Admission procedures
*Marion City Schools is currently enrolling new and returning students for the 2022-2023 school year*
Families interested in enrolling their child in the Marion City Schools Preschool Program should call the enrollment office at 740-223-4422 from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Those registering will be asked for their name, their child’s name who they wish to enroll, the child's birthdate, their mailing address, phone number and email address.
In order for your child to be enrolled in our preschool program, you must meet the following requirements:
Your child must be 4 years old before October 1.
Children ages 3-5, identified as having special needs, may be enrolled in a preschool program after a multi-factored evaluation is completed. If you believe your child has special needs, please contact the Marion City Schools Student Services Department.
Required paperwork
Parents must provide all of the following paperwork prior to the first day of school. (It must be turned into the teacher.)
- A medical form signed by a licensed physician affirming that your child is in a suitable condition for enrollment in the program (If a parent has a signed document by a physician indicating the physician will complete the child's physical within thirty days after admission, a place will be held for thirty days in the preschool program. Your child will not be able to attend the preschool class until the medical form is completed and turned into the designated person.)
- A copy of your child's birth certificate
- An immunization record of your preschooler that must include required immunizations in accordance with state statutes (unless specifically exempt for medical reasons)
- School information forms (health record, medical emergency contacts, emergency transportation, parent release forms) will be given to each parent at the child's preschool location prior to the first day of preschool. Parents are responsible for keeping all information current. All changes must be made in person in the school office, as well as notification made to the teacher.
- Proof of residency