Local school registration slated

St. Mary Parish Public Schools will begin registration for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and first grade students at area schools.
In accordance with the age guidelines set by the state Department of Education, all pre-kindergarten students must be 4 years old and all kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2015, for the 2015-16 school session.
Any student entering first grade in the fall and not currently enrolled in a public school kindergarten should register on the designated registration days.
Registration for elementary schools in the parish will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday, March 23, through Tuesday, March 24.
Early registration is essential as it enables the school system to plan accordingly for personnel and teaching materials, thereby ensuring a successful start to the new school year. Parents and guardians are asked to attend registration at the school in their attendance zone. Upon the completion of registration, the pre-kindergarten teachers at each school site will contact parents of potential pre-kindergarten students to set up screening tests; these tests are required for admittance to St. Mary Parish pre-kindergarten classes.
Parents are asked to bring the following information on the day of registration: birth certificate; updated immunization record; Social Security card; allergy information; proof of residency; and proof of income (pre-kindergarten students only).
Anyone needing additional information can contact Elizabeth Theriot at the Central Office Complex in Centerville at 337-836-9661.