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Welcome to the Laurel School District!

Thank you for choosing to enroll your child in our schools. Our registration process is designed to make your experience a successful start with us.

Families who reside within the Laurel School District and have a child eligible for kindergarten should also complete this registration process. All kindergarten programs in the Laurel School District are full-day. Children who turn five years old on or before August 31 of the current year and live within the district boundaries are eligible to register for kindergarten.

Step 1: Find Your Child's Feeder School 

The student's feeder school is the school that the District assigns the student to attend, based on the location of the home. Use the Delaware School Locator tool to locate your feeder District and the school(s) in which your child will attend.  DOE School Locator

Step 2: Prepare Your Documents 

You will need supporting documents to complete the registration. We recommend gathering all of the appropriate documents before moving on to the next step.  

 Supporting documents needed for registration include: 

  • Birth Certificate 
  • Parent Identification
  • 2 Proofs of your Address - Accepted proofs will be current utility bills showing name and address, mortgage, or lease information  
  • Immunization Records 
  • Current Physical  

If Applicable 

  • Custody Papers 
  • Special Education Papers (IEP) 

Step 3: Scan or Photograph Required Documents 

Use a smartphone or scanner to capture clear images of the required documents listed above. Be sure the images are complete and not blurry or cut off. 

Helpful Tools for Scanning from Home: 

After scanning or photographing your documents, transfer the files to the device you plan to use for the registration form. 

Step 4 - Register! 

Click the link below to register your child (Grades KN-12) for the 2025-2026 school year.  

Important Notice: 
All students must be registered in their home school district before their school choice application can be processed. 

If you live in the Laurel School District and are applying for School Choice to a charter or private school, you must first register your child with the Laurel School District before submitting a choice application. 

2025-26 School Year Registration

PLEASE NOTE: Registrations will be processed in the order they are received with all supporting documentation. A notice of completion email will be sent when the registration is complete.

The Laurel School District

1160 S. Central Ave., Laurel, DE 19956
Phone: (302) 875-6100Fax: (302) 875-6106