Registration

**If your student attended WTHS at either campus previously and you have left District 121 and are now returning, please contact your campus registrar before continuing.**

Returning families must:

1. In PowerSchool, complete the online registration forms A - I.

2. Provide  proof of residency within District 121 boundaries if:

• You are an incoming freshman

• You used an affidavit to register last year

• Your lease expires/expired between August 1, 2024 and September 1, 2025

• You have moved within District 121 boundaries.

3. Provide a copy of your student’s health and immunization records if:

• You are an incoming freshman

• You are a senior and need to provide proof of a second meningitis vaccination.

• You need to provide a sports physical.

4. Provide a copy of any court paperwork/custody arrangements (if applicable).

5. Pay registration fees or make payment arrangements prior to the first day of school.

Click the box below to start your online registration.

 

Incoming freshmen from our feeder schools must:

1. In PowerSchool, complete the online registration forms A - I.

2. Provide proof of residency within District 121 boundaries

3. Provide a copy of your student’s health and immunization records.

4. Provide a copy of any court paperwork/custody arrangements (if applicable).

5. Pay registration fees or make payment arrangements prior to the first day of school.

Click the box below to start your online registration.

 

**If your student attended WTHS at either campus previously and you have left District 121 and are now returning, please contact your campus registrar before continuing.**

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE CLICKING THE NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT BUTTON.

 

Complete an Application for Enrollment by clicking the “New Student Enrollment” button below. 

• Once your application is approved, you will receive an email from the school with instructions on how to create a parent PowerSchool account.  If you have not received an email within one business day, it may be in your junk/spam folder. If not, please contact the registrar.
• Create a parent PowerSchool account . 
• In PowerSchool, complete the online registration forms A - I.
• Provide proof of residency within District 121 boundaries.
• Provide a copy of your student’s birth certificate.
• Provide a copy of your student’s health and immunization records.
• Provide a copy of any court paperwork/custody arrangements (if applicable).
• Pay registration fees or make payment arrangements (2025-26 fees are $217).

Once your registration forms are complete, the registrar will request records from your student's previous school.

Click the box below to start your Application for Enrollment.

Proof of Residency Requirements

*PLEASE NOTE - Starting with the 25-26 school year, affidavits must be signed by both the parent and the District resident in the presence of a Notary Public to be valid.*  
*TENGA EN CUENTA - A partir del año escolar 25-26, las declaraciones juradas deben estar firmadas tanto por el padre como por el residente del distrito en presencia de un notario público para que sean válidas.*

Notary Public Locations - click here

The School District reserves the right to evaluate the evidence presented when enrolling with an affidavit.  Completing an affidavit does NOT guarantee admission to District 121. A person who knowingly or willfully presents to the School District any false information regarding the residency of a student for the purpose of enabling that student to attend any school in the District without the payment of a nonresident tuition charge is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor (105 ILCS 5/10-20.12b(f).
*PLEASE NOTE: Affidavits must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public and are valid for ONE school year*

Residency Affidavit 
In the situation that the parent(s)/guardian(s) cannot provide one item from category one in their name AND are residing with someone else, a Residency Affidavit Form must be completed, notarized and submitted along with FIVE (5) current items to prove residency every year.

The five items MUST include:

• THREE (3) items from the in-district resident you are residing with:
  • At least ONE of the following:
    • Lease Agreement (with everyone’s name listed as occupant or tenant)
    • Mortgage Agreement 
    • Lake County Property Tax bill
  • And TWO (2) of the following documents (all items must be current):
    • First page of a utility bill: electric, gas, water, cable, sewer (bill should be dated within the last 60 days)
    • Renters/Homeowners insurance bill
    • Driver’s license/State ID
    • Vehicle or Voter registration
    • Current public aid card or current letter from DHS, SNAP, TANF or Medicaid confirming benefits
• TWO (2) different items under the parent(s)/guardian(s) name:
  • Substantial mail such as a cell phone statement, bank statement, car insurance bill, medical statement, driver’s license, vehicle registration

In Lieu of Lease Affidavit
In the situation that the parent(s)/guardians(s) do not have a signed lease with the homeowner AND the enrolling family does NOT share the home with the homeowner you will need to complete the In Lieu of Lease Affidavit Form and submit it along with TWO of the following documents (all items must be current):

• First page of a utility bill: electric, gas, water, cable, sewer (bill should be dated within the last 60 days)
• Renter’s/Homeowner’s insurance bill
• Driver’s license/State ID
• Vehicle or Voter registration
• Current public aid card or current letter from DHS, SNAP, TANF or Medicaid confirming benefits

Guardianship Affidavit
This form establishes a child’s residency in the School District when the child is not living with a natural or adoptive parent.  This must be completed by the individual who has assumed custody of the child and notarized.

*** Important Note: All families registering using an affidavit must provide a new affidavit AND supporting documentation every year.***

El Distrito Escolar se reserva el derecho de evaluar la evidencia presentada al inscribirse con una declaración jurada. Completar una declaración jurada NO garantiza la admisión al Distrito 121.  Una persona que, a sabiendas o intencionalmente, presenta al Distrito Escolar cualquier información falsa sobre la residencia de un estudiante con el propósito de permitirle asistir a cualquier escuela en el Distrito sin el pago de un cargo de matrícula de no residente es culpable de un delito menor de Clase C (105 ILCS 5/10-20.12b(f).
*Nota:  Las declaraciones juradas deben firmarse ante un notario público y tienen una validez de UN año escolar*

Declaración jurada de Residente
En el caso de que los padres/tutores no puedan proporcionar un elemento de la categoría uno a su nombre Y residan con otra persona, se debe completar, certificar ante notario y presentar un Formulario de Declaración Jurada de Residencia junto con CINCO (5) elementos actuales para demostrar la residencia cada año.

Los cinco documentos DEBEN incluir:

• TRES (3) documentos del residente del distrito con el que reside:
  • Al menos UNO de los siguientes:
    • Contrato de arrendamiento (con el nombre de todos como ocupantes o inquilinos)
    • Acuerdo Hipotecario
    • Factura de impuestos a la propiedad del condado de Lake
  • Y DOS (2) de los siguientes documentos (todos los documentos deben estar vigentes):
    • Primera página de una factura de servicios públicos: electricidad, gas, agua, cable, alcantarillado (la factura debe tener fecha dentro de los últimos 60 dÍas)
    • Factura de seguro para inquilinos/propietarios de vivienda
    • Licencia de conducir/identificación estatal
    • Registro de vehículos o votantes
    • Tarjeta de ayuda pública actual o carta actual de DHS, SNAP, TANF o Medicaid confirmando beneficios
• DOS (2) documentos diferentes bajo el nombre de los padres/tutores:
  • Correo sustancial, como un estado de cuenta de teléfono celular, un estado de cuenta bancaria, una factura de seguro de automóvil, un estado de cuenta médica, licencia de conducir, registro del vehículo

Declaración jurada en lugar de arrendamiento 
En la situación en que los padres/tutores no tengan un contrato de arrendamiento firmado con el propietario & la familia que inscribe NO comparte la casa con el propietario, deberá completar el en lugar de formulario de Declaración Jurada de Arrendatario (Lieu of Lease Affidavit) y envíelo junto con DOS de los siguientes documento (todos los documentos deben estar actualizados):

• Primera página de una factura de servicios públicos; electricidad, gas, agua, cable, alcantarillado (la factura debe tener fech dentro de los últimos 60 días)
• Factura del seguro del inquilino/propietario de vivienda
• Licencia de conducir/identificación estatal
• Registro de vehículos o votantes
• Tarjeta de ayuda pública actual o carta actual de DHS, SNAP, TANF o Medicaid confirmando beneficios

Declaración Jurada de Tutela  
Este formulario establece la residencia de un niño en el Distrito Escolar cuando el niño no vive con una familia natural o padre adoptivo.  Esto debe ser completado por la persona que ha asumido la custodia del niño y notariado.. 

*** Nota importante: Todas las familias que se registren mediante una declaración jurada deben proporcionar una nueva declaración jurada Y documentación de respaldo cada año.***

 

 

Click here to make a copy of our interactive registration checklist.

Step 1.  Contact your previous school to start the withdrawal process.
Step 2.  Visit the registration pages on the WTHS website for information.
Step 3.  Gather items needed for enrollment (proof of residency, health documents, birth certificate, custody
               documents, etc.)
Step 4.  Complete the Pre-Registration Application for Enrollment.  You will receive an automated email from
               PowerSchool with instructions on how to create your parent PowerSchool account and complete the 
               online registration forms.  If you don't see this email, please check your spam/junk folder.
Step 5.  Create your parent/guardian PowerSchool account.
Step 6.  Log into PowerSchool, click on Forms, then the Enrollment tab and complete online registration
               screens A - I.
Step 7.  Prepare for counselor meeting by looking over course selections.
Step 8.  Pay fees and add money to your student's lunch account by contacting the bookkeepers

Haga clic aquí para hacer una copia de nuestra lista de verificación de registro interactiva.

Paso 1.  Comuníquese con su escuela anterior para iniciar el proceso de retiro.
Paso 2.  Visite las páginas de registro en el sitio web de WTHS para obtener información.
Paso 3.  Reúna los elementos necesarios para la inscripción (comprobante de residencia, documentos de
               salud,  certificado de nacimiento, documentos de custodia, etc.)
Paso 4. Complete la Solicitud de Preinscripción para la Inscripción.  Recibirá un correo electrónico automático
              de PowerSchool con instrucciones sobre cómo crear su cuenta PowerSchool para padres y completar 
              los formularios de registro en línea.  Si no ve este correo electrónico, revise su carpeta de spam/correo
              no deseado.
Paso 5. Cree su cuenta PowerSchool para padres/tutores.
Paso 6. Inicie sesión en PowerSchool, haga clic en Formularios, luego en la pestaña Inscripción y complete el 
              registro en línea pantallas A - I.
Paso 7. Prepárese para la reunión del consejero revisando las selecciones de cursos.
Paso 8. Pague las tarifas y agregue dinero a la cuenta de almuerzo de su estudiante comunicándose con los
              contables.

How do I know if I have completed my registration?

Return to the “Enrollment” tab under “Forms”.  If you see

	You must complete this form to finish your registration.
	This form is complete
	This form is complete but needs WTHS approval.
	This form needs attention. Please contact your campus for information.

 

 ¿Cómo sé si he completado mi registracion?

Regrese a la pestaña "Inscripción" en "Formularios". Si ves

	Debe completar este formulario para finalizar su registro
	Este formulario esta completo
	Este formulario esta completo pero necesita la aprobacion de WTHS
	Este formulario necesita atención. Por favor comuníquese con su campus para obtener información.

 

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If you have just moved and need to set up gas and/or electric service in the area, there are links below to help with this process.  You can use the welcome letter you receive from the utilities in place of a utility bill to prove residency.

Nicor Gas

North Shore Gas

ComEd Electric

O'Plaine Campus  Grades 9 - 10 oregistrar@wths.net	Almond Campus   Grades 11 - 12 aregistrar@wths.net
Christy Thedorf, Registrar  847-599-4761	Jennifer Salmi, Registrar 847-548-6740
Olivia Zeisler, Assistant Registrar 847-599-4777	Katherine Matias, Assistant Registrar 847-548-7136  (Spanish available August to May)
Priscilla Vazquez, Bilingual Admin. Assistant 847-599-4768	Lisseth Vieyra, Bilingual Admin. Assistant 847-548-6318