Bascom Elementary News

For children residing in the LaBrae School District who will be 5 years old (Kindergarten) by August 1, 2024, registration starts February 15, 2024 from 2-8PM with no appointment required.  This is the only time with evening hours will be available.  After this, please call the Bascom office at 330-898-3041 to register for Wednesdays and Fridays in March.  Kindergarten students must be registered by April 12th to participate in Kindergarten screening and be eligible for the summer Bounce Into Bascom program.

You will need to have the following information:

• Child’s Birth Certificate, Social Security Card and Immunization Record.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID for parent/guardian registering the child.
• Custody papers (if applicable) with court date and time stamp and signed by Judge. Must submit the complete document.
• Two (2) valid proofs of residency one (1) MUST be a utility bill. All proof of residency documents must have the parent/guardian’s name, address, and be currently dated.

Valid proof of residency are as follows: Monthly Mortgage Statement, Lease/Rental Agreement (whole document, all pages, must include signature of both parties), Purchase/Construction Contract, Current Pay Stub, Proof of Car Insurance, Government Assistance Program Paperwork, Official Voter Registration Card from Board of Elections, and/or Monthly Bank Statement. Nothing handwritten will be accepted (example: receipts, notes, etc.) Post Office Boxes are also not acceptable. We do not accept driver’s license, tax forms, or junk mail for proof of residency.

LaBrae residents who have a child that turns five years old after August 1st but before December 31, of the current school year may apply for screening to be considered for early entrance into kindergarten.  The needed forms can be found below or in the Bascom Elementary School office.  The completed referral form, early entrance surveys, and proof of residency should be turned in to the Bascom office or the Superintendent’s office.  Please refer any questions to the Bascom Principal, margaret [dot] kowachlabrae [dot] school (subject: Re%3A%20Early%20Entrance%20Into%20Kindergarten) (Maggie Kowach), at 330-898-3041.