Online registration begins March 28, 2022. 

• The child has reached the age of 5 on or prior to August 31

• Official Birth Certificate
• Proof of Residence: A utility bill with a physical address.
• Photo ID of legal parent or guardian

The following documents are desired at registration and required within the first 30 days of enrollment:

• Updated Immunization Record
• Kindergarten Health Assessment (within 12 months prior to the beginning of school). Please click here to access a copy of the Kindergarten Health Assessment Form.

• Due to current social distancing requirements, we highly encourage you to complete the online registration process. If you are unable to enroll your child online, please contact the school where your child will be attending to make arrangements to register your child in person. We strongly recommend that you enroll your child as early as possible before the school year begins. 

• The following schools will be impacted by redistricting for the 2022-23 school year due to the opening of Clear View Elementary:
  • Heritage Elementary
  • Meadow View Elementary
  • Richlands Elementary
  • Stateside Elementary.
  • Southwest Elementary
  • Blue Creek Elementary
  • Carolina Forest Elementary
• Please click here to access attendance maps for all schools impacted by redistricting.
• For all schools not impacted by redistricting, use the following link and enter your address for information regarding school attendance zones: http://timssql670a.onslow.k12.nc.us/liveweb/webquery/.

• Unless your child is selected to attend one of the elementary magnet programs or is approved for out of district, you child must attend school in his/her home district. Please click on the links below for additional information on the out of district and magnet application process.
• Please use the link below for information regarding Clyde Erwin Elementary Magnet School of International Studies & Cultural Arts and Northwoods Elementary Magnet school of Technology and Innovation. https://nc02213593.schoolwires.net/domain/4039
• Out of District Request https://nc02213593.schoolwires.net/Page/23314

     Information on Dual Language Immersion Programs can be found by clicking HERE.

• According to North Carolina law, your child must reach the age of five on or before August 31. The only exception to this is if a parent/guardian obtains early admission status for the child.
• Please click on the below link for more information regarding early admission.
  • Early Admission Brochure

• The Getting Ready for Kindergarten. A Guide for Parents can be accessed by clicking HERE.

• OCS utilizes a 3-day staggered enrollment for Kindergarten. This means that your child’s first day will be one of the first 3 days of school. Your child’s school will notify you which day your child should report for his/her first day.