Welcome to the Burlington Community School District! We’re excited to have you as part of our Grayhound family as we partner with you to provide your child with individual and collective educational experiences that will have a profoundly positive impact on their adult quality of life.
Whether you’re registering a returning student or enrolling a first-time student, we’re here to help.
You can find answers to most of your enrollment questions below, but if there’s something we’re missing, please feel free to give us a call at 319-753-6791, and we’ll connect you with an enrollment specialist.
Kindergarten Orientation
5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 13 | 9-11 a.m. Friday, March 14
It’s time to look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year! If your child will turn 5 on or before 9/15/2025, they may attend kindergarten. For additional information, please call the BCSD Administration Building at (319) 753-6791, ext. 1409.
- Black Hawk Elementary – 319-753-5300
- Grimes Elementary – 319-753-0420
- North Hill Elementary – 319-753-6363
- Sunnyside Elementary – 319-753-5244
Preschool Registration
Want to take a tour? Ready to register and ensure a spot? Call (319) 753-2707!
- FREE 4-year-old preschool (4 on or before 9/15/2025)
- 3-year-old preschool (3 on or before 9/15/2025)
- PEEK at Preschool is from 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 2.
- Childcare options are available.
How to register
Returning 1st-12th grade student registration
Returning 1st- through 12th-graders must register online. Online registration for the 2024-25 school year will be open July 8-August 6.
Returning students also may come to On-Site Registration Day, which will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at Edward Stone Middle School, for assistance with online registration.
New student registration (K-12)
Preschool registration
We offer 3-year-old preschool, free 4-year-old preschool, and wrap-around childcare at Corse Early Childhood Center, where our Grayhound pups learn and build upon skills that will set the stage for future educational success.
What to bring to registration
What to know about immunization requirements
Per the Iowa Department of Public Health, all students must be up to date on immunization in order to attend school.
Proof of up-to-date immunizations or Medical/Religion exemption waiver must be turned in prior to the first day of school.
Students will not be able to start/attend school if immunizations are not up to date.
Kindergarten registration
Incoming kindergartners may be registered by submitting paper registration forms to either the Administration Building, 1429 West Ave., or the school they will attend.
Fee Waiver
To qualify for school fee waivers (school fees, rentals, driver’s education, etc.) and other benefits, please complete and return this form.
Open Houses
Schedule a tour
Want to see your child’s school before you enroll? No problem! Call Special Services Secretary Nicole Chaillie at 319-753-6791 ext. 1414 or email Nicole.Chaillie@bcsds.org to schedule a tour.