Starting with the 2026-27 school year, any student who did not attend pre-kindergarten at Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) will be required to complete a brief screening assessment before starting kindergarten at LCS.
To be eligible for kindergarten at LCS, students must be five years old by Sept. 30, 2026, and live in the city of Lynchburg.
Schedule a Screening
Screenings will be held:
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Friday, June 12, 2026, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Please call your child’s base elementary school to schedule a thirty-minute appointment. (Learn what school your child is zoned for using SchoolFinder.) You can find school phone numbers on Our Schools page.
If you’re not available on these dates, please contact your child’s school.
Why Screening?
These screenings will assess children’s developmental readiness for kindergarten, taking into account language, cognitive development, socioemotional skills, motor skills, and more.
Screenings will help ease the transition to kindergarten by empowering children to start their elementary school journeys strong, preparing them for future academic success. They will also help schools determine whether additional classroom support is needed and map out class placements and sizes before the school year begins.
Register for Kindergarten
Register Online
Register online for the 2026-27 school year in advance to save time at your screening appointment. You’ll also have the opportunity to register during your appointment,
Prepare Important Documents
Please bring the following documents to your child’s screening appointment:
- The child’s birth record (Application for Birth Certificate - Vital Record)
- The child’s current physical examination record must be submitted before the child can be enrolled (School Entrance Physical Examination Form)
- The child’s immunization record (Immunization Requirements)
- Any applicable custody paperwork
Complete Kindergarten Screening
Accompany your child to their screening appointment.
Attend Enrollment Day
Mark your calendar for Enrollment Day on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Enrollment Day is the final required step in the registration process for students at all schools. Similar to an open house, it’s a great opportunity to visit your child’s school, talk with teachers, and complete any additional paperwork.