KINDERGARTEN Registration 2025-2026

Tennessee Law (TCA 49-6-201) has changed to reflect new requirements related to the age cut-off for entering kindergarten.  Section three (3) states, "Children entering kindergarten shall be five (5) years of age on or before August 31 for the 2013-2014 school year and on or before August 15 for all school years thereafter".

• Proof of Birth, one of the following forms:  

  • Birth Certificate - issued by a government 
  • Passport issued by any nation (translated) 
  • Immigration documentation 
  • Decree of adoption or other records issued by a court 
  • Other official documentation showing date of birth and parent's names 

• Social Security Card (optional)
• TN Certificate of Immunization or Exemption Form (TN DOE LINK)
• Physical exam  
• Proof of Residency (HELPFUL LINK)

Parents are urged to register their children on the spring registration date event if they do not have all the required forms or certificates.  Missing forms may be collected over the months before school starts.

Parents with questions related to zoning should LINK HERE or call the district administrative offices at (865) 982-7121 (M-F between 7:40 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.)  

You are also welcome to email us at MCS@Maryville-Schools.org. 

Use the link below to determine which elementary school your student is zoned for. This will direct you to the Blount County GIS tool, where you can search by address to find your zoned school.

Find my student's zoned school

STEP 1 - VERIFY YOUR STUDENT'S ZONED SCHOOL

STEP 2 - COMPLETE ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION

Parents can complete pre-registration online OR bring documents to the elementary school where the student will be attending:

Foothills Elementary: Documents can be dropped off at the FHE office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays between 8 am and 2 pm, while school is in session. 

John Sevier: Documents can be dropped off at the JSE office Monday through Friday between 8 am and 2 pm, while school is in session.

Sam Houston: Documents can be dropped off at the SHE office Monday through Friday between 8 am and 2 pm, while school is in session. 

online pre-registration

If you experience difficulty with the online registration site, please contact your student's zoned school. 

STEP 3 - FULL REGISTRATION

After completing Steps 1 and 2, you will receive an email with instructions for creating a PowerSchool Parent account. This account will allow you to complete the full registration process online.

PowerSchool is a student information system that will stay with your child throughout their time in Maryville City Schools. In the early years, you’ll primarily use it for registration and verification. However, as your student progresses, PowerSchool will become an essential tool for tracking their academic progress and staying informed.

Completing these three steps by May 22 helps our school administrators prepare for the upcoming school year, ensuring we are ready to welcome your new student!

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT ONLINE REGISTRATION:

• Please make certain you SUBMIT your registration at the end of Step 1.
• Your child is considered REGISTERED upon completion of both Step 1 and Step 2. 

If your student attended Pre-K in Maryville City Schools during the 2024-2025 school year, you do not need to register as a new student. Instead, you will complete the Returning Student Verifcation process.

RETURNING STUDENT VERIFICATION

If you have applied for tuition enrollment for the upcoming school year, please wait for final approval from the district office before beginning the registration process. 

If you have questions about tuition acceptance, please contact our district office:

Phone: (865) 982-7121

Email: mcs@maryville-schools.org

Students currently enrolled in the Early Intervention Center at John Sevier Elementary who will be entering kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year will receive an email with details about the registration process. These students will take part in the Annual Returning Student Verification process rather than the New Student Registration process; however, families must submit the required paperwork listed above to their zoned school.

Students who served as a Peer Buddy during the 2024-2025 school year do not need to register as a new student. Instead, you will complete the Returning Student Verifcation process.

RETURNING STUDENT VERIFICATION