North Hills School District kindergarten registration for the 2013-14 school year will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on April 2 at each elementary school and on the evening of April 18 from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. All incoming kindergarten families are encouraged to register during these times.

In order to minimize wait times for busy families, parents are asked to preregister for 15-minute appointments. To schedule a registration time, please use the district’s online system – a link (K – Registration) is posted on the district’s website www.nhsd.net under Quick Links. For April 18 appointments, please contact your designated elementary school. 

• Click here to schedule a registration appointment!

Helpful step-by-step instructions for using the online registration system and be found by clicking here. Parents who are unable to register online should contact their school office to schedule an appointment.  

• Highcliff Elementary: 412.318.1582
• McIntyre Elementary: 412.318.1622
• Ross Elementary: 412.318.1542
• West View Elementary: 412.318.1503

In addition to processing completed registration packets, school nurses and other staff will be on-hand to answer questions and address concerns on April 2.

Kindergarten registration packets are available from any of the district’s elementary schools or in the lobby of the district’s administration center. Packets may also be downloaded from the district’s website at www.nhsd.net. 

• Click here to download a registration packet! (24 pages)     

The packets provide necessary forms as well as information regarding required documents – such as proofs of residency and health immunizations – for kindergarten entrance. 

The North Hills School District operates a full-day kindergarten program in each of its four elementary schools: Highcliff, McIntyre, Ross and West View. 

Students registering for kindergarten must be five years of age before Sept. 1, 2013, to be enrolled for the 2013-14 school year. Registration is limited to residents of the North Hills School District, which includes Ross Township and West View Borough.

Families who are unable to register on April 2 or April 18 should contact their designated elementary school to schedule an alternative appointment.

For more information regarding kindergarten, contact Dr. Marilyn J. Cain, director of elementary education, at 412-318-1006 or email cainm@nhsd.net.

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