E p h r a t a   A r e a   S c h o o l   D i s t r i c t 

New Student Enrollment Process

Central Enrollment Office
803 Oak Blvd.
Ephrata, PA 17522
Voice: (717) 721-1402
Fax: (717) 721-1461
Registration hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM.

  1. In order to enroll your child in the Ephrata Area School District, you must complete an Enrollment Packet. To expedite the process, you may download the forms and complete them prior to arrival at Central Enrollment. Download Enrollment Packet.
  2. In addition to the Enrollment Packet, you must bring one document from each of the following categories (1-4).  For the safety and/or welfare of our students, faculty and community, your child cannot be enrolled without these documents:
    1. Parent ID
      1. Driver's License
      2. Visa/Passport
      3. State/National ID
      4. Military ID
    2. Proof of age documents
      1. Birth Certificate
        1. Obtaining a duplicate: Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record form - available at: http://www.health.state.pa.us/vital records or may be picked up at the  registrar's office
        2. Visa/Passport
        3. Baptismal Certificate
        4. Drivers License
        5. Notarized statement from parents indicating date of birth.
          1. The district form: Notarized Statement of Birth- School Enrollment  can be taken to any notary public.
          2. Click Here For A Partial List of Local Notaries (opens in new window)
    3. Proof of Residency
      1. Utility Bill (Residential)
      2. Copy of Lease, Housing Contract, or Sales Agreement
    4. Proof of Immunization
      1. Immunization Card (doctor signature required)
      2. Official School record Immunization Sheet
        1. It is your responsibility to provide this to us. If necessary, you can request that the previous school fax a copy to us: Attention Registrar, at (717) 721-1403. This must be received before the registration meeting.
        2. Or you may pick up a copy and bring it to the registration meeting.
    5. Verification of Previous School
      1. Report Card / Grade Transcript
      2. Other correspondence from school
    6. If applicable, please also bring the following to your meeting with the registrar: Special Ed. Paperwork
      1. IEP
      2. NOREP
      3. ER
      4. GIEP
  3. Please bring the complete Enrollment Packet and supporting documents to the Central Enrollment Office.