Scottsbluff Public Schools

Scottsbluff Kindergarten/Preschool and Sixpence Birth to Three Program Registration

Kindergarten Registration - Begins January 26 

Beginning January 26th Scottsbluff Public Schools will be accepting online registration of kindergarten students for the 2026-2027 school year at www.sbps.net/register. If you reside in Scottsbluff and are unsure of your attendance area, a map is available at www.sbps.net/map where you can enter your address to determine the school your child will attend.  

Preschool Registration - Happening Now

Registration for Scottsbluff Bear Cub Preschool is underway now for 3 and 4-year-olds at the new Bear Cub Preschool location at 2617 College Park (East Entrance). Families can register online at  https://preschool.sbps.net/register. 

Adventure Awaits! Bearcat PreK-Kindergarten Registration Open House

Your adventure begins here. Every Child, Every Day… Every Step of the Way!

February 16, 2026, 3:00-6:00 PM

Scottsbluff Public Schools Education Center (Preschool East Entrance)

2617 College Park, Scottsbluff

Families who wish to register in person but cannot attend this event can do so at their local elementary or Bear Cub Preschool.

Sixpence

The Sixpence Early Childhood Program has immediate openings for qualifying families with children ages birth to three. To apply or receive information about this no-cost program, visit www.sbps.net/sixpence. 

 Important reminders:

Parents are reminded that:
1. A student must be registered by the parent/guardian of the child.
2. A copy of the State Certified birth certificate is needed for registration.

3. Nebraska statute (79-214) requires that immunization, physicals, and visual examinations must be completed and a record provided to the school before the child enters kindergarten. Preschool requires a record of up to date immunizations. If these records are not provided prior to the first day of school, the student will not be admitted. The physical and visual examinations must be completed within 6 months prior to entrance

4.  Proof of address (such as a current driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) is required for registration.

5. A student must be 5 years of age on or before July 31, 2026 for kindergarten. Children who will be 3 or 4 years of age on or before July 31 of 2026 or 5 year olds who do not turn 6 by December 31, 2026 are eligible to attend preschool. Families of children ages birth to 3 can apply for the Sixpence program.

6.  For Scottsbluff families with students turning 5 years old between July 31 and Oct 15, information on early admission is available at www.sbps.net.