Registration

Welcome to the Lorain City Schools! Your child will benefit from a personalized education, expanded fine arts programming, championship athletics, and clean, modern buildings with the latest climate control and security features -- all in our warm and caring environment which is the signature of our classroom culture.

Enjoy an array of free services regardless of your financial situation, including breakfast and lunch, all instructional technology and materials, athletics & extracurriculars, including medical services at our own MercyHealth Clinic located inside Washington Elementary. FIND YOURSELF IN LORAIN CITY SCHOOLS! Click here to learn more.

GET STARTED ONLINE FROM THE COMFORT OF HOME

Lorain City Schools now uses FinalForms to register and update parent, family and student contact information!

Get started by clicking on the FinalForms logo above, or visit our resource page here for additional information and support.

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Be sure to bring the following documents with you to register your child:

Proof of Birth or Foreign Documentation of Birth
Immunization Records
Social Security Number - optional
Custody/Divorce Papers if they apply
Proof of Residency (See examples below)
Utility Bill - most recent - 30 days

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Utility Bill (gas, electric, water, cable)
Voter Registration Card
Bank Statement
Government Check
Paycheck
Property Taxes
Current housing rental contract/Lease contract
Mortgage documents (or purchase agreement if you are in the process of buying a home)
Official state or local government letter, on official letterhead or with official seal
Letter or documentation issued by the postmaster
Job & Family Services, Unemployment or Social Security

All documents must contain name and address and date. If you do not have proof of residency in your name and stay with someone else, we will need proof of residency from the person you live with. We cannot accept cell phone bills, insurance documents, medical documents or court documents as proof of residency.

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COVID-safe procedures will be in place to keep our visitors and staff safe during the registration process:

Face masks are required
Hand sanitizing stations are available
3' social distancing must be maintained

To ensure the process goes smoothly, the following procedures will be in place:

Only parents/guardians are required for the registration process. Please do not bring children, family members, etc. unless it is absolutely necessary.
Three families can be served at a time.
Lorain City Schools staff and signage will help direct you through the registration process.