Forms & Registration
New Student Registration
Preschool - For information on registering a preschool age child, contact the Van Wert Early Childhood Center, located at 1120 Buckeye Dr., Van Wert, OH 45891.
Phone (419) 238-0384.
Kindergarten - Registration Forms
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year will take place at the Van Wert Early Childhood Center located at 1120 Buckeye Drive, Van Wert, OH 45891. We need the following at the time of registration:
- a copy of your child’s birth certificate
- immunization record
- in the case of divorced parents, a copy of the child custody court order
- proof of residency in the Van Wert City School District
Call (419) 238-0384 for information.
To attend kindergarten, a child must have attained the age of five on or before August 1st, 2024. No child shall be admitted to first grade who has not successfully completed kindergarten.
Grades 1 - 12 - Registration Forms
New students in Grades 1-12 enrolling in the Van Wert City School District will register at the school building they will attend. Please contact the appropriate building below:
Grades 1-5
Van Wert Elementary School
10992 State Route 118 South
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-1761
Grades 6-8
Van Wert Middle School
10694 State Route 118 South
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-0727
Grades 9-12
Van Wert High School
10708 State Route 118 South
Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: (419) 238-3350
Open Enrollment:
Find guidelines for open enrollment with Van Wert City Schools. Form must be filled out annually.
Those who want their child to attend Van Wert City Schools, but live outside the district, should complete an Open Enrollment Form and submit it to the S.F. Goedde Building as well. Open enrollment spaces can be limited.
Required Documents:
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of Immunization Records
- Copy of Custody Papers (if applicable)
- Proof of Residency (in the Van Wert City School District) for parent or legal guardian
Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to the school building your child will be attending:
- Preschool - Kindergarten- VWECC, 1120 Buckeye Dr (off E Ervin Rd) - Phone 419-238-0384
- VWES (Grades 1-5) 10992 State Route 118 South - Phone 419-238-1761
- VWMS (Grades 6-8) 10694 State Route 118 South - Phone 419-238-0727
- VWHS (Grades 9-12) 10708 State Route 118 South - Phone 419-238-3350
When the school is in receipt of registration forms, parent/guardian will receive an email from FinalForms, our online forms and data management service, instructing them to follow the link to set up a login and password. Parent/Guardian will then complete the online forms. The FinalForms link can also be found on our website, vwcs.net, under Parents – FinalForms.
The student will not be officially registered until the parent/guardian completes the above process.
If you have any questions regarding Student Registration, please do not hesitate to call the school.
Thank You.
Forms
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
(NEW STUDENTS 9-12)
2024-2025 FREE & REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION
2024-2025 CAFETERIA PRICES
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM
MEDICAL FORMS
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION FORM
RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE (2024)
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD GETS THE FLU
WORK PERMIT FOR MINORS
1. Minors must have a physical before they begin work. (If an athletic physical is on file, this will suffice and you do not need to submit another.)
2. Minors must fill out an application for each employer they intend to work for, whether working multiple jobs or changing employers.
3. Please return completed forms to the High School office.