We are so excited to welcome our students back for the 2021-2022 school year! Registration information, calendars, handbooks, and school supply lists will help start the year off right. 

The first day of school for Crestview Elementary and Winnwood Elementary was Tuesday, June 15.

The first day of school for all other schools was Monday, August 23.

Enrollment & Registration

All NKC Schools families (new and returning) are required to complete the enrollment and registration process each year. Enrollment for new and returning families is now open. See all information here.

School Calendars & Events

• Academic School Year Calendar
• Secondary Rotation (A/B) Calendar
• Extended Year Academic Calendar - Crestview & Winnwood
• Early Education Center Calendar
• School Start & End Times 
• Late Start Thursdays

Transportation

Updated bus information is now available. View your child’s bus stop information, pick-up and drop-off times in the Parent Portal. Simply log in and click the Transportation tab on the left. 

If your students will ride the bus this year, make sure to download the VersaTrans My Stop App. Track bus arrival times, delays, and more right from your Apple or Android device. Learn more and get started here.

School Supply Lists

• Early Education School Supply List
• Elementary School Supply List
• Eastgate School Supply List
• Gateway School Supply List
• Antioch School Supply List
• Maple Park School Supply List
• New Mark School Supply List
• Northgate School Supply List
• SchoolsPLP Supply List

High school students will receive a list of supplies in their syllabus on the first day of class. 

Technology

NKC Schools students use a variety of technology tools to support learning across all grades. All parents and guardians are encouraged to create a Parent Observer account on Canvas, our online learning management system. A parent observer account allows you to view your child's progress, assignments and other information. 

Click here to learn how to create your Parent Observer account on Canvas.

Enrollment, along with grade, schedule, bus and other general information may be accessed through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

Food & Nutrition Services

The waiver which allowed NKC Schools to provide free meals for all students last year has been extended through the entire 2021-2022 school year! Breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided free of charge at all of our buildings.

Families are still strongly encouraged to apply for the free/reduced price meals program. This ensures discounts on a variety of other programs, including testing, activity fees and more! Apply online here.

Students attending virtually are also welcome to take advantage of free lunch programs; meals can be picked up in the cafeteria following the school lunch schedule. 

Forms

• Enrollment Form
• Health Form
• Residency
• iPad Risk Management Form
• Laptop Risk Management Form

As they are updated and become available, each school handbook may be found on individual school websites, under the For Families tab.

For More Information

All parents and guardians also receive district email newsletters with updates, celebrations and news every other Tuesday. Read the back-to-school edition of News from NKC Schools here!

For general questions, please feel free to contact NKC Schools via Let's Talk or email communications@nkcschools.org. For further questions, please check your school's website or contact the school office.

Information regarding COVID-19 is available at nkcschools.org/coronavirus.

Opt In to Text Messages

Parents and guardians are encouraged to sign up to receive text alerts from their student's school and the district. To opt in, text YES to 67587. Text messages are used to provide inclement weather updates and important reminders, and can be opted-out at any time.