All preschool - 12th grade registrations are processed at the District Registrar's Office:
615 South Elm Avenue
(Located between the Board of Education Office and Early Childhood Center)
Enrollment Announcements:
2025-2026 New Student Registration is NOW OPEN!
New GCS families, please read all applicable registration information below prior to submitting a pre-registration.
Per GCS policy, new students will not be enrolled without complete immunizations or an immunization waiver on file.
If you live outside of the Gaylord Community Schools district boundaries, a Schools of Choice application must be submitted prior to registration. You can find more information below.
New 2025-26 Students: Transportation requests will be received by the Transportation Department in August (provided registration is complete by parent/guardian). Transportation requests may take up to ten school days to process once received by the Transportation Department. Please note that it may take longer to process requests at the beginning of the school year.
To enroll in the GCS preschool program, the student must be 4 years of age by September 1 of the enrollment year. If space is available, students who turn 4 years of age by November 30 may be accepted.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation is not provided by Gaylord Community Schools.
Complete immunizations or immunization waiver. Students will not be enrolled until immunizations are completed or a waiver is on file. Please contact your primary care provider to schedule immunizations. You may also contact the Health Department (1-800-432-4121) to schedule immunizations or to discuss waiver information.
Health Appraisal Form - filled out and signed by your child's physician or health care provider.
To enroll in kindergarten, the student must be 5 years of age by September 1 of the enrollment year.
According to Michigan law, if a child residing in the Gaylord Community School District is not five years of age on September 1, but will be five years of age no later than December 1, the parent or legal guardian of that child may enroll the child in kindergarten by completing a Kindergarten Waiver Form.
A school district that receives a Kindergarten Waiver Form may make a recommendation to the parent or legal guardian as to whether the child is ready or not to enroll in kindergarten due to the child’s age or other factors. Regardless of the district recommendation, the parent or legal guardian retains the sole discretion to determine whether or not to enroll the child in kindergarten if the student is five years of age no later than December 1.
What elementary building will my child attend?
Gaylord Community Schools has two elementary buildings: North Ohio Elementary and South Maple Elementary. Your child's building assignment will be based on the following criteria:
Proof of Residency: Documentation must have parent/guardian name and address indicating residency within the district. (Ex. driver's license, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, property tax statement, voter's registration, mortgage document, certification from work, etc.)
Complete immunizations or immunization waiver.Students will not be enrolled until immunizations are completed or a waiver is on file. Please contact your primary care provider to schedule immunizations. You may also contact the Health Department (1-800-432-4121) to schedule immunizations or to discuss waiver information.
Power of attorney or guardianship paperwork: if student does not live with parent.
Latest IEP or 504 Plan: if student receives special education services.
Evidence of hearing and vision screening.
Proof of dental assessment.
Call the Health Department at 1-800-432-4121 or your child's physician/dentist for more information.
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, a student registering for Kindergarten (or first grade if applicable), must undergo a dental assessment per Public Act 316 of 2023 by the Michigan Legislature.
A dental assessment must occur within six months of starting school.
Dental assessments can be conducted by:
A dentist or dental hygienist
A qualified professional working through the Health Department
A pre-enrollment event conducted by Gaylord Community Schools
Dental assessments are scheduled several times a year at GCS through the Health Department, free of charge. Information will be provided during registration.
Proof of Residency: Documentation must have parent/guardian name and address indicating residency within the district. (Ex. driver's license, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, property tax statement, voter's registration, mortgage document, certification from work, etc.)
Complete immunizations or immunization waiver. Students will not be enrolled until immunizations are completed or a waiver is on file. Please contact your primary care provider to schedule immunizations. You may also contact the Health Department (1-800-432-4121) to schedule immunizations or to discuss waiver information.
Power of attorney or guardianship paperwork: if student does not live with parent.
Latest IEP or 504 Plan: if student receives special education services.
Do you live outside of the Gaylord Community Schools district boundaries?
Students who reside outside of the Gaylord Community Schools district will need to submit a Schools of Choice application and proof of residency prior to pre-registration.
Proof of residency from the County of Registrar of Voters
Mortgage statement
Current vehicle registration showing residency address
Letter from parent/guardian employer on company letterhead
Copy of money order for rent payment
Please submit the Schools of Choice application and proof of residency to the GCS District Registrar either by email or in person at 615 South Elm Avenue, Gaylord.
Gaylord Community Schools offers a safe, age-appropriate environment with caring staff members in a licensed child care setting. The purpose of this program is to provide a safe after school experience that is socially and developmentally sound for children in preschool through sixth grade.
