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We're glad to have you - we're proud of our growing reputation as a high-performing school district that encourages excellence in our staff and students and we hope you have a great educational experience here.
All DASD students register during the summer through Skyward Family Access (starting the second Sunday in July each year).
Completed registration forms provide valuable information for school officials to reach out to parents/guardians. View current student & emergency information online through Skyward Family Access and contact your child's school with any changes.
If you do not have an account, please contact the district Registrar at (608) 842-6528.
4K-12 New Student Enrollment
In accordance with DeForest Area School District (DASD) policy, any child who meets the entrance age requirements and legally resides in the boundaries of the district shall be admitted to school in the district. To confirm your elementary school of attendance, please contact the district registrar at (608) 842-6528.
The Registrar is responsible for enrolling and registering students in the district. All new students enroll through this office. During the school year, the registrar's office is typically open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm; hours are limited in the summer.
A parent or guardian is required to provide the following information to the Registrar:
1. Proof of Residency (one of the following)
Lease Agreement with current address, names of people residing at the address, effective date, and all parties signatures.
Current Utility Bill (within 45 days); gas, electric, cable, or city/village water with name & current address.
Home Purchase Agreement or Offer to Purchase with the name of buyer & seller, and current address.
NOTE: We cannot accept cell phone contracts, driver’s license, or financial documents. If you are not the lessee or homeowner, proof of residency is still required along with a letter from the lessee or homeowner stating you are residing there.
2. Proof of Child’s Age (one of the following)
Birth Certificate: For information on how to request a Birth Certificate, please go to: the DHS Website or call Wisconsin Department of Health Services at (608) 266-1373
Current passport
State ID or driver's license
3. Parent/Guardian proof of identification
Only parents or legal guardians may enroll a student. Please bring proof of identification for yourself to your enrollment meeting.
DPI brochure for Parents regarding Open Enrollment: English | Hmong | Spanish
Important Open Enrollment Dates
February 3-April 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm – Parents must submit applications online or directly to the nonresident school district.
June 6, 2025 – Nonresident school districts must mail notices of approval or denial. If the application is approved, the school district must notify the parents of the specific school or program to which the student is assigned. If the application is denied, parents have 30 days to file an appeal.
June 13, 2025 – Resident districts must notify applicants if the application is denied. If the application is denied, parents have 30 days to file an appeal.
June 27, 2025 – Parents of accepted applicants must notify the nonresident district if the student will attend the non-resident district in the 2024-25 school year. If the parent fails to make this notification, the non-resident district may refuse to allow the student to attend the district.
July 1, 2025 – Alternative Open Enrollment Period opens.
Enrollment Contact Information
Bautz, Melissa
Data Specialist/Administrative Assistant, Open Enrollment Coordinator, DO
