All students who will attend CCSD21 schools must register online. This includes students who are registered at CCSD21 during this current school year, incoming kindergarten students, and any student new to CCSD21. Fees are not collected during registration.
The online registration portal is managed by PowerSchool Enrollment, which manages our Student Information System and Parent Portal. One Enrollment account can be used to manage registrations for all students in one family. Families can upload required documents directly through the Enrollment portal rather than bringing paper copies to the District Registrar. Accepted upload formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .xls, .xlsx, .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, or .png. To prepare for registration:
Gather birth certificate and proof of residency
If applicable, gather relevant screening forms and medical documents (see below)
Review your school’s handbook and bookmark the page to access throughout the year.
2026-2027 Students Returning to CCSD21
We’re excited to welcome all returning students for the upcoming school year. Head to the Parent Portal and look at the left-hand menu for “2026-2027 Returning Student Information” to begin the process.
2026-2027 PK-8 Students New to CCSD21
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year for students new to CCSD21 at any grade level.
A child is eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year if the child was five years old on or before September 1, 2026.
During the registration process, families will need to turn the following items. Items may be uploaded during the registration process or copies may be turned in to the CCSD21 Registrar.
Birth certificate (new students only)
Documents to prove residency within CCSD21
One (1) of the following: Real estate tax bill, signed lease, mortgage document, military housing letter
Two (2) of the following: Gas bill, electric bill, water/sewer bill, cable bill, vehicle registration, bank statement, driver’s license/state ID, public aid card, Medicaid card, food stamp card, credit card statement, paycheck stub.
Depending on the student’s age, and regardless of if the student is new to CCSD21 or returning, additional forms may need to be completed. These items also need to be turned in to the District Registrar:
Seventh Grade: Physical Exam if participating in sports
Eighth Grade: Physical Exam if participating in sports
First Time Enrolling in State of Illinois: Physical, Dental and Vision Exams
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT
Questions related to the registration process can be directed to the CCSD21 Registrar, Carmina Martinez (847-520-2610), to your school, or submitted via email ([email protected]).
For questions related to the InfoSnap registration portal, including technical support, please contact PowerSchool at 866-752-6850 and 866-434-6276. PowerSchool support hours are Monday-Friday, 8 AM-7 PM.
BOUNDARY MAP
If you are unsure what school your child will attend, visit our School Boundary Map and enter your address.
CHILD CARE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL
Information about child care services can be found here.
EARLY ENTRANCE REQUESTS
CCSD21 follows Illinois law which specifies that to enter kindergarten or first grade children must be five years of age by Sept. 1 of their kindergarten year or six years of age by Sept. 1 of their first grade year. However, CCSD21 has an acceleration policy that addresses exceptions for children whose potential and skills are in the very superior range when compared with their peers. Please view more information here.
FAMILIES IN TEMPORARY LIVING SITUATIONS
For questions or information regarding homeless services please visit our McKinney-Vento Homeless Services page here.
FOOD SERVICE
School District 21, in conjunction with OrganicLife, offers a daily breakfast and lunch in each of its schools. Please view more information here.
CCSD21 takes part in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs and your child may qualify for Free or Reduced Price meals. An income/household size eligibility guideline, generated and adjusted annually by the Federal Government, is published by the State and is used to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals for students. A new application must be submitted each school year.
If you believe your family may be eligible for the program, please complete the appropriate application for the school your child attends via the links below. Paper applications may be turned in to your child’s school or the CCSD21 Business Office (959 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling).
HEALTH SERVICES
Children who experience specific medical conditions (ex. allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizure) may need to submit additional forms. Please review the Health Services page for additional information and forms.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
CCSD21 has begun the screening process to identify children eligible to participate in the pre-kindergarten program for children who are 3 to 5 years old. Please view more information here.
Nonresident students may attend CCSD 21 schools upon the Superintendent’s or designee’s approval of a request submitted by the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) for nonresident admission. The family will be responsible for transporting the student to and from school. The student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) will be charged the maximum amount of tuition as allowed by State law.
Requests for nonresident admissions must be received at the School District Administration Center between May 1 to July 15 for the upcoming school year. Those making a request will receive written communication not earlier than one (1) week prior to the start of school regarding the decision of the request.
Nonresident families may submit an out-of-district admissions request to [email protected].
STUDENT ASSIGNMENT AND INTRA-DISTRICT TRANSFERS
Board of Education policy 7:30, Student Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, outlines information about school attendance areas and transfers within the District. Requests for transfer must be received at the School District Administration Center between May 1 to July 15 for the upcoming school year. Those making a request will receive written communication not earlier than one (1) week prior to the start of school regarding the transfer request decision.
Families may submit an intra-district transfer request to [email protected].
Our Frequently Asked Questions page provides responses to many of the questions that our families ask on a regular basis. For more information on CCSD21’s transportation, you may contact the Transportation Manager at 847-520-2705.
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