• Registering your Child for 2023-24 School Year

    Registrations will begin June 19, 2023

    The school secretary or guidance department will be calling you to set up a face-to-face appointment at the school.  The scheduling of these appointments will begin after June 19th.   Please be patient as face-to-face appointments are based on the principal/school counselor's summer schedule.    

                          

     Step 1 - Assess Eligibility and Needs

    New Students

    Students who have never attended or are returning to LDSD school must be registered by their custodial parent (biological, adoptive, legal guardian).

    Children must be 5 years old by September 1, 2023, in order to enroll in kindergarten. Every child who is 6 years old by September 1, 2023, must be enrolled in a kindergarten program this fall.  

    Homeschool, Private School, & Cyber School students: We would like to enter your child in our database.  Please call the district office to obtain more information on this step. 

    Step 2 - Find your School

    You must reside within Lower Dauphin School District in order for your children to be enrolled here. Use this link to see if you reside within the district: 

    Municipal Statistics

    If you have elementary-aged children, Central Enrollment will tell you which school your students will attend, based on your address.

    Step 3 - PowerSchool Enrollment online information

    This link will be emailed to you by the district office after the initial phone communication. 

    To contact the district office (717) 566-5317

    Step 4 - Gather Documentation

    Prior to attending your registration appointment, please take some time to gather the following items to bring with you on the day of your appointment:

    • Proof of Child's Age (provide one of the following documents)
      • Birth Certificate
      • Valid Passport
      • A prior school record indicating the child's date of birth
    • Current Proof of Immunizations from doctor's office
    • Proof of Residency 
      • Valid Lease or Deed (with the address and your name listed)
      • Valid driver's license
      • Utility bill (within 30 days)
      • Milton Hershey residence letter
    • If Applicable:
      • Special Education Documents
      • Court Orders or Custody Agreements
      • 1302 Guardianship Form
      • Foster Placement Letter
    • Academic Documentation (if you have them; otherwise, they will be requested by our offices)
      • Student's most recent grade report, transcript, report card from last school attended at the time of withdrawal.
      • Documentation of Special Education (IEP or GIEP), 504, Psychological Report, or related services.

    The following forms must be submitted to the school, prior to the first day of attendance. If you complete them prior to your registration appointment, please bring them to the face-to-face appointment at the school.  

    Step 5: Final Step in the Registration Process

    Now that you have gathered all the requested information and submitted the online PowerSchool Enrollment form that was provided to you by the district office, your final step is to attend the face-to-face appointment at the school.   

    The school secretary or guidance department will be calling you to set up a face-to-face appointment at the school. Please be patient as face-to-face appointments are based on the principal/school counselor's summer schedule.

    We are looking forward to seeing you soon. If you have any questions prior to your registration appointment, please reach out to the school your child(ren) will be attending. We will gladly answer any questions you have.

    • Lower Dauphin School District - (717) 566-5300
    • Conewago Elementary School - (717) 367-7233
    • East Hanover Elementary School (717) 469-2686
    • Londonderry Elementary School (717) 944-9462
    • Nye Elementary School - (717) 566-0300
    • South Hanover Elementary School - (717) 566-2564
    • Lower Dauphin Middle School - (717) 566-5310
    • Lower Dauphin High School (717) 566-5330

    Food for Thought:

    • We often have parents come into the schools to help with parties, events for the students or PTO functions. In order to do this, all parents must have current volunteer clearances. If you are interested in volunteering at the school, you might want to get started on obtaining your clearances. Click on the link to learn more: http://www.ldsd.org/volunteer
    • Are you interested in the possibility of working for the school district? We frequently have positions available that are great for people who want to be on a school schedule.  If you are interested, click here: www.ldsd.org/employment. Remember to check back often for updates on opportunities.
    • Want to be a substitute aide and/or teacher? Visit STS to get started and let them know that you are interested in substituting at Lower Dauphin. You can be a substitute teacher with ANY bachelor's degree. https://www.thesubservice.com/substitutes