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Back to School Basics

FCPS Registration, Orientation Info

First-time students can register for Fayette County Public Schools during the remaining registration window, July 24-Aug. 15. The first day of school for the 2018-19 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Registration windows are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Parents can register at their child’s assigned school. To find a school district map, visit www.fcps.net/street.

Required documents for registration are: child’s birth certificate (or alternate proof of identity listed at www.fcps.net), two proofs of residence such as property deed or current lease agreement, utility bill or tax receipt, current immunization certificate, proof of health exam, and any court documents applicable to the child.

Proof of dental and eye exams are due by Jan. 1.

Kentucky law requires children between 6 and 18 years old to attend school. Any child who turns 5 on or before Aug. 1 can enroll in kindergarten. Visit www.fcps.net/kindergarten for kindergarten enrollment info.

For first-time registration questions, call 381-4130 or visit www.fcps.net/registration.

2018 Medical Requirements

Immunizations – All students must have a current Kentucky immunization certificate. For a list of required immunizations, call 381-4130 or visit www.fcps.net.

Medical Examinations – All students must have a medical exam done within one year prior to entering school or 30 days after entering school.

Eye Exam – Children entering school for the first time must have a Kentucky eye examination done by a licensed opthalmologist or optometrist no later than Jan. 1.

Dental Exam – A Kentucky dental exam by a licensed dentist or dental hygienist is required for all 5- or 6-year-olds enrolled in public school. The deadline is Jan. 1.

Back to School Rallies

Fayette County school children can receive free backpacks and school supplies at the annual Back to School Rallies on Saturday, Aug. 4. The rallies are a collaborative effort by the YMCA of Central Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools.

Along with school supplies, the rallies will feature activities such as bingo, inflatables, games, crafts and more. Children must be with a parent or guardian in order to receive supplies.

Schedule of events:

  • 9-10:30 a.m. – Registration and activities
  • 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Food and resources
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Distribution of backpacks and school supplies

Back-to-School Rally locations are:

  • Bainbridge/Squires Valvoline, 100 Valvoline Way (corner of Blazer Parkway and Palumbo Drive)
  • Caroline Memorial Community Center, 220 East Maple St., Nicholasville
  • Coventry/ FCPS (formerly Imani) 1555 Georgetown Road
  • Coolavin Park, 550 E. Sixth St.
  • Douglass Park, 726 Georgetown St.
  • Gainesway Community Center, 3460 Campus Way
  • Gardenside Christian Church, 940 Holly Springs Drive
  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 2185 Garden Springs Drive
  • Green Acres Park, 1560 LaSalle Road
  • Eastland Park Nazarene (with Remnant Church) 1605 Jennifer Road
  • Lou Johnson Park, 190 Prall St.
  • Marlboro Park, 1870 Benton Place
  • Russell Cave Church of Christ, 1841 McCullough Drive
  • Shiloh Baptist Church, 237 East Fifth St.
  • Total Grace Baptist Church, 1313 N. Limestone
  • Valley Park, 2077 Cambridge Drive
  • Woodhill Park, 457 Larkwood Drive

Info: www.ymcacky.org/backtoschoolrallies or (859) 367-7333.