Returning Student Registration

Information for the 2026-27 returning student registration will be emailed to each family by the end of March.   If you have any questions, please call the District Office at 515-264-0866 or email the registrar at registrar@saydel.net.

Transitional Kindergarten Interest Form

If your student will turn 5 years old by September 15, 2026 and they have a summer birthday, you may want to consider transitional kindergarten.  Spots are limited so add your student's name to the interest form and we'll let you know if we have a spot available for them.

Preschool and Kindergarten Registration 

 Please click here for preschool and kindergarten registration requirements.

New Student Registration (Grades 1-12)

Families wishing to newly enroll into Saydel should stop by the Saydel District Office at 5740 NE 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa between 8am and 4pm (Monday-Friday). Parents/Guardians are required to provide the following documents: 

1) Proof of Residency in the parent or legal guardian's name (provide one of the following): 

• Electric bill or confirmation of services within the last 60 days
• Water bill or confirmation of services within the last 60 days
• Lease or notarized statement from the landlord within the last 6 months
• House purchase agreement
• Mortgage statement within the last 60 days
• Polk County Assessors - a copy of web page verifying property ownership.
• If you do not have proof of residency, call the district at 515-264-0866 to discuss your situation.

2) Proof of Birth Date

3) Immunization Record, a Religious Certificate of Immunization Exemption or a Medical Certificate of Immunization Exemption

4) Request for Records - click here to get form

5) New Student Registration Form - click here to get form

6) Online Registration - once items 1-5 above are received, the registrar will email you a link to complete the online portion of the registration.

Additional forms may need to be returned to the school to complete registration.  For example, a Free and Reduced Lunch Application must be completed yearly for all Pre-K students.

Questions

If you have questions about open enrollment or the registration requirements, please contact the  District Registrar at 515-264-0866 or email your question to registrar@saydel.net 

In August, you will receive communication from the school regarding which teacher(s) your student has been assigned to.  If you have any questions regarding your student's teacher(s), please contact their building office.

Forms to be turned in at registration can be found here.