Registering/enrolling your student in Henrico County Public Schools

Welcome to Henrico County Public Schools. There are two ways to enroll your student: online (using PowerSchool) or in person.

Step 1: Enter your address in our School Locator tool to find the school for which your home is zoned.

Step 2: Assemble the documents needed to register your student. Click on the Instructions for elementary, middle or high school registration in the menu on the left side of this page.

Step 3: Complete an online enrollment form or call your school to make an appointment with the registrar.

PowerSchool enrollment will direct you to create an account and complete the enrollment form in three parts: student enrollment information, the home language survey and the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act form.
It may take up to five business days to process the online enrollment forms before you can make an appointment with the school registrar to complete enrollment.

Instructions for registering/enrolling a student online

Q&A about PowerSchool enrollment for families

If you have questions, please contact the school your child will attend:

CLICK TO BEGIN ONLINE REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT
Applications can only be submitted for the current school year at this time.

Welcome to Henrico County Public Schools! We are excited to meet you and your family. First, there are a few important things you’ll need to do:

Where do I register/enroll my student?

Children should be registered at the school they will attend. Not sure which school is yours? Use our School Locator to find the school for your address.

To enroll a child in an HCPS school, the child must reside in Henrico County with a parent or court-appointed legal custodian. Proof of Residency | View our residency policy (PDF) | Pautas de residencia (PDF).

See information about school assignments and variances.

What forms do I need to complete?

Each of the following forms are required for ALL first time enrollments and re-enrollments in Henrico County Public Schools. Complete these forms by clicking the appropriate link. Print the forms and bring them to your school in order to finalize the registration process.

Do NOT sign any forms. All forms must be signed in the presence of a school official.

Download the Enrollment Form | Formulario de Inscripción
Download the McKinney-Vento Screening Form (PDF) (required for all) | Programa de Educacion para Estudiantes sin Hogar
Download the Home Language Survey Form (PDF) (required for all) | Encuesta de Idioma Nativo
First-time or transferring elementary students are required to submit a comprehensive physical exam. The physical must be performed no earlier than 12 months before the date the student enters school. Print the School Entrance Health form (PDF).

Scroll down to “General Enrollment Requirements” for additional documents that need to be presented for enrollment.

Contact your school directly with questions or to set up an appointment to register your child.

When do I register?

You may register at your student’s school any time of the year during the school’s normal business hours. For fall planning purposes, kindergarten registration often begins on a specific date in April, but please know that we can meet your family’s needs at any point throughout the year. In order to begin kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by Sept. 30 of that school year.

List of elementary schools, their hours and their school websites.

List of middle schools, their hours and their school websites.

List of high schools, their hours and their school websites.

What should I bring?

An official state-issued birth certificate for your child.
A photo ID for the child’s parent or legal guardian (driver’s license, DMV ID, military ID or other picture ID).
Proof of residency. You must provide:
- A current lease agreement, house contract, mortgage statement or tax assessment.
- A current utility bill (dated within the past 30 days).

If you are living “doubled” with another person or family, the homeowner or primary renter must accompany you to school to register the child. Certain verification and forms are also needed from the parent or legal guardian, as well as from the homeowner or primary renter.

The parent or guardian living in a “doubled” household must provide:
- A notarized affidavit of address, completed in conjunction with the homeowner or primary renter. The document is available from each school.
- Two pieces of business correspondence with their name at the address they are verifying as their domicile.
- A valid photo ID.
In addition to completing the notarized affidavit with the parent or guardian, the homeowner or primary renter must provide:
- A current deed or lease.
- A current utility bill (dated within the past 30 days).
- A valid photo ID.

For the full HCPS residency policy, go to our policy manual and search for “verifying residency.”

Will the school require anything else?

Before the school year starts, you will need to present:

An up-to-date record of your child’s immunizations.
First-time or transferring elementary students are required to submit a comprehensive physical exam form signed by a qualified U.S. licensed health care provider and dated no more than 12 months before the enrollment date.
Download the School Entrance Health Form.

If you have questions, please contact the school your child will attend.

List of elementary schools, their hours and their school websites.

List of middle schools, their hours and their school websites.

List of high schools, their hours and their school websites.