Ross Local School District

We are honored to welcome new kindergarten families to Ross Local School District! Kindergarten is a special milestone, and we’re proud to offer two options for families at both Elda and Morgan Elementary Schools:

• A half-day kindergarten program at no cost
   
• A tuition-based full-day kindergarten program, with limited availability

Online registration for incoming kindergartners for the next school year typically begins in early February. Specific details and registration dates will be shared on this page during enrollment season. 

Age Requirement: To enroll for the upcoming school year, children must be five years old on or before August 1.

We can’t wait to partner with your family as your child begins their educational journey with us at Ross!

Register for 25/26 Kindergarten

Welcome to Kindergarten 2025/2026

At Ross Local School District, we understand that every family’s needs are unique. That’s why we offer the opportunity for families who live within our district boundaries to request an intradistrict transfer. We’re proud to provide this flexibility whenever possible, while continuing to prioritize class size, building capacity, transportation and student services.

Families interested in pursuing an intradistrict transfer must complete the Intradistrict Transfer Form and submit it to the principal of their home school by April 8 of each year.

To apply for an intradistrict transfer, complete the Intradistrict Transfer Form.

Intradistrict Transfer Request Form

We also proudly welcome the children of our dedicated staff members to enroll at Ross—even if they live outside district boundaries. It’s just one of the ways we show appreciation for our incredible employees and the value they bring to our fRAMily.  Current staff members can reach out to our Central Registration or Human Resource departments to request and Interdistrict Transfer.

To learn more about joining our team, visit our Employment Opportunities page.

Employment Opportunities

We are proud to welcome our youngest learners and their families to Ross Local School District! Our half-day preschool program, located at Morgan Elementary School, is available to all families who reside within the district boundaries.

Our preschool program is designed to spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love of learning in a supportive, nurturing environment. Led by caring, experienced educators, Ross preschool provides developmentally appropriate instruction to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond

Enrollment for preschool typically opens each spring. For information about our Preschool and to enroll now, please contact our staff at Morgan Elementary School at 513-738-1986.

When transferring your child from another school district, please note that we must send them a records request, so having the accurate school name and address where your child previously attended is of utmost importance.

In order to accommodate your registration quickly, we MUST comply with the legal requirements of the following: 

• Federal/State Law - "Missing Child Act"
• State Law ORC 3113.64 - Legal Custody
• State Law ORC 3313.64 - Legal Residency
• Ross Board of Education Policy Guidelines

Welcome to Ross Local School District! We’re excited to partner with you in your child’s educational journey. Whether you're enrolling a student in grades 1–12 or kindergarten during the school year, we’ve made the process simple and convenient through our contactless enrollment system.

Please note: If you are enrolling your child in kindergarten for the next school year, our Kindergarten Registration event begins each February. Details about the upcoming registration window will be shared on this page and on our social media channels beginning in January. This event uses a separate enrollment form, which will be available on this Enrollment page once registration opens.

To get started, complete the appropriate enrollment form available below. Once submitted, our District Registrar will follow up via email with the next steps and required documents for verification. Be prepared to upload clear photos or scans of the following:

• Original birth certificate
• Parent/guardian photo ID
• Proof of residency (utility bill, lease with utility bill, etc.)
• Custody documentation (if applicable)
• Immunization records
• IEP, 504, or WEP documentation (if applicable)

1st-12th grade Enrollment

Enroll for Kindergarten during the current school year

If your child will need to be transported to or from an address other than your home (such as a daycare or sitter), you’ll need to submit a Special Transportation Request Form by July 1 for each school year.  Please find that form on our Transportation page.

Visit our Transportation department

As a final step, families will complete required school forms in FinalForms, our secure online system. Please note: FinalForms is not part of the registration process but is required for all students after enrollment is complete. Please visit the section titled Final Forms on this page for more information.

We’re proud to welcome new families into our Ross fRAMily—thank you for choosing Ross Local Schools

After completing the enrollment process, all new families will need to set up an account with FinalForms—our secure online system for submitting and managing school forms. FinalForms streamlines the process by allowing you to fill out and electronically sign all required documents in one convenient place, saving time while ensuring your child’s information is accurate and up to date.

FinalForms is used for student information, health forms, emergency contacts, and more. If your child will participate in athletics, FinalForms also handles all necessary athletic forms and permissions.

To get started, click below for step-by-step instructions and the link to log in and begin completing your forms.

Final Forms Instructions

Access Final Forms