The Jim Thorpe Area School District announces the kindergarten registration process for the 2024-2025 school year.

Parents are asked to complete the online process by logging onto the JTASD website (https://www.jimthorpeasd.org), click on “Student Registration” and follow the directions for the 2024-2025 JTASD Online Registration. Appointments will be scheduled on the dates below from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at either the L.B. Morris School or the Penn Kidder Campus as determined by the student’s physical address:

• March 11-12 at L.B. Morris School

• March 13-14 at Penn Kidder Campus

For your appointment, have the following required documentation: (the district will make any copies needed.)

1. Proof of student’s age, original birth certificate, passport, Baptismal certificate, or a notarized statement from the parent/guardian.

2. Immunization records.

3. Driver’s license (for identification purposes).

4. Proof of residency - need two proofs in parents name from the list below: Deed/lease, school taxes. current utility bill (PPL, Blue Ridge, water, garbage - Can be printed if billing is done online), property tax bill.

If you have any questions about proof of residency call the Registrar’s Office.

Other Forms that may be needed.

• Notarized Residency Affidavit: If a parent cannot provide acceptable proof of residency from the list above.

• 1302 Guardianship Form: If a student is living with someone other than parents.

Summary of steps to follow for registering the child:

1. Complete the online registration at https://www.jimthorpeasd.org/

2. Call the Registrar’s Office at 570-732-3908 to speak with Mia Bachert. She will schedule the appointment.

3. Attend the appointment and submit the documents which will be reviewed by staff.

For additional questions, call the number listed above or email mia.bachert@jtasd.org.

If assistance is needed for non-English speaking individuals (ie.language translation or form revisions), share this with Mia Bachert.