Registration Resources

How old must my child be to enroll in the Elizabethtown Area School District?
To be eligible for enrollment in Elizabethtown Area schools, students must reside within the boundaries of the Elizabethtown Area School District and have attained the chronological age of five (5) years by August 31. 

What is the compulsory school age in Pennsylvania?
The compulsory school age in Pennsylvania requires all students to begin school no later than age 6 and attend school until age 18 or until graduation.  

I'm thinking about buying or building a house in the school district and want to know what primary elementary school my child would attend?
You should call the registration office at 717-361-4893 or the business office at 717-367-1521 to confirm your child’s elementary building based on your anticipated address. Real estate agents may not have the most up-to-date school boundary zones, so please take a moment to call us.

At the time of registration, parents or guardians enrolling their child(ren) must provide two (2) of the following documents as proof of residency. These same documents are also required when requesting an address change within the school district.

Accepted Proof of Residency Documents

• Current lease agreement showing the lease term, property address, names of the property owner(s) and lessee(s), and required signatures.
• Mortgage settlement documents showing the residence address and the property owner(s)' name(s).
• Recorded deed showing the residence address and the property owner(s)' name(s).
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license* showing the current physical residence address.
• Valid Pennsylvania identification card* showing the current physical residence address.
• Current gas, electric, sewer, or water bill dated within the last 60 days.

* A valid state-issued photo ID is required for identification at the time of registration. If you are using your Pennsylvania driver's license or Pennsylvania identification card as one of your two proofs of residency, it must be valid and display your current physical residence address.

Documents Not Accepted as Proof of Residency

The following items cannot be used as proof of residency:

• Cable bills
• Phone bills
• Other documents that display an address, such as pay stubs, magazine subscriptions, or other miscellaneous bills
• Envelopes with an address that is handwritten, stamped, or printed

Parents/guardians of students who move within the district must notify either your child's school or the Student Registration and Enrollment Office of the new address by updating the Student Information Form for your child (contact the building and/or counseling secretary to access your child's Student Information Form) and providing proof of the new residency within the district. A listing of accepted documents for proof of residency can be found in the Proof of Residency resource section.

Once the Student Information Form is updated and acceptable proof of residency has been received, the student’s information will be updated. Without proper proof of residency, the District will consider you a non-resident and could withdraw your child(ren) from the District.  

Please be aware that for grades kindergarten through second grade may require a change in elementary schools.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Student Records/Registration Office at 717-361-4893. 

Parents/guardians of students moving from Elizabethtown Area School District should inform either their building secretary (elementary), counseling office (middle school or high school) or the Student Records/Registration Office (717-361-4893). 

Parent/guardian should complete a Student Withdrawal Form and provide the following information: 

• Student Name
• Grade Level
• Residence Address Within the District
• New Address
• New School District
• Reason for Withdrawal
• Effective Date of Withdrawal

The form must be signed by the parent/guardian.  Please complete one form for each student. The Student Withdrawal Form can be found in the FORMS SECTION of the website under the Student Registration and Records listing.

Academic records for a student will be forwarded to the new school when a request for records is received from the new school to which the student is being transferred.  A request for records may be faxed to 717-361-1842.

For access to all district policies related to enrollment, please visit BoardDocs, our e-Governance platform, and select the Policies tab in the top right corner of the homepage. For your convenience, we have highlighted five key policies below that are most relevant to our Student Registration and Records Office.

• Policy #200 - Enrollment in District
• Policy #201 - Admission to Grade 1
• Policy #202 - Eligibility of Non-Resident Students
• Policy #216 - Student Records
• Policy #216.1 - Supplemental Discipline Records

The resources below provide additional information that may be helpful to families during the student registration process. These materials include enrollment-related guidance, health and immunization requirements, online registration assistance, and information about community resources that support students and families.

Select a resource below to learn more.

Day Care Providers
Listing of local day care providers and pre-schools.

Day Care Providers

School Nurses
Frequently asked questions about the District's School Nurses Department, including information on medications, immunizations, pre-existing health conditions, inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, and other health-related topics.

Frequently Asked Questions - School Nurses

Online Registration Instructions
Instructions for creating an account and completing the District's online registration process.

Online Registration Instructions

Online Registration Process
Frequently asked questions regarding online registration, including scheduling registration appointments, determining school attendance areas, and who to contact for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions about EASD's Online Registration Process

Immunization Requirements
Information regarding immunization requirements and enrollment guidelines for students attending EASD schools.

Immunization Requirements