• To enroll in 4K, students must be at least 4 years old on or before September 1.

• To enroll in kindergarten, students MUST be at least 5 years old on or before September 1. 

• To enroll in first grade, students MUST be at least 6 years old on or before September 1 AND show proof of having successfully completed Kindergarten. If you do not have proof of Kindergarten completion, contact the school’s principal. 

Call or email your school and schedule an appointment to verify your student’s enrollment after completing the online enrollment application. Access your school contact information here.

Valid Photo ID:

• Driver’s License 
• Passport
• Government issued ID: Photo ID with full name and DOB

Verification of Student’s Name and Date of Birth (ONE of the following): 

• Original Birth Certificate - **No photocopies are accepted. Schools will neither make copies nor keep the original Birth Certificate.
• Passport 
• Health Record

Proof of Residence (ONE of the following documents in the parent/guardian name): 

• Lease

• Mortgage

• Recent Utility Bill

Proof of Immunizations: 

• Wisconsin State immunization records if access to Wisconsin Immunization Registry is not granted by parent

• All out-of-state immunization records 

Academic History if the student received their education outside of the US (provide any or all of the following): 

• Last (most recent) report card*

• Transcript 

• Withdrawal form 

• Special education information 

*A copy of the last report card is required if the student is an incoming 9th grade student. This is required to assist with scheduling.

Parent/guardian-student Relationship Verification:

Verification of parent/guardian identity and relationship -- official photo identification (driver’s license, passport or government issued ID) and the student’s birth certificate or court documentation providing proof of parent/guardian relationship. 

If you are unable to provide verification, please contact the MMSD Enrollment Office at

608-663-4957 or enrollment@madison.k12.wi.us

NOTE: The parent who enrolls the student confirms the verification of the second parent as long as the second parent's name is listed in the student's birth certificate.

** Wisconsin law strictly prohibits copying the Birth Certificate (BC) as it is considered a vital record. Parents/guardians will need to verify the student’s date of birth and parent/guardian-student relationship at the school by presenting the original copy of the student’s birth certificate.