When your family is relocating to Rapid City, you always want to know about the best schools! If you have a child that is nearing Kindergarten age, you're probably wondering what to do to get them started.

In Rapid City, kids go to a school based on where they live. The school district has a map with outlines that encompass each school.

A child in our district can start kindergarten if their 5th birthday is on or before September 5th. Of course, if a child has a later birthday and the family thinks it wise, you can start them a year later. In this case you will need to complete a home school exemption form and return it. Normally, school registration is in early January. But if you need to register later than that there is online registration at www.rcas.org. It is possible with later registration, that the designated school of the area may fill up, and then will be placed in a designated school for overflow.

August 8th is the starting day of school. For new students, you will need to bring a birth certificate, immunizations chart, social security card and proof of address. If you are in the process of purchasing a house, you can present the purchase agreement contract as proof of address. 

If you have more questions about Rapid City Area Schools, Call Sharon in Education Services at 605-394-4037.

If you will be relocating to Rapid City, text or email Janet at 605-431-0988  realblackhills@gmail.com, and you will have a solid advocate to help gather information for your home search and answer any other questions you have about moving to the area!