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School Registration Instructions

Dare County Schools uses Infinite Campus's digital enrollment platform for new student enrollment, Kindergarten registration, and applying to NC Pre-K. To begin the process, please click the button below:

Kindergarten & New Student Registration (2025-26)

New Enrollment Reminders

Enrollment only applies to students who are new or returning to Dare County Schools.
Families of students who were enrolled in Dare County Schools for the 2024-2025 academic year should not enroll. Annual student verification will take place in July 2025.

Save Each Section:

To ensure your information is saved as you move between sections, it is recommended to use the Save/Continue button after completing each section of the New Student Registration. You will find the Save/Continue button at the bottom of the screen throughout the application process.

Required Fields:

Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory. Please ensure that all information is accurate, including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, as the data will be imported exactly as entered.

Annual Parental Agreements:

Complete the Annual Parental Agreements online. Review each notification carefully and provide an electronic signature at the end, which will be treated the same as a handwritten signature. Note: Hyperlinks will take users outside of the platform, so ensure that you have saved all data prior to selecting a link.

Required Documents:

Parents must provide the following documents to finalize enrollment and schedule a meeting with a counselor. These can be submitted digitally through the online registration portal or in person at your student's school:

Birth Certificate
Immunization Record and NC Health Assessment
Health History
Custodian's Affidavit of Residence plus two of the following:
- NC driver's license
- NC state-issued ID
- Voter's registration card
- Rental agreement or deed
- Current utility bill
- Automobile registration card
Registration Affidavit
Most Recent Report Card or Transcript

Next Steps:

After completing the online registration, please contact your student's school to schedule an appointment.

2025-2026 Pre-K Applications

Click below to apply to NC Pre-K for the 2025-26 school year. Families will be notified by July 11, 2025 if their child has been accepted.

APPLY NOW: https://280.ncsis.gov/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/psu280dare?configGroupID=4

Eligibility Factors

NC Pre-K is a program designed to serve at risk student populations. To be determined eligible for NC Pre-K your child must be 4 years of age on August 31st, 2025 AND meet one of the following eligibility requirements:

Family income is below 75% of SMI
Your child is an English language learner
Your child has an IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Your child demonstrates an identified developmental or educational need
Your child has a chronic health condition documented by a medical professional
Your family can claim military status
Your family can claim homelessness status
Your family received WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, Social Security, or refugee benefits
Your child is in foster care
Your family lives in public housing

Need Assistance?

For additional information, contact Dare County Schools’ NC Pre-K Coordinator, Tricia Nicewonger at nicewongertr@daretolearn.org or 252-480-8880 ext. 1893.

Pre-K Resources & Forms

Resources for Kindergarten Parents

Resources for Transitioning to Kindergarten: Children and Youth Partnership