New Student Enrollment
The Rochester School District processes new student enrollments online using the Skyward Family Access system.
If you need any help please email: Skyward Help
If you do not have a Skyward Family Access account, please select Temporary Account for New Student Enrollment.
If you already have a Skyward Family Access account or have created a temporary account, please select New Student Enrollment.
Make sure the Login Area is New Student Enrollment
Planning to enroll your child in the Rochester School District? Here are a few things you should know:
- This is for any new students to Rochester or students that have withdrawn and are returning.
- Children must be five years old on or before August 31st to enter Kindergarten.
- You will need a copy of your child's birth certificate or other documents to identify your child's age.
- You will need to show proof that your child has been immunized.
- Your child's legal name (the name that appears on the birth certificate) will be used on all official school records.
- Provide Proof of Residency
The Rochester School District can process new student enrollment online via the Skyward Family Access system.
- If you do not have a Skyward Family Access account, you must first select the "Get Temporary Skyward Account" link below and follow the directions to sign up for a temporary account.
- If you already have a Skyward Family Access account, please select "New Student Enrollment" and follow the directions to enroll your child as a student in our district.
Step 1: Determine which school your child must enroll in. Our schools are divided in the following grade levels:
Rochester Primary - Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Grand Mound Elementary - 3rd – 5th Grade
Rochester Middle School - 6th – 8th Grade
Rochester High School - 9th – 12th Grade
Step 2: Click the "Get Temporary Skyward Account" link above and follow the instructions (parents who already have a Skyward Family Access account can skip to step 3).
Step 3: Click the "New Student Enrollment" link above and follow the instructions to enroll your child.
Notice: During the enrollment process you will have the opportunity to scan and attach the required documentation to the application. If you do not have access to a scanner, you may also bring copies of these documents to your child's school*. You can also mail them to the school.
The following documentation is required to enroll a student:
- Legal document verifying age (i.e. birth certificate, passport)
- Proof of Address (a utility bill, cable bill, lease agreement, etc.)
- Child's current immunization records
- Child's unofficial transcripts from previous schools (grades 9-12 only)