Registration for returning students for the 2023-2024 school year will open on Thursday, April 27th.
Pre-K and Kindergarten families, please use the Pre-K/Kindergarten Registration link on the left for pre-K/K specific registration information.
For Returning EPS families:
You must register your child every year by confirming and/or updating student demographic information and signing permissions. Student demographic updates/confirmations can be done online or by confirming/correcting the information on the registration papers mailed home in April. These forms should be returned to the main office. Please be sure all signature lines are signed.
Returning families will be run through Tracers software to determine residency status. Families that pass the screening will not be required to provide residency paperwork during registration. Any families which are flagged by the Tracers software will be notified (a bright pink form will be included in the mailing) and may be asked to provide other documents to prove current residency, much like we have done in the past.
In-person registration will be held May for any family needing assistance to complete the process. Please reach out to Mrs. Mueller ([email protected]) or Mrs. McMichael ([email protected]) in the main office (847-673-1141) if you have any questions.
Please use the tabs to the left for more information on Proof of Residency, Required Medical Forms, How to Register On-Line (Current Student Only), and upcoming school fees.
For families new to East Prairie School District 73:
Welcome! Please complete and return the 23-24 registration packet. The documents are fillable PDFs and can be accessed with the free Adobe Reader software or with Apple’s Preview which comes standard on Apple computers.
The completed forms should be submitted to the school office along with an original version of your student’s birth certificate the parent or guardian’s ID to be copied (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or other acceptable form of identification).
Please see the chart for proof of residency requirements. You must bring the documents listed on the chart to the main office before your child can be registered for school.
In-person registration will be held in May for any family needing assistance to complete the process. Please reach out to Mrs. Mueller ([email protected]) or Mrs. McMichael ([email protected]) in the main office (847-673-1141) to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions.
Please use the tabs to the left for more information on Proof of Residency, Required Medical Forms, How to Register On-Line (Current Student Only), and upcoming school fees.
District Transportation:
East Prairie School District 73 families who are interested in bus services for the 2023-2024 school year will have the opportunity to enter our transportation services lottery. Families will be required to complete a Google Form to provide information on the number of riders and desired route (Birchwood & Brummel routes). This application will close on July 24th, 2023.
Families who are selected in the lottery will be required to complete registration and proof of residency before they are considered for a spot on the bus. At the time of selection, families will be asked to pay the transportation fees below granting ridership for the 2023-2024 school year.
Transportation Fees*
•1 Student: $195.00/year
•2 Students: $350.00/year
•$100 for each additional student
*Transportation fees can not be waived
School Lunches & School Fees:
East Prairie School District 73 uses a convenient process for paying for school lunches and fees called PushCoin. Please see our Pushcoin sign-up flyer for more information on creating an account. 23-24 student fees will be assigned to student accounts.
Free/Reduced Lunch & School Fee Waiver
• Please visit nslpapp.com to apply online. This application needs to be renewed annually. You will be notified whether you were approved or denied for free or reduced lunch. If you qualify for these, you will automatically receive a school fee waiver.
• Questions? Please email [email protected]