Student Registration Information

Parents/Guardians wishing to enroll students in BCPS may begin the enrollment process by submitting an online application through our Focus Parent Portal.  Please visit the BCPS website or click on the link below to access the Parent Portal Registration website. 
BCPS Parent Portal Registration

Preschool (IGE), Pre-K, and Kindergarten Registration is currently underway for the 2023-2024 school year.  Registration will occur in person.  To qualify for Kindergarten, your child must be five years old by September 1, 2023.  To qualify for Pre-K, your child must be four years old by September 1, 2023.  To qualify for Pre-School (IGE Program), your child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2023.  You must be in the Winand school zone to qualify for this program. 

Please contact the office for more information and to make an appointment. 

Woodholme Pre-K Registration Information 
Please contact Woodholme Elementary School to complete your Pre-K registration paperwork for the 2023-2024 school year. 


What information do I need to register a child?


When registering a child, you will need to present :

     1.Proof of Baltimore County residency in accordance with Rule 5150
     (Deed or lease and photo ID with 3 proofs of residency)
    2. Certificate of birth
    3. Immunization record
    4. Copy of the child's most recent report card (if applicable)

If the student is transferring from another public school in Maryland, a copy of the Maryland Student Transfer Record will be required. This form may be obtained at the school from which the student is transferring.
Most importantly, contact the appropriate school prior to registration to make an appointment. Schools are open throughout the summer to accommodate parents during the registration process.

Winand Office Phone Number: 443-809-0763