Enrollment FAQ's

How do I enroll my child?
When can I register my child for the new school year?
What should I bring to enroll my child in school?
What immunizations are required for school?
How do I know what school my child will attend?
Does Ralston offer all-day kindergarten?
Does Ralston offer preschool?
If I don't live in the Ralston School District, can I send my child to a Ralston school?




How do I enroll my child?
During the school year new students need to register at the school they will attend.

When can I register my child for the new school year?
New elementary students can register during June and July at the Administrative Offices, 8545 Park Drive- 402-331-4700. After August 1st new students should register at the school they will be attending.

New middle school students should register at Ralston Middle School, 8202 Lakeview Street- 402-331-4701.

New high school students should register at Ralston High School, 8969 Park Drive- 402-331-7373.

What should I bring to enroll my child in school?
A certified copy of the child's birth certificate, child's social security number, and record of immunizations.

Nebraska law requires that all students entering kindergarten or seventh grade have a physical exam prior to the start of the school year. Exams completed more than six months prior to the first day of school will not be accepted. Physical exams are also required for students transferring into any grade level from schools outside of the state. Parents who do not want their child to receive a physical may sign a waiver.

What immunizations are required for school?
Nebraska School Law requires that all students be immunized against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, rubella, mumps, Hepatitis B, and Varicella PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT. Affidavits for religious or medical reasons are available in the school office.

All students will need to have on file at least 3 DTP, 3 Polio, and 2 doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) immunizations; 3 doses of pediatric hepatitis B vaccine, or, if the alternate hepatitis B vaccination schedule is used, 2 doses of a licensed adult hepatitis B vaccine specified for adolescents 11-15 years of age.

Kindergarten, seventh grade and out-of-state transfer students are required to have dates on file for the following immunizations: 3 DTP, 3 Polio, 2 MMR, 3 Hepatitis B, 1 or 2 doses or year of infection for varicella (chickenpox).

An Eye Exam is required for entrance into kindergarten.

Please review your child’s records to make sure your child has obtained the needed immunizations prior to enrollment. Please check with your child’s physician or contact the Douglas County Health Department for information on immunization clinics that are available (402-444-7213). You may also contact the school nurse if you have questions regarding the law or need assistance in getting your child’s immunizations.

Nebraska School Law dictates that your child will not be able to enroll unless dates of immunizations are provided to the school at the time of enrollment.

How do I know what school my child will attend?
The district map in the Schools section of this web site can help you determine your child's school. For more information you can call 402-331-4700.

Does Ralston offer all-day kindergarten?
Yes. All six of our elementary schools have all-day kindergarten.

Does Ralston offer preschool?
Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds is offered at all six elementary schools. For further information, please call 402-898-3413.

If I don't live in the Ralston School District, can I send my child to a Ralston School?
Students who do not live in the Ralston School District can apply through the open enrollment program. Please call 402-331-4700 for more information.