June 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Any parent interested in applying for the Pre K program for their child may pick up an application at the DeKalb County Board of Education central office (Ernest Ray Education Center) downtown.
What will parents need for Pre-K registration?
Parents will need COPIES of these items: Proof of income for all household members, certified copy of birth certificate with the state seal, proof of residence in DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill), and a current, up to date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor’s office or the Health Department).
***Students must turn 4 on or before August 15, 2022 to enroll in Pre-K for the 2022-2023 school year.
If you have questions, please call Michelle Burklow at 615-597-4084.
The DeKalb County School System is receiving a grant in the amount of $489,179 from the Tennessee Department of Education to fund five voluntary Pre-K classes to serve up to 100 students for another year including four Pre-K classes at Smithville Elementary and one class at DeKalb West School.