Beginning with the 2026–27 school year, new state legislation, HB114, standardizes the age-eligibility requirements for kindergarten enrollment for all school districts across Ohio. All kindergarten students must be five years of age on or before the first official day of school in the district the student will attend to be eligible for kindergarten. The 2026-27 school year begins August 20, 2026. 

Kindergarten registration for the upcoming school year begins January 12, 2026. Visit the Kindergarten Enrollment Eligibility FAQ web page for additional information about the new requirements, available exceptions, and what to expect during the registration process for Olentangy Schools.