Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026

  • Parents or legal guardians may register children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025 using our online registration system which is available by clicking the link below and selecting the school year 2025-2026) for registration. 

    There will be several documents that will be necessary for you to upload as you complete this process: 

    • Birth Certificate;
    • Immunization Records (most up to date records from pediatrician)
    • Proof of Residency – acceptable documentation includes two (2) of the following:
      • Signed and Dated Lease or Rental Agreement
      • Signed and Dated Sales Agreement
      • Current Utility Bill Showing the Date
      • Mortgage Agreement
      • Driver's License/DOT ID
      • Credit Card Bill
      • Property Tax Payment Receipt
      • Paycheck Stub
      • Voter Registration
      • If you are not the homeowner/lessee or do not have residency documents, please email jwilson@bigspring.k12.pa.us for assistance. 
    • Documents that may be provided (if applicable): 
      • Court Order, PFA, or Custody Agreement

    Upon successful completion of the online process, each family will be emailed confirmation of their completed registration as well as an appointment time and date for Kindergarten Registration Day.  Your contact information will also be shared with your child’s school to include in future kindergarten registration/orientation communications.  During Kindergarten Registration Day, our incoming kindergarten students will be able to meet kindergarten teachers, our support staff (school counselors, school nurses, speech teachers), see the building, and start the process of becoming a Big Spring Bulldog!  

    Registration Day dates are:

    Mount Rock Elementary - May 7th, 2025
    Oak Flat Elementary  - May 8th, 2025
    Newville Elementary - May 2nd, 2025

    It is important to register eligible kindergarten students as promptly as possible. Registration Day appointment times will be assigned only after a completed Kindergarten Registration is received.  Students may not participate in Kindergarten Registration Day without an appointment.  The District Administration Office located at 45 Mount Rock Road is open during the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm for registrations.  Please do not wait until your child turns 5 to start the enrollment process and do not hesitate to enroll even if you are uncertain if you will be sending your 5-year-old student this school year.

    To speak with the Registrar, please call 717-776-2000 option 2 or e-mail Jamie Wilson at jwilson@bigspring.k12.pa.us

    Big Spring School District School Board Policy 201 outlines the District’s entry age for kindergarten as 5 years by September 1, in accordance with state law and regulations.[8] 

    Kindergarten Physical Form -- NOTE: This form is NOT required for Kindergarten Registration, however it is required by the school nurse.  We highly recommend submitting it during Kindergarten Registration.

    Parent Guide for Using Aspen Online Registration - It is suggested that a desktop computer be used when first creating your account.  If using a mobile phone, it is suggested you use either Safari or Chrome as your browser, so that you have the option of switching to the desktop version.  Please reference the Parent Guide for more information.

    CLICK HERE TO START ENROLLMENT  

    If you currently have an Aspen login and forget your login and/or password, please complete the following form.  If you have received a message stating your email address already exists when trying to create an account, please complete this form. If you do NOT already have a student enrolled in the District, and do NOT already have an account, please do NOT complete this form.  ASPEN PASSWORD/LOGIN REQUEST FORM

    Please Note: Parents wishing to apply for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program should wait until summer (but prior to the 1st day of school) to complete the application process.  Applications for the next school year cannot be processed until after the conclusion of the current school year.