Enrollment
Welcome to Burke County Public Schools!
Your child's journey in Burke County Schools begins here
Whether your child is brand-new to school or transferring from another school, we welcome you into Burke County Public Schools. As you get to know us, you will discover that we are passionate about making education better for our students we serve, and our staff brings that spirit into the classroom every day. Our personalized approach to educating students inspires them to discover their full potential in an environment that celebrates their individual strengths and promotes a community of learners.
For the 2025 - 2026 school year all new and returning students will complete registration online through the BCPS Infinite Campus Online Registration Portal. Important enrollment dates are listed below:
Kindergarten Students
- Tuesday, March 25th - On Going - Online Registration open for all Kindergarten students
- Please note that any child who will enter kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2025
New Students
- Tuesday, July 1st - On Going - Online Registration open for all new to Burke County students
Current Students
- Friday, August 1st - Friday, September 5th- Online Registration open for current students
- The online registration process will take the place of the beginning of the year paperwork that is typically sent home during your child’s open house or first day of school
- Online registration for returning students must be completed by Friday, September 5th
To find your Home School:
Search by Address In the left column, enter your address in the "Search By Address" field, and click search. Scroll to the bottom of the results in the left column to see your list of schools.
What documentation is needed to register a new 1st - 12th grade student?
- You will have the option to upload these documents or provide a copy at the school
- Parent or Guardian Driver’s License
- Student Birth certificate or other proof of age (ex. Student ID, Baptism Certificate, Passport, etc.)
- Three proofs of residency (ex: current utility bill, mortgage payment, vehicle registration)
- Last report card / withdrawal documentation or transcript from previous school (if available)
- You will need to provide a copy of these documents at the school
- NC Health Assessment completed by parent/guardian and healthcare provider (provided to the school within the first 30 days of enrollment)
- Immunization record (originals from the doctor or health department)
- Sports physical if the student plans to play a school sponsored sport (grades 6-12 only)