Registration Information
Cypress Elementary School Registration
Cypress Elementary School begins the 2023-2024 school year on Friday, August 11th. School will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on the first day (half-day staff workshop), with a 2:00 p.m. dismissal on August 14th through August 18th. Bus routes and times may vary this school year and more information will be available at registration. Please call the school office at 657-2525, if you need information regarding transportation.
All students must register for the upcoming school year either in person or online. You may register in person Monday - Thursday from 8am - 2pm. All new students are asked to register in person. Due to auditing procedures by the State Board of Education, parents should be prepared to present documentation that certifies their correct 911 address. A tax receipt, utility bill, or other official proof of residency may be used.
Requirements for school entrance by grade: Pre-Kindergarten (prior to entering for the first time)birth certificate, physical examination, lead screening documented, up-to-date immunization record, and chickenpox vaccine required or documentation of disease. Kindergarten requirements are physical examination, dental examination, lead screening, eye examination, up-to-date immunization, and chickenpox vaccine required or documentation of disease. Second grade requirement is a dental examination. Sixth grade requirements are physical examination, up-to-date immunization record, and dental examination. For students registering in an Illinois school for the first time, an eye examination and physical exam are required. School medication authorization form completed and signed by a health care provider along with parental/guardian consent. Any student who participates in a sport or an extra-curricular program that requires a health examination will still need to provide proof of current physical in order to participate prior to the first formal school practice for any respective sport season (sports physicals are valid for 395 days).
Cypress School District will be participating in the Community Eligibility Program. Under this program, there will be no charge for student breakfasts or lunches.
NOTE – You MUST have the following information to register your child:
Child’s name
Child’s date of birth (Certified Birth Certificate must be on file)
Child’s Social Security Number
911 Address and a Mailing Address
Telephone numbers: home/work/cell
Three emergency contacts including name, telephone number and relationship to student.