Enrollment
This page is intended to provide you with general information for registering your child in Valdez City Schools. Please be sure to contact the specific school your child will be attending for additional information.
Student enrollment at Valdez City Schools is available online. Our electronic registration system simplifies the paperwork process for parents and guardians, allowing you to review, sign, and submit your child’s required forms digitally online via computer or mobile device . This process is intended to make the new school year form updates fast, easy, and safe.
General Information
- District Policy Relating to Admission
- VCS school websites
- Hermon Hutchens Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
- Gilson Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Valdez High School (Grades 9-12)
- Pupil Transportation
- State of Alaska Back-to-School Wellness Webpage
Students New to VCS
Pre-K Enrollment occurs in early spring and continues throughout the summer.
Students in grades K-12 who are NEW to Valdez City Schools can complete a pre-registration application at anytime using the buttons below.
In order to register in Valdez City Schools, new students are required to submit the following as per VCS board policy.
- Physical examination.
- Original birth certificate. A birth certificate is required for verification.
- Meet immunization requirements.
- All students need to provide a copy of their current record of immunizations. Prior to first entry into school, a child must be fully immunized as required by law or file the necessary exemption paperwork. Please contact the school nurse if you have questions.
** These initial registration requirements are not applicable for students experiencing homelessness or those in Office of Children’s Services (OCS) custody/foster care; please contact your school secretary to get more information on these special circumstances.
Students Returning to VCS
Enrollment for current Valdez City Schools students occurs mid-summer.
Annual enrollment is required for all returning students. Parents can complete the online enrollment packet within the Parent Powerschool Portal via the button below.
For further assistance with Powerschool login credentials, please contact a school front office secretary or the VCS Technology Department.
Hermon Hutchens Elementary: 907.835.4728
Gilson Middle School: 907.835.2244
Valdez High School: 907.835.4767
VCS Technology: helpdesk@valdezcityschools.org