Parents of children, who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2017, and not currently in the Ladd preschool class, are asked to come to the school office to pre-register their children. It is not necessary for children to come this day. To pre-register, parents must bring proof of residency in the Ladd school district and a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate. Proof of residency can be established by submitting mortgage or lease papers and two of the following items: a driver’s license, vehicle registration, voter registration, a utility bill or an insurance premium receipt. A certified birth certificate can be obtained from the County Clerk of the county in which the child was born. A hospital certificate is not acceptable. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and receive a packet of information and health exam forms. Each child must have a health exam including a lead screening, a dental exam, and an eye exam completed by the first day of school. Parents are reminded to schedule medical appointments early. It is important that students are pre-registered. If parents/guardians are unable to pre-register on February 8, they need to contact the school office for an alternate date.