Kindergarten Registration

OPENS JULY 1, 2024

Kindergarten registration information for

RETURNING families

Since your family is already enrolled with Sterling Public Schools you qualify to enroll your new kindergartener on-line through your Skyward Family Access account. Children turning 5 before September 1st, 2024 are no longer eligible for our preschool program and must enroll in kindergarten.

Here are the steps for completing this process.

  1. At the top of the website, click on “Skyward”

 If you do not know your log-in, please contact Amber Castaneda at 815-626-5050.

  1. Select or add your child.

  1. Scroll down to find the registration tile. Click on the registration tile.

  2. Follow all prompts and please review each section and edit as needed.

  3. Once you have completed each section, be sure to click “Submit Online Registration”

**If you have a change of address, proof of residency must be provided to District Office.** 

Kindergarten registration information for

NEW families

Children turning 5 before September 1st, 2024 are no longer eligible for our preschool program
and must enroll in kindergarten.


Welcome to Sterling Public Schools!
Please follow these steps to request enrollment for your child.

  1. Click on New to the District Student Enrollment (K-12)

  2. Follow the directions to apply for a new account.

  1. You will receive an e-mail with further instruction to enroll your child.




 (Click here to access the early acceleration into kindergarten information)