Kindergarten Registration opens online annually on March 1st.

Parents/guardians of children who will be 5 years old on or before July 31 of the upcoming school year should complete the online registration to enroll their child in kindergarten at DT Elementary.

In-Person Assistance Available
DT Elementary offers in-person assistance for families who are unable to complete the online registration process at home. Please call 402-845-2730 to schedule an appointment at the Elementary Office.

Enrollment Notice
Due to projected high enrollment numbers, voluntary transfer and option student application approvals may be limited or unavailable for the 2026–2027 school year.

Document Submission
All required documents can be uploaded during the online registration process; however, documents are not required to submit the initial online registration.

If you are unable to upload documents online, they may be:

Dropped off at the Elementary Office (Door 3), or
Mailed to:

DT Elementary Office
ATTN: Kindergarten Registration
PO Box 300
Doniphan, NE 68832

Please note: Kindergarten registration is not complete until all required documents have been received.

Steps to Register for Kindergarten

Step 1: Gather Required Documents
Please have the following documents ready before beginning the registration process:

COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE
State law requires all new students to provide a certified copy of the student’s birth certificate.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Proof of residency within the Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools district is required. Your name and address must appear on the document.
Acceptable examples include:
- Rent receipt or lease agreement
- Mortgage document or property tax record
- Current utility bill
IMMUNIZATIONS, DENTAL & VISION EVALUATION
DT requires all students to be compliant with immunization requirements set by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Please provide a current immunization record.

Exemptions may be granted for:
- Medical reasons, with a signed statement from a physician
- Religious reasons, with a signed affidavit
PHYSICAL FORM

A physical is required for students entering kindergarten and seventh grade.
- The form must be completed and signed by a physician
- Kindergarten physicals must be completed within 6 months prior to entering kindergarten
CUSTODY DOCUMENTATION (if applicable)

Step 2: Complete the Kindergarten Registration Enrollment Form

Step 3: Complete the Language and Ethnicity Survey

Step 4: Complete the Annual Health Statement

Step 5: Complete the Kindergarten Packet

Doniphan-Trumbull Public School