1. Explanation of enrollment procedure:
• A parent or legal guardian should contact the TPSD Central Office
(841-8850) to determine the school zone in which they reside.
• A parent or legal guardian should contact the appropriate school to register
the student.
• A parent or legal guardian must provide the necessary documentation in
order for registration to be complete.
• Students entering pre-kindergarten must be 4 years old by September 1st
and live in the Tupelo Public School District.
• Students entering kindergarten must be 5 years old by September 1st.
2. Documentation required by the parent or legal guardian at the time of
registration:
• Two verifications of legal residency from the following (must contain your
street address):
a) filed homestead exemption application form
b) mortgage documents or property deeds
c) apartment or home lease
d) utility bills
e) driver license
f) voter precinct identification
g) automobile registration
h) affidavit of residency (if you are presently living with someone)
i) district representative personal visit
• Student’s Birth Certificate
• Certification of Immunization Compliance Form 121 (This form may be
obtained from the health department or your pediatrician.)
3. Documentation requested of the parent or legal guardian at the time
of registration:
• Student’s Social Security Card
• A copy of the student’s withdrawal form and report card from the school
previously attended.
4. Registration/Enrollment forms given to parent or guardian at the time
of enrollment:
• Student Enrollment Form
• TPSD Book Cards
• Nurse Permission Form
• Student Emergency Card
• Free/Reduced Lunch Application
• Photo/Video/Publicity Release Form
• Network Service Permission Form (Internet)
• TPSD Bus/Transportation Form
• Residency Registration and Documentation Checklist