Enrollment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I register my child for Crete Public Schools?

All students, whether first-time attendees or returners, must register online for school. 

Students already attending CPS will register through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, which may be completed HERE.

Students who are new to the district and attending Crete Public Schools for the first time will register through Infinite Campus, which may be completed HERE.

For visual steps on how to register a student who is new to the district, click here: 
New Student Registration: English
New Student Registration: Spanish

I am a new user in the Parent Portal; how do I get my Activation Key? 

Please contact the Cardinal Welcome Center at 402-826-5855 to get your activation key for the Parent Portal. 

How do I add a new sibling to our household?     

You can add new students to your household while registering your current returning student. This will be done in the Parent Portal when you click “Existing Student Registration.”  (Examples include; newborn child, added foster child, added stepchild, etc., any added child to your home.) Enter the Parent Portal here.

What information do I need to complete the online registration? 

The following is helpful to have prepared before logging in to register:

  • Household address and phone numbers

  • Parent work, cell, and email address

  • Student birth certificate, immunization records, health information

  • Emergency contact phone number and address

How do I upload my child's birth certificate?

To upload a required document such as the birth certificate, physical, or immunization record, you can;  

  • Take a picture with your cell phone, save and upload it

  • If you have a home printer that scans, you can scan, save and upload

  • Come to the Cardinal Welcome Center, 930 Main Ave. Monday - Friday, between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, and we will upload it for you

How do I know if my child need’s a physical examination? 

A physical examination by a physician, a physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse is needed for students entering Kindergarten or 7th grade or students who have newly entered Nebraska or the United States.

A visual examination is also included in the physical examination. A physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or optometrist can complete the visual examination. 

Physicals can only be completed within six months before the start of the school year.

How do I know which registration to complete for the next school year? 

I have a CURRENT student attending Crete Public Schools
Log in to Infinite Campus Parent Portal:  Parent Portal Log in HERE

This will be the FIRST TIME I have ever had a student attend Crete Public Schools.
Click on the Infinite Campus registration link:  HERE

What are the next steps after I submit my student’s registration?  

Online registrations will be reviewed by your enrolling school one student at a time. You will receive an email with the status of your student's enrollment along with the next steps. 

If you are registering more than one student, there will be a delay between status updates on each student. There may be instances when the school will need additional information to accept your application, and you will be notified accordingly. 

I have a kindergarten student to register. What documents are needed to enroll my student?   

The following documents will be needed for students in Kindergarten: 

Physical Examination Immunizations Birth Certificate
Kindergarten Yes, and a visual exam within six months. Yes. Need to have up-to-date. Yes. Need on File.

I have a 7th-grade student to register. What documents are needed to enroll my student?   

The following documents will be needed for students in 7th Grade: 

Physical Examination Immunizations Birth Certificate
7th Grade Yes, and a visual exam within six months. Yes. Need to have up-to-date. Yes. Need on File.

We have just moved to the state of Nebraska. What documents are needed to enroll my student?   

The following documents will be needed for students new to Nebraska: 

Physical Examination Immunizations Birth Certificate
New to Nebraska (Out of State) Yes, and a visual exam within six months. Yes. Need to have up-to-date. Yes. Need on File.

We have just moved to the United States. What documents are needed to enroll my student? 

The following documents will be needed new to the United States: 

Physical Examination Immunizations Birth Certificate

New to the United States
(Out of Country)

 Yes, and a visual exam within six months. Yes. Need to have up-to-date. Yes. Need on File.

My child does not have all the required vaccines up to date. What do I need to do?

All students need to be up to date on vaccines or in the process of receiving them and have had the first dose of the required vaccinations before starting. Please return the physical/vision examination forms and immunization records to the Welcome Center as soon as it is complete. 

Local resources for immunizations (as well as your primary care provider)

  • Blue Valley Community Action. To schedule an appointment, call (402) 587-1589.

  • Crete Area Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call (402) 826-2102.

  • Public Health Solutions. To schedule an appointment, call (402) 826-3880.

Clinic With A Heart, 1701 S.17th Street Lincoln, provides free medical services by appointment only. This is a great resource if you need assistance obtaining a physical. Contact Clinic with a Heart by calling  (402) 421-2924 or visiting their website at www.clinicwithaheart.org.