Kindergarten registration will take place next month for students in the Lehighton Area School District. Dates are March 3, 4, 5 and 6. Appointments will run from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and again from 1 to 2:40 p.m. at the district administrative building, 1000 Union St., near the high school.

Call Kristin Simmons at 610-377-6163, extension #3, to schedule an appointment for the registration and assessment test. Appointments will help to avoid delays during the registration process.Kindergarten assessment tests will take place May 5, 6, 7, and 8. Visit

www.lehighton.org to view the necessary forms required for registration. Feel free to print and complete the forms before coming to the appointment.The following documents are required and must be brought to registration:1. A state issued birth certificate or other acceptable proof of age and name is required for each child who is registered. Even if these papers are not available at the time of registration, the child should be registered. The document must be provided before the child will be admitted to school in September.2. Parent/guardian photo identification is required at time of registration. Parents must provide driver's license or other photo ID. Guardian must provide copy of legal guardianship with educational rights. If guardian does not have legal custody, the parent must be present to sign with identification. If parent is not present, a notarized registration with parent's signature is required.3. Two proofs of residence. Two current documents dated within the last six weeks are required, showing parent/guardian name and address.4. Proof of Immunizations. State law requires that all children entering school for the first time must have written proof of immunizations: If you don't have a copy, contact your physician for a copy. Proof of these immunizations must be provided before the child will be admitted to school.5. Please bring your child. Vision and hearing screenings will be given to all youngsters during the registration time. Also, your child's photo will be taken for identification purposes.In the event of inclement weather, the following procedure will be employed: two-hour delay appointments will start at 10 a.m. (appointments between 8- 10 a.m. will be rescheduled). If it is a snow day, all appointments will be rescheduled. You will receive a phone call to reschedule.At registration, the guidance counselors will be available for any questions or concerns you may have regarding your child entering kindergarten.