Enrollment

Welcome! Thank you for choosing Lowell Area Schools for your child. We are committed to providing a quality academic program that will give all students a foundation of knowledge and life skills necessary to engage in a lifetime of learning.

The following enrollment steps are for Kindergarten - 12th Grade ONLY.
Preschool enrollment is located HERE.

Step #1 - Gather Required Documents

Driver’s License
Verification of Identify and Age (one of the following)
Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, Court Records, Passport or Doctor/Hospital Records with Sworn Statement
For birth certificate help please visit the National Center for Health Statistics

REMINDER - In order to enroll in Kindergarten, your child must be 5 by September 1. If you child turns 5 NOT LATER than December 1 you may enroll by completing the Kindergarten Waiver Request.
Proof of Residency (one of the following)
Property Tax Bill, Current Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Pay Stub or Loan/Lease Documents

Do you live with someone else and cannot provide Proof of Residency in your name? If so, contact the Enrollment Specialist for further instructions at (616) 987-2890 or [email protected].
Immunization Records
You must provide updated immunization records or a waiver from the Kent County Health Department.
Health Appraisal (Kindergarten Only)
Please have your doctor complete and sign the Health Appraisal.
Oral Health Assessment (Kindergarten Only)
Please have your dentist complete the Oral Health Assessment
Prior Academic Records (if applicable)
The most recent report card or transcript to help staff with placement ahead of time is very important. Lowell Area Schools will request further documentation from the past school at a different time.
Special Education/504 Documents (If applicable)
If your child has an IEP or 504 please contact the the Student Support Services Department at (616) 987-2516 for further instructions.
Guardian/Custody Legal Documents (if applicable)
Determine which elementary school you reside in (if applicable)
If you need help please call the Bus Garage at (616) 987-2540.
Elementary boundary map
Determine if your address is within the Lowell Area Schools boundaries
Not sure if you live in our district? Please check these sites:

Kent County
Ionia County

Step #2 - Complete the Online Application

The 2026-2027 enrollment application link will be available on February 18, 2026.

If you have any concerns or questions about the online application our Enrollment Specialist is available to help at (616) 987-2890 or [email protected]

Kindergarten - all steps of enrollment should be completed by April 12, 2026 in order to receive an invitation to kindergarten roundup.

Step #3 - Out of District Families Only

Complete and submit the appropriate Schools of Choice Application during the open enrollment period. No approval or denials will be made until the window closes.

Important reminder - transportation is not a guarantee and will be evaluated every school year.

Schools of Choice Information