Prospective Students

The purpose of Tri-County Public School is to provide the best education possible for all who seek to be further educated, including Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, and Junior and Senior High School students, as well as adults through Community Education.

Our school provides many varied educational opportunities, while emphasizing the basic skills necessary to function in society. Our school buildings compare favorably with other facilities in Northwest Minnesota and our small student-to-teacher ratio ensures every student receives the best and most personal education possible.

Most importantly, the people who make up the Tri-County Public School are dedicated to quality education. Staff and students recognize the importance of respect for each person as a unique individual. We expect respect from each person and for each person in order to create a more caring atmosphere in our schools.

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General Enrollment Information

Tri-County Public School welcomes ALL students who live both in and out of the school district and meet state age and health requirements.  Reasonable transportation accommodations are provided to any individual who resides outside the district.

Students moving into the district during the school year or during the summer months should contact the District Office at (218) 436-2261.

After registration is completed, Tri-County Public School will request a transfer of records from the previous school(s) attended.

Note: Students enrolling in a Minnesota public school for the first time must provide the following information:

• Proof of age (kindergarten only)
• Updated record listing state required immunizations by day, month, year of vaccination

Tri-County Public School Enrollment Form

State of Minnesota School District Enrollment Form - Non-resident Open Enrollment

Kindergarten Registration

Children must have reached their fifth birthday on or before September 1 of the school year to attend kindergarten. Kindergarten registration forms are mailed to students who are included in the district census prior to kindergarten registration each year. The forms should be completed and be returned during the registration times. Registration times are in May each school year. For more information about enrollment contact the District Office (218) 436-2261

Immunizations

In order to enroll or remain enrolled in any elementary or secondary school in Minnesota, the parent/guardian of a student must have a statement on file with the school administration that shows that the student is either:

1. completely immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella, or
2. immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella and has begun, but not yet completed, a schedule of immunizations against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and/or polio, and/or hepatitis B, as verified by a physician or clinic, or
3. legally exempt from one or more of the required immunizations, as evidenced by a medical exemption signed by a physician, a documented history of the varicella disease, or a notarized statement of conscientious exemption.

Are your kids ready for school?   See a visual diagram of Minnesota's School Immunization Laws.

For more detailed immunization information, please see this complete list Minnesota's School Immunization Laws.