Kindergarten registration now underway in Henrico

Kindergarten registration for Henrico County Public Schools and other systems in Metro Richmond began April 1 and will extend throughout the summer in a virtual format.

In order for school divisions to plan for the fall, they are urging parents to register their students as soon as possible.

“In the past year, we all know that COVID-19 has been a stressful and challenging period for children, families and school divisions,” said Rich Schultz, executive director of Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, a regional school readiness collaborative that works with school divisions regionwide to promote the importance of springtime registration. “This year, it is especially critical for parents to reach out to their school division in the spring so they can be connected with all available resources to address any learning loss and to ensure their child is well-prepared to start kindergarten.”

Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond offers a number of resources and tips for regional kindergarten registration on its website at http://www.smartbeginningsrva.org, along with a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” for families who are registering their children.

In addition, parents will find a section for each school division in the Richmond region that will provide links and resources for each school.