the Student Assignment office at 727-588-6210.
1. Get a Pinellas County Schools User ID and Password (Focus Parent Portal Account)
Parents can create a Focus Parent Portal Account at focus.pcsb.org
2. Reserve a Seat
Log onto focus.pcsb.org and access the Student Reservation System using your PCS user ID and password.
3. Complete Enrollment at Your Child's School
Visit your child's assigned school and deliver the required documents.
Required Documents:
- Certified birth certificate or other proof of date of birth
- Physical examination signed by a licensed examiner (within 12 months prior to enrollment in kindergarten)
- Proof of residency (2 forms of documentation required)
- Utility bill for power, water, cable, sewer or land-based telephone (not cellular)
- Rental agreement or lease
- Closing document
- Pinellas County tax statement with homestead exemption
- Affidavit of residency completed and notarized with two of the items listed above in the name of the person with whom you reside and who is listed on the affidavit
- Social Security card (required to request, but not mandatory)
Free and Low-Cost Medical Care
Get information by dowloading the Medical Resources Info (pdf)
Get Ready for School: 100 Days ‘til Kindergarten!
Join us on May 3, 2026 to kick-off the 100 Days 'til Kindergarten countdown. More information will be shared with you through your VPK teacher and on our website, 100 Days to Kindergarten, at the end of April.