"I became a teacher because, at ten years old, I knew I wanted to be the person who instilled the love of learning in a child's life. I taught my sister and my stuffed animals until I could teach real students." 

Heather Garrett is the type of caring and veteran Cobb educator who will welcome your young learner to kindergarten in August. 

“I love teaching kindergarten because I’m able to instill a foundation for children,” added Ms. Garrett, who especially loves to see her kindergarteners grow and develop over the year with confidence and skills they didn’t think were possible. 

Sending your child off to school for the first time is a big milestone—for students and their parents. Cobb educators understand. 

"We've had parents that will cry on the first day because it's maybe their first child, and they're sending them off for the first time. Just know that your children are safe and loved when they are at school,” Cobb kindergarten teacher Erica Tillery said reassuringly. 

Cobb educators are ready—and excited—to welcome you and your students. 

“All Cobb elementary schools are full of adults who love children. That’s why we’re here. We want your child to feel safe, happy, and excited to come to school every day,” declared Sarah Stewart, another devoted Cobb kindergarten teacher. 

As you begin kindergarten enrollment, Ms. Tillery wants you to feel confident in the bright future that awaits your children in Cobb Schools. 

"Cobb County schools would be a great choice for any family because we teach kids how to be 21st-century learners. We’re giving them the skills to collaborate, think critically, and interact with a diverse world." 

What to Know About Kindergarten Registration: 

Cobb County School District’s online student registration system makes it easy for families to enroll their children. This safe and secure system allows parents to: 

✔ Register all new students in the family at once 

✔ Enter information, save progress, and return later to complete registration 

For Families with Current Cobb Students:

•Use your ParentVUE account to register additional students. 

•If you cannot access ParentVUE, contact your local school to obtain an activation code. 

📌 Start the registration process now: Cobb County School District Online Registration 

Kindergarten Registration Checklist:

Use this checklist to ensure you have all the necessary documents for kindergarten enrollment. 

✅ Proof of Residency 

• Provide two or more of the following (no more than one from each category): 
  • Homeownership documentation or lease/rental agreement 
  • Current utility monthly statement 

✅ Certificate of Immunization (Form #3231) 

•Obtain from a licensed health-care provider or the county health department.

✅ Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutritional Screening (Form #3300) 

•Obtain from a licensed health-care provider or the county health department.

•Must be dated within 12 months of the first day of school 

✅ Proof of Birthdate 

• Provide one of the following: 
  • Certified copy of Birth Certificate 
  • Military ID 
  • Passport 
  • Adoption Record 
  • Religious record authorized by a religious official 
  • Official school transcript 
  • Affidavit of age 

✅ Social Security Card or CCSD Waiver Form (JBC-4) 

• Required for students applying for the HOPE Scholarship 

📌 Check your school’s website for additional information.