For school enrollment, the parent/guardian must produce the following documents:

• Birth certificate for the student or passport
• Proof of residency (full details below)
• Custody papers (if applicable)
• Immunization Records
• Official state issued ID or passport for parent or legal guardian

Families must reside within the school district boundaries. Students may be enrolled if the above documents are in order and ONE of the following residency requirements is met.

1. Student resides with parent/guardian within the boundaries of the Oakwood School District. Required documentation:
   • Deed
   • Building Permit
   • Rental Agreement (Agreements to be provided upon each renewal)
   • Real Estate Contract/Signed Purchase Agreement (Deed to be provided within 90 days)
   • Other - Requires Administrative Approval
2. Student is between 18 - 21 and is self-supporting. (Documentation required.)
3. Student's parent/guardian has purchased a residence within Oakwood and will move win within 90 days. (Contract required)
4. Student is under 18, married, and residing in Oakwood.
5. Student is being adopted or custody is being sought through the courts. (Statement of Intent to Gain Custody required.)
6. Student and parent/guardian are living with another residence of Oakwood. (Adult Residency Affidavit required.)
7. Approved Foreign Exchange Student.
8. Other residency criteria as described in Oakwood Board Policy 5111 and approved by the Director of Educational Services.

Kindergarten families will follow the same registration process for new students, which includes providing documentation on residency, birth certificate and immunization records.

Once registered, families will receive additional information about Kindergarten Screening, which will take place at the Oakwood Community Center in the Spring of each year. 

Detailed registration information for the 2025-2026 school year will be shared on our Kindergarten Registration Page. Check back in the Spring 2025 for screening dates and times.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Lange School administrative assistant Christie Baker or call 937-299-8730.

Oakwood Preschool is located at Smith Elementary and serves up to 48 preschoolers. Class sizes are a maximum of 16 students per class.

Oakwood offers a tuition-based half-day program Monday - Thursday.

• Morning session: 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
• Afternoon session: 12:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Registration for the 2025 - 2026 School Year will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Families are asked to complete the registration forms. Availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Please note, the link for registration will only be accessible starting at 8:00 a.m. on the 12th.

If you have any additional questions, please contact school psychologist and preschool supervisor Haley Goodwin.