Enrollment
Enrollment
Parents wishing to enroll their child in Sturgis Public Schools can do so at the school where the child will attend. Pre-school through second grade families that live outside of a school's walking radius, may enroll at any early elementary school, but final placement will be determined by our school principals.
At the time of enrollment, parents are required to present the following information:
- Birth Certificate (original County or State Certified)
- Custody papers from a court (if applicable)
- Proof of residency (driver's license, utility bill, lease, phone bill, etc.)
- Immunization record
- Transcript of grades or last report card (middle & high school students)
A listing of our schools as well as additional enrollment resources are linked below.
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Our district uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically syncs with our Student Information System to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences for when and how they are notified.
ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home.
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Stay connected to your child’s educaiton with PowerSchool. PowerSchool Parent Account gives you secure access to your student's grades, attendance, schedules, report cards, and other important school information all in one convenient place. Creating an account is the best way to stay informed and support your child's success throughout the school year. Visit the PowerSchool Parent Account Setup Guide for step-by-step instructions on creating and linking your account.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan operates before and after school programming for Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students at Eastwood Elementary School. Shuttle service from the before school program to Congress, Wall & Wenzel is available in the morning; and from Congress, Wall & Wenzel to the after school program is available in the afternoon. The program is open on school days during the following hours.
Hours of Operation (school days)
5:30am-8:30am (morning session)
3:30pm-5:30pm (afternoon session)
Cost $20.00 per session
Registration Forms
Registration materials can be picked up at Eastwood Elementary School's Main Office. If you have any further questions, please call Boys & Girls Clubs at 269-363-9600 (Sturgis) or 269-926-8766 (Greater Southwest Michigan). -
Kindergarten registration materials for the 2026-2027 school year are available. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026 to enroll (or by December 1, 2026, with a waiver).
Please pick up, or request delivery of, your Kindergarten Registration Packet. To do this, you can:
- Visit the main office at Congress Elementary School, Wall Elementary School, or Wenzel Elementary School to pick up a Kindergarten Registration Packet.
Kindergarten Registration Event
Bring your completed kindergarten registration packet, and the items listed below, to our registration event that happens typically in April. This is a fun event with food and drink, and staff will be present to take your registration materials and answer your questions. We will be registering students for GSRP Preschool, Begindergarten, and Kindergarten at the event. See the next information tab to learn more about GSRP Preschool registration information. The event will take place at the following schools:- Congress School (421 W. Congress St.)
- Wall School (702 E. Lafayette St.)
- Wenzel School (403 S. Park St.)
When you register; please bring:
- Birth Certificate (original County or State Certified) - Not the hospital copy
- Immunization record (see details below)
- Vision and Hearing record
- Two (2) Proof of Residency (driver’s license, utility bill, phone bill, etc.)
- Completed registration packet (items listed below)
All papers in the packet completed:- Family Data Sheet
- Student Language Survey
- Acceptable Use Agreement
- Residency Questionnaire
- Concussion Form
- Dental Assessment Form MDHHS-6067
- MICR Consent Disclosure Form
Children who turn 5 after September 1, 2026, are encouraged to wait a year before enrolling in Kindergarten. While you may still register for Kindergarten now, your child may be recommended to enroll in either GSRP Preschool, Begindergarten, or Kindergarten based on their school readiness.
If your child’s immunizations are incomplete, please make an appointment with the St. Joseph Community Health Agency or your physician. Please bring with you, when you register, a copy of the updated record or the date, time and location of the appointment you have scheduled to complete the immunizations.
In August, you will receive a placement letter providing you information as to your child’s teacher and school. If you have questions or concerns that have not been addressed, please contact the school office to speak with a secretary or the principal. -
We have GSRP preschool classrooms at Jerolene School and Sturgis Central Commons.
Call 269-659-1570 with questions.
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This application is only for students who live outside of the district boundaries.
Applications are available in English and Spanish for both In-County and Out-of-County School of Choice requests. Download the appropriate form below, complete it, and submit it to your child’s school main office.
In-County School of Choice:
Out-of-County School of Choice:
If you have questions about your School of Choice eligibility or the application process, please contact us at 269-651-1500.
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Register for bus transportation, access route information, download EZArrival app, and review important transportation resources for the school year.
Register for Bus Transportation
If you have questions, please call the transportation department at 269-659-1590.