Stacey Fager is optimistic online enrollment will go more smoothly this time around.
Enrollment for Iola schools began Monday and will run through Aug. 4.
Fager, superintendent of USD 257 schools, noted the biggest differences from last year is use of Powerschool, a familiar software program to students and parents, as well as the ability for multiple students to be enrolled at the same time, instead of starting from scratch for each individual child.
“Quite frankly, last year didn’t go as smoothly as we’d hoped,” Fager said. “We’re optimistic this year will be much more seamless for parents and students.”
To register, go to www.usd257.org and click “Gradebook.” (See above illustration.)
The online enrollment process replaces the old practice of having parents enroll their children at stations set up at Iola High School.
“Online enrollment means no more standing in line,” Fager noted.
Classes begin Aug. 16 for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and for grade 9. Classes for students in grades 6-8 and 10-12 resume Aug. 17.
For more information, call Fager at 365-4700.
