Enroll

Please check the district map to confirm you live in the Bowling Green City School district boundaries. Elementary children attend one of the three elementary schools based upon their home address. Please refer to the elementary school maps below to view the attendance area for each school.

District Boundary Map
Conneaut Boundary Map
Crim Boundary Map
Kenwood Boundary Map

If you are unsure which school your child will attend, or if you would like to inquire about intra-district open enrollment, please contact the Superintendent's Office:

Linda Allen, Superintendent's Office
419-354-0800 x4002 
lallen@bgcs.k12.oh.us

Residents of a different school district who would like attend BG Schools, MUST FIRST register their child with that school district. This applies to child(ren) already attending through the inter-district open enrollment process at BGCS. No exceptions. You will be notified if your request is accepted in August.

Please contact the Transportation Department regarding transportation questions:

Toby Snow, Transportation Director
419-354-0900 x4070
tsnow@bgcs.k12.oh.us

Bowling Green School District follows strict guidelines established by Ohio Law while enrolling students. Parents enrolling new students are required by the Missing Children's Act to present the following documents upon registering to attend Bowling Green City Schools:

• Child's birth certificate - original certificate with embossed seal (we will  copy and return to you)
• Proof of required immunizations - see requirements
• Proof of residency - current utility bill (within the last 30 days, we do not accept cable bills), lease statement with unexpired term listed, mortgage/home purchase agreement or settlement statement, most recent real estate tax statement, most recent rent payment receipt
• Proof of custody (if applicable) - original court document stating custody guidelines (Paperwork must be "File" stamped and signed by a Judge or Magistrate)
• Parent Photo ID - driver's license, student ID, etc.
• Current IEP documents - for special needs students
• District Admissions Agreement - also downloadable in Final Forms or available at the Central Administration building for pick up
• Physical Form - also downloadable in Final Forms or available at the Central Administration building for pick up

All documentation listed above is required.

Most of the registration forms are completed using our online registration system called FinalForms. The Registrar will provide you the BGCS FinalForms link at the Registration meeting.

If you are registering for the 2026-2027 school year, please make sure to choose "2026-2027" for the school year when you submit your registration information in FinalForms.   

To schedule your registration and screening appointment, contact Karen Nesbitt, Elementary Registrar:

• Email: knesbitt@bgcs.k12.oh.us  
• Phone: 419-354-0800 ext. 4021

WHO:  Children who...

• will be 5 years-old on or before August 21, 2026
• live in the Bowling Green City School District

Kindergarten Screening days will be held on April 8th & 9th, 2026 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Parents enroll their children using an online platform called FinalForms. There are also some paper forms to be completed.

If you are registering for the 2026-2027 school year, please make sure to choose "2026-2027" for the school year when you submit your registration information in FinalForms.   

If you are registering for the 2025-26 school year, please follow the steps below: 

If you already have a BGCS FinalForms account, please login and skip to step #5 below. Please use the forgot password link if needed. Do not create another account.

If you are new to BG Schools and do not have a BGCS FinalForms account...

1. On your phone, tablet or computer, go to: https://bowlinggreen-oh.finalforms.com/
2. Create a New Parent account or click on Parent Login if you al.)
3. Complete the information about *you* on the Parent/Guardian Registration screen and click on Register.
4. Check your email for a Confirmation message from FinalForms and click on the account confirmation link to create your password.
5. Add a student for 2025-26 and select the grade level they will be in.
6. Complete the questions about your student. Note: Please leave the student email address blank.
7. Prepare the paper documents that are collected and print the red link files to complete on paper. These paper items will be provided to the Registrar. Note: Returning Preschoolers must complete all red linked documents except the Child History Form and the Child Medical Statement.
8. Sign the bottom of the form by entering your name and clicking Submit. Complete all of the pink highlighted online forms. When all of the forms have turned green, you are done.

Bring these required documents:

• Child's birth certificate - original certificate with embossed seal (we will  copy and return to you)
• Proof of required immunizations - see requirements
• Proof of residency - current utility bill (within the last 30 days, we do not accept cable bills), lease statement with unexpired term listed, mortgage/home purchase agreement or settlement statement, most recent real estate tax statement, most recent rent payment receipt
• Proof of custody (if applicable) - original court document stating custody guidelines (Paperwork must be "File" stamped and signed by a Judge or Magistrate)
• Parent Photo ID - driver's license, student ID, etc.
• Current IEP documents - for special needs students
• District Admissions Agreement - also downloadable in Final Forms or available at the Central Administration building for pick up
• Physical Form - also downloadable in Final Forms or available at the Central Administration building for pick up

All documentation listed above is required.

If your student is currently enrolled in our preschool program, you will not need to sign up for an appointment. The preschooler will be screened during the school day. All paper documents that need to be turned in can be brought to the Central Administration building at 137 Clough Street, attn: Karen Nesbitt.

Parents of current preschoolers do need to register their children for the next school year using their existing FinalForms account.