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Register My Child

Welcome to Sumner County Schools. Select the option below that best describes your student to begin the registration process.

New Students

For students who are new to Sumner County Schools or are returning after attending another school district.

Register a New Student

Returning Students

For students who attended Sumner County Schools during the previous school year, including students moving to middle or high school.

Register a Returning Student

Kindergarten Registration

Information and registration resources for families enrolling an incoming kindergarten student in Sumner County Schools.

Kindergarten Registration

Registration at a Glance

Follow these four basic steps to complete the student registration process.

1

Find Your School

Confirm which Sumner County school your student is zoned to attend based on your home address.

2

Complete Skyward Registration

Complete the appropriate online registration process in Skyward before visiting the school.

3

Gather Required Documents

Collect the identification, residency, health and student records needed to complete enrollment.

4

Visit Your School

Bring the required documents to your student's school to complete the registration process.

Required Registration Documents

Before completing registration at your student's school, gather the documents that apply to your student and household.

Health Requirement: Incoming kindergarten students, incoming 7th-grade students and students who are new to a Tennessee school are required to submit a vaccination record.
Parent or Guardian Identification

A parent or guardian must provide photo identification.

  • Driver's license
  • State-issued identification
  • Passport
  • Passport card
Student Identification & Records
  • Certified Birth Certificate
    A mother's copy of the birth certificate is not accepted.
  • Tennessee Certificate of Immunization
    This may be obtained from your healthcare provider or the Tennessee Department of Health.
  • Physical Exam
    Required for kindergarten registration and students moving into Tennessee from another state.
Immunization Requirements

If immunizations were completed outside Tennessee, the immunization record must be transferred to a Tennessee form.

  • Religious Exemption: Must be submitted in writing.
  • Medical Exemption: Must be submitted on physician letterhead.

Visit the Tennessee Department of Health for additional immunization information

Proof of Residency

Two (2) proofs of residency are required.

Accepted Documents

  • Signed lease agreement — student should be listed on the lease
  • Mortgage statement*
  • Electric bill
  • Water bill
  • Gas bill
  • Cable bill

*A mortgage statement must be accompanied by two utility bills.

Not Accepted

  • Cell phone bill
  • Bank statement
  • Credit card statement
  • Handwritten agreements
Student Health Information Form

Print and complete the Student Health Information Form and bring it with you when completing registration at your student's school.

The English and Spanish versions of this form will be available in the Resources section below.

Custody, Guardianship & Special Residency Situations

Additional documentation may be requested depending on your student's living or custody arrangement.

  • Proof of Custody or Guardianship
    Custody documents or a court-ordered parenting plan must be provided at registration in cases involving a legal custodian, shared parenting or guardianship placement.
  • Residency Affidavit
    Required when the custodial or residential parent does not lease or own the residence. The affidavit must be notarized.

If a parenting plan is in place, the primary residential parent must register the student in the school for which the student is zoned.

2026–2027 Registration Dates

Keep these important dates in mind as you prepare for the upcoming school year.

July 2026

Skyward Registration Opens

Families may begin completing the online portion of student registration in Skyward.

August 3–5, 2026

School Registration

New and returning student registration takes place at Sumner County Schools.

August 10, 2026

First Day of Classes

The 2026–2027 school year begins for Sumner County Schools students.

Remember: Bring all required documentation to your school during registration to complete enrollment.

Forms & Helpful Resources

Use these resources to prepare for registration and find important information for your student.

Health Form

Student Health Information — English

Download and complete the Student Health Information Form before completing registration at your student's school.

View English Form
Formulario de Salud

Student Health Information — Spanish

Download the Spanish version of the Student Health Information Form for your student.

View Spanish Form
School Zones

Find Your School

Use your home address to determine which Sumner County school your student is zoned to attend.

Find My School
Online Registration

Skyward

Access Skyward to complete the online portion of student registration.

Open Skyward
Back to School

School Supply Lists

View available school supply lists and other information to help your student prepare for the school year.

View School Supply Lists
Registration Information

Registration Times

School registration times will be available closer to registration dates. Check the Registration Times page for the latest information.

View Registration Times

Need Help With Registration?

If you have questions about student registration, required documents, school zones or the enrollment process, please contact Sumner County Schools or your student's school for assistance.

Sumner County Schools (615) 451-5200 Contact Us

School staff can also assist families with questions specific to their student's registration.