Black River Local School District
How to Enroll

Enrollment QuestionsBlack River Local School District
How to Enroll
You will need the following with you when you enroll your child:

        Copy of Your Child’s Original Birth Certificate

        Proof of Residency (See revise side of this sheet for specific information.)

        Custody Papers (If applicable)

        Your Child’s Social Security Card

        Copy of Your Child’s IEP/MFE for Special Education Purposes (If Applicable)

        Copy of Your Child’s Immunization Records, which must include the following:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccination:  
  • Kindergarten:  5 doses of DTaP, DTP, or DT or any combination, if the fourth dose was administered prior to the 4th birthday.
  • Grades 1-12:  3-4 doses of of DTaP, DTP, DT or Td or any combination.
  • Grades 7-8:  1 dose of Tdap or Td vaccine must be administered prior to entry
  • Polio Vaccination:  
  • Grades K-1:  3 or 4 doses of IPV, the final dose must be administered on or after the 4th birthday regardless of the number of previous doses; 4 doses if a combination of OPV and IPV was administered.
  • Grades 2-12:  4 doses if a combination of OPV and IPV was administered.  4 doses of all OPV or all IPV is required in the third dose of either vaccine was administered prior to the 4th birthday.
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccination:  
  • Grades K-12:  2 doses of MMR.  The first doses must be administered on or after the first birthday.  The second dose must be administered at least 28 days after the first dose.
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination:  3 doses of Hepatitis B.  
  • Grades K-12:  The second dose must be administered at least 28 days after the first dose.  The third dose must be given at least 16 weeks after the first dose and at least 8 weeks after the second dose.  The last dose in the series (third or fourth dose), must not be administered before age 24 weeks.
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccination:  
  • Grades K-1:  2 doses of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine must be administered prior to entry.
  • Grades 2-5:  1 dose of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine must be administered on or after the first birthday.
In the event the family is building or purchasing a home in the district, then the parent must provide the district with a sworn statement indicating the location of the house and the parent’s intent to reside there, together with a statement from the builder (in the case of purchasing a home).  This exception is not to exceed a period of 90 days.






Black River Local School District
Proof of Residence Requirement
Change of Residence, New Registration, or Re-Enrollment Registration

All parent(s) and guardian(s) MUST provide PROOF OF RESIDENCE in order to register their child/children in the Black River Local School District.  The requirement includes all current residents within the Black River Local School District as well as families moving into the district.

All items submitted must include name and full address of parent(s)/guardian(s) and be current.  Documents with post office addresses will not be accepted.  ONLY the following legal documents will be accepted:

  •        Deed
  •         Mortgage Statement
  •         Building Permit
  •         Rental Agreement        
  •         Property Tax Statement
  •         Voter Registration Card
  •         Complete and Notarized Verification Affidavit
Any student without an appropriate PROOF OR RESIDENCE record will be admitted under for a fourteen(14) day temporary enrollment period, unless extended by the superintendent, however, the student will not be officially registered in Black River Local School District.  Class assignments or schedules will be provisional until the student is legally registered with an acceptable form of PROOF OF RESIDENCE.

The PROOF OF RESIDENCY requirement is in compliance with Ohio Revised Code* and Ohio Administrative Code** and is aligned to the Black River Local School District’s Board of Education Bylaws and Policies Guidelines (5111).  The requirement is not subject to interpretation.  Utility bills will no longer be accepted.

The above documents must contain the names, address and phone number of the issuing person, business, or governmental agency as well as the residential parent(s)/guardian(s) name, address and phone number.

Parent(s)/guardian(s) should black out all account, balances, and other personal information.  A copy of an original document will be provided for the parent to black out if necessary.  All original documents will be returned.

If you have questions, concerns, or need to set up an appointment please call 419.736.3300.

*R.C. 2152.18, 3313.48, 3313.533, 3313.64, 3313.645, 3313.649, 3313.65, 3313,65, 3313.66, 3313.672, 3313.90, 3313.97, 3313.98, 3313.08, 3317.081, 3321.01(B), 3321.03, 3323.141, 3327.04, 3327.05, 3327.06, 5139.05

**A.C. 3301-42-01