Enrolling Your Child

Imagine being the cobbler who must make shoes for 1,000 boys and girls. These shoes must fit, must help the children to walk better, and must appeal to the children and their parents.

Sure, you could make a few kinds of shoes and hope they fit, even with the knowledge that each child's podiatry needs are different. "Force your feet into them," you could tell the children, knowing one style would be the easiest option for you, but hardly would meet the needs of each child. Or, to satisfy the needs of your children and parents, you could make dozens of styles and sizes. More work for you? You bet it is. But every child will have shoes that fit.

The Dell Rapids School District IS that cobbler, with programs and schools that meet the educational needs of every child.

We believe that:

  • All children can learn
  • The best education happens when parents, students and school staff work together toward common goals by commonly agreed-upon methods; and
  • Families are the decision-makers on where their children will attend school.

Where to Register/Enroll

Parents who would like to register their children for elementary school (K-4) can call Heidi Adams at 428-5473, Ext. 1. For Middle School students (grades 5-8), parents can call Connie Hansen at 428-5473, Ext. 2. And for High School students (grades 9-12) parents can call Marne Leighton at 428-5473, Ext. 3.


Items Needed to Register/Enroll

  • Birth Certificate
    • A certified copy of the birth certificate must be presented to the school at the time of enrollment or within 30 days. An affidavit issued by the State Department of Health may be presented in lieu of the birth certificate.
  • Immunizations
    • A Certificate of Immunization must be presented prior to admission to school. Immunization/Health forms are available at the school offices.
    • Effective 2007-08: Two doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccination will be required for students entering kindergarten.

For more information about registration, call your child's school.