First Day of Preschool is August 29, 2024

When registering, ensure that you choose the correct year from the drop-down options:

  • 2023-2024 for this year or,
  • 2024-2025 for next fall

By completing and signing the Online Registration, you are affirming that the statements contained in the application are true. CAUTION: Knowingly providing false information on this form will invalidate the application.

Online Registration Required

Colfax-Mingo uses an OnLine Registration (OLR) to register students. We ask that you complete OLR during the month of April, which will allow our staff to complete the placement process in a timely manner.

Please register/update ALL students in your family when registering your preschooler.

Please note: Four-year-old preschool is available to all students of families living in the Colfax-Mingo District.  Half-day Four-year-old preschool is free to all students through the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Grant. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 15, 2024, to be eligible for four-year-old preschool.  All day preschool requires that monthly tuition be paid. Three-year-old preschool is not free and requires that monthly tuition be paid.  Click on this link for more information regarding age requirements, what days preschool is offered, and more.

3-Year-Old Preschool Tuition = $150.00 (monthly)
4-Year-Old Full Day Preschool Tuition = $200.00 (monthly)

 

Documents needed to complete the registration process
  • Proof of residency. All new students entering the district must provide the proper documentation to establish residency to enroll.  All documents provided must state the student’s physical address, and residency at that address is required.  A post office box is NOT an acceptable address for the purpose of determining residency.  One of the following documents must be provided:
    • Official Homeowner’s Purchase Agreement
    • Official Lease Agreement
    • Current water or electric bill mailed to you at your residence
  • Proof of birth date.  Your child is eligible to apply for preschool for the 2024-2025 school year if the are turning 3 or 4 years old on or before September 15, 2024. Several options are acceptable:
    • immunization record
    • passport
    • adoption papers
    • county certificate
    • state certificate
  • Certificate of Immunization.  Your child’s physician can provide you with a copy of all immunizations given. A photocopy of the certificate if immunization is acceptable.  Certificate of Immunization
  • Physical FormThis can be completed by your child’s physician.

Taking a picture of the required documents does NOT provide the quality necessary for us to read the document. Please us a scanning app on your phone to capture the required documents. iPhone users can use Scannable or Adobe Scan. Android users can use Adobe Scan or Office Lens.

NOTE: Falsification of any information or document required for residency verification or the use of the address of another person without actually residing there may result in:

  • Revocation of student enrollment
  • Being held liable to reimburse the district for expenses incurred to educate this student
  • Civil action resulting from fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and negligence
Get Registered!
New Families

If you are a NEW family to the Colfax-Mingo School District please click this link to begin registration. New Family Student Registration 

If you are a NEW family to the district, you are required to show proof of birthdate and address verification. Please upload these documents during your online registration process. These documents must be uploaded before you click submit. Having all the required paperwork–proof of residency, proof of birthdate, health physical, and immunization records will allow us to approve your registration more quickly. Students won’t be allowed to start school without these required documents.

Existing Families

If you’re an existing Colfax-Mingo family living in the district and adding a preschooler or kindergartner, you need to register all of the students in your family at the same time by clicking this link: Existing Family Students Registration

Forgot your Campus Portal Password?  If you have forgotten your password and/or can’t get into your Parent Portal, please complete this form for assistance: Parent Infinite Campus Request Form

Questions?

Preschool FAQ

Will there be a Preschool Parent Night this year?

A:  Yes, we are in the process of organizing the dates for Preschool Parent Night.  Typically, they are held in March/April.  Look for information coming soon.

When will I know if my child is enrolled in preschool?

A: There are a couple of steps to our enrollment process.  First, we need to have all required documents: Proof of Residency, Immunization Records, Health Physical.  When received, your registration will be approved.  The next step is for the Early Childhood Coordinator to enroll your student in the program.  This is usually completed in early summer.  At that time, you will receive an email notification.

When will I know if my child will be in All Day 4-Year-Old Preschool?

A:  Due to limited space, a random lottery drawing will take place in the early summer.  Parents will be notified via email to let them know if their student will be in the all-day or half-day program.

When will my child know who their teacher will be?

A:  Typically, all teachers are assigned in late summer/early August.

I’m having trouble logging into the Parent Portal.  What should I do?

A:  If you have forgotten your password and/or can’t get into your Parent Portal, please complete this form for assistance: Parent Infinite Campus Request Form

I don’t have all the required documentation. Can I still submit my child’s registration?

A:  We would prefer that you submit all documentation at the time of registration to help ensure critical forms are all in place before school starts, however, if you are missing a document, you may submit your registration and then send your documents as soon as possible to district_registrar@colfaxmingo.org.

If you have additional questions regarding preschool registration, please contact Deb Gipe, elementary secretary at 515.674.3465 or by emailing dgipe@colfaxmingo.org.