South Western City Schools (SWCS) enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 school year for Kindergarten students (starting on January 27, 2026) who will be 5 years old on or before the first day of school, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This change reflects a recent update to state law (House Bill 114), which revised the kindergarten enrollment age requirement across Ohio. Whether you are a new or returning family to the district, we welcome you and are proud to partner with you on your child’s educational journey over the next 13 years.
Online Enrollment Process
Before you begin the kindergarten enrollment process, we ask that you first verify your address and that you live within the district boundary map. To do this, head to the link (click here) and type in your address to ensure it is within one of the assigned color zones within the map.
To begin the online registration process, click HERE.
Before starting this process, you will need the following documents on hand:
- Have the following documents readily available and ready to upload:
- A state-issued parent/guardian ID
- Original birth certificate OR original hospital certificate (with seal) OR original baptismal record (with seal) OR passport (note, if a passport is used, proof of custody or guardianship is still required)
- A lease (current and signed by landlord & tenant) OR a deed (signed and recorded) OR home purchase settlement statement (signed by seller and buyer) OR one utility bill (gas, electric, water, internet, trash) in the parent/guardian’s name dated within the last 30 days
If you are living with a friend/relative in the SWCS, you must complete BOTH required forms below: Review the forms carefully.
Oath of Residence Affidavit by Parent/Guardian Form (If Needed) - Immunization records – Students who are newly enrolled and were born in, resided in, or recently visited a Tuberculosis (TB) endemic country for more than thirty (30) days are required to show proof of a negative TB skin test, prior to being enrolled in SWCS. (Revised Policy 5312)
Click here for the Enrollment Checklist
Online Enrollment Completion and Confirmation
To ensure the safety of staff and to efficiently manage student enrollments in a timely manner most enrollment applications and information will be processed online. Once the enrollment center receives a completed online application an enrollment specialist will contact you to complete the enrollment.
Kindergarten Visits
Once an enrollment specialist completes the enrollment of a student, families can set up a Kindergarten Visit at their new school this spring. The 2026 Kindergarten Visit dates will be posted when available.
Questions?
Throughout the process, should you have any questions we are here to help! Additionally, we have prepared a registration Frequently Asked Questions guide which may address some items you may need further assistance with which can be accessed (click here).
SWCS Welcome Center
Over the summer of 2025, the enrollment team moved into the Student Welcome Center at: 2803 Southwest Blvd, Grove City, OH 43123 (Formerly Brookpark Middle School site).
Phone: 614-801-6280 | Fax: 614-801-2253
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Details coming soon for May kindergarten visit days in your new school!
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