Registration

Staunton City Schools is now utilizing online registration through PowerSchool.

Please choose an option on the left for more information about the different types of student registration.

If you have any questions about registration, please contact the school you are going to be registering your student at.

A.R. Ware Elementary School - 540-332-3938

Bessie Weller Elementary School - 540-332-3940

McSwain Elementary School - 540-332-3936

Shelburne Middle School - 540-332-3930

Staunton High School - 540-332-3926

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General Information

    Pre-K Application

    Local Public School Preschool Programs require residency within that district to be eligible. Head Start/ Early Head Start programs also have varying residency requirements based on the program. Be prepared to submit proof of residency for these programs.

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    Application

    Kindergarten Registration

    Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year will be open starting on Monday, March 16, 2026.

    If you need help determining which elementary school district you live in, please use the following link to the City of Staunton's GIS maps of our School Districts.

    If you have questions regarding online registration, please contact the school you are registering your student.

    A.R. Ware Elementary School - 540-332-3938

    Bessie Weller Elementary School - 540-332-3940

    McSwain Elementary School - 540-332-3936

    New Student Registration

    New Student Registration

    Staunton City Schools uses an online registration system within PowerSchool. Start your registration process by completing the pre-registration form. An email address is required to complete registration.

    PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

    If you have questions regarding online registration, please contact the school you are registering your student.

    A.R. Ware Elementary School - 540-332-3938

    Bessie Weller Elementary School - 540-332-3940

    McSwain Elementary School - 540-332-3936

    Shelburne Middle School - 540-332-3930

    Staunton High School - 540-332-3926

    Returning Student Registration

    A PowerSchool Parent Portal account is required to complete registration for returning students. Instructions on how to create an account and link your children are to the right.

    Parents/guardians will be able to update your student’s information, including parent/guardian contact information, emergency contact information, home address. Some changes, such as address or custody changes, will require additional documentation.

    Parents/guardians will also submit Transportation requests via the student registration process. In order to be guaranteed transportation during the first week of school, parents/guardians must complete this process. There will not be a separate transportation survey this year!

    Registration can be completed using a web browser or the PowerSchool app on Apple and Android. Our district code is MPDR. We recommend creating your account on a web browser and then switch to the app.

    Most families can complete registration in 5 minutes or less. Allow more time if your information has changed. Some changes, like address or custody updates, may require additional documentation.

    Creating a Parent Portal Account

    1) Contact your school to get the Access ID and Password

    2) Go to the PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal

    3) Click on the Create Account tab, then click the blue Create Account button

    4) Complete Account Details and Create a Password

    5) Link Student(s) to your account with their Name, Access ID, and Access Password

    Click Enter