Welcome to Jenison Public Schools!  We are dedicated to providing your child the best possible education.  In order to make the registration process easier for you, we recommend you take a few minutes to download the following enrollment packet:

• JPS Enrollment Packet (pdf)

 At the time of enrollment you will also need to provide us with:

• Proof of Residency (photocopy of utility bill, house buy/sell agreement, or rental agreement).
• Up-To-Date Immunization Record.
• Photocopy of your child’s original Certified Birth Certificate.  Please note it must be a certified copy, not the hospital certificate that shows the child’s footprints.  If you don’t have a certified birth certificate, you can order one from the County Clerk’s Office in the county where your child was born.  You may download ordering instructions for Kent or Ottawa County by clicking on the appropriate county:  Kent (pdf) or Ottawa (pdf).

Based on the grade in which your child will be enrolled, please bring your completed registration forms and required documents to the appropriate Jenison Public School office listed below:

Jenison Public Schools offer outstanding instructional and extra-curricular programs and, through Schools of Choice, is pleased to offer these programs to non-resident students.  Most students residing within the Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, or Allegan Counties may attend Jenison Public Schools under Schools of Choice. 

How does Schools of Choice work?
Districts across West Michigan have agreed to accept and release students across district boundaries.  Parents need only complete a Schools of Choice Application. You may download the application form (66K PDF) .

If one child is accepted, will siblings be accepted?
Yes, siblings are accepted. Once children are enrolled they are considered Jenison Public Schools students until graduation, provided no major discipline or truancy problems arise.

Can I request a specific school building?
Yes, we will make every effort to honor your request. If classes are full at your requested building you will be notified and we will work with you prior to placing your child at another building.

Is transportation available for Schools of Choice students?
Students who live outside of the Jenison Public Schools enrollment boundaries are not normally transported.  However, this decision is based on whether the student can be picked up at an existing bus stop.  Our transportation department will work with you in determining if transportation is available.

If you have additional questions regarding Schools of Choice, please contact our registrar, Lorri Gierman at 457-8839