Registration

Residency Verification and Registration Requirements for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

All new and returning students are required to provide proof of residency as the first step in the registration process each school year. Thank you to all of you who have already brought in your documents. River Grove School is now accepting appointments for new and returning students. Please SEE HERE to schedule an appointment to come into the school office at your earliest convenience.

The following is a list of required documents that you must bring with you:

Parent/Guardian’s photo identification (driver’s license, state ID, passport)

At least one of the following documents (Category A):
- Current Signed lease/Updated lease (Must be current before August 2026)
- Most recent real estate tax bill (2025)
- Current mortgage/title/deed document or payment
- Residency Affidavit Form (Notarized)
At least two of the following documents (Category B):

*Documents must include current in district address

Utility bill (gas, electric, cable, water/sewer, telephone)
Vehicle registration
Current paycheck stub
Current bank statement
Public aid card
Medicaid card
Food stamp card
City sticker receipt

Please bring all required documents with you. We will not be able to process your residency application without having all of the required documentation. As a reminder, River Grove School partners with National Investigations, an outside investigation company, to assist in verifying residency.

If you have any questions, please call the school office at (708) 453-6172.

Students entering the following grades at River Grove School for the first time must have the required forms listed below:

Preschool

Medical Health Form

Kindergarten/ New Students

Medical Health Form

Dental Exam Form

Eye Exam Form completed by optometrist or ophthalmologist

Second Grade

Dental Exam Form

Sixth Grade

Medical Health Form