Enrollment Information

Due to limited space, preschool enrollment is determined through a lottery system. Families must submit a lottery application to place their child on the list for program consideration. Lottery applications for the 2026-27 school year open January 12, 2026 through February 27, 2026. 

PRESCHOOL LOTTERY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Eligibility: To be eligible for kindergarten a child must be 5 years old by September 15, 2025.

In order to best prepare for our new students, the district asks new and returning families to complete online registration for incoming 2025-2026 kindergarten students beginning March 31, 2025.

STEP 1: Enroll online via Infinite Campus. Which best describes your family? 

• If you are a NEW family to our district and have no children currently attending BFCSD, please enroll your kindergartner online via Infinite Campus.
• If you currently have children enrolled at BFCSD, please log into your Infinite Campus parent portal, select "More" in the lower left corner, then click the "Online Registration" link to start the registration process for your child. Regardless of your child attending preschool with us, you will ADD him/her when you arrive at the STUDENT tab. 

Prepare to provide the following information during the registration process. 

• Proof of Residency (two documents, ie: purchase or lease agreement, utility bill, payroll check w/ address, vehicle registration)
• Proof of Student's Age (ie: Birth Certificate, US Passport, Custody Document, Adoption Record, Immunization Record that includes DOB).  
• Household & Emergency Contact Info
• General Health Conditions, Medications, etc.
• Preschool Contact Info, If Applicable

STEP 2:  Submit required health documents.

To complete the kindergarten registration process, a health packet will be required prior to your child’s first day of school. Please refer to the State Health Requirements for further details regarding these requirements.

• Immunization Certificate or Exemption Certificate. *It is recommended that you submit one at the time of registration. If the child needs any additional immunizations, you will have to submit a new certificate to the school nurse at that time. 
• Dental Screening
• Vision Screening
• Physical/Health Form

These forms can be returned at any time prior to the start of school: Bondurant-Farrar District Office, Attn: Registrar, 300 Garfield St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035 or via email to registrar@bfschools.org.

Other Programs: Developmental Kindergarten

The district offers a Developmental Kindergarten (DK) option for students who are 5 years old (kindergarten age) by September 15th and would benefit from an additional year of instruction between preschool and kindergarten. This program is structured for those students who show academic or social discrepancies from their peers. Students will be selected for DK through an application process. To apply for DK, you'll need to complete the online registration process AND complete the Developmental Kindergarten Form available within the application by April 11, 2025. 

Learn more about our Developmental Kindergarten program here.

Please follow these steps to begin your journey with Bondurant-Farrar Schools!

Step 1: Enrollment Process via Infinite Campus

A new student enrollment means you do not have any children currently enrolled in the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District. Please prepare to provide the following:  

• Provide Proof of Residency (two documents, ie: purchase or lease agreement, utility bill, payroll check w/ address, vehicle registration, etc.)
• Provide Proof of Student's Age (ie: Birth Certificate, US Passport, Custody Document, Adoption Record, Immunization Record that includes DOB)  
• General Health Conditions, Medications, Etc.
• Household & Emergency Contact Info
• Home Language information (questions within the application)

Complete the online registration process via Infinite Campus

Note: Please be certain to turn off your pop-up blockers or the registration process will not work properly. Also, know that accessing the online system is extremely difficult via a smart phone/iPad. Please use a computer to complete this process. 

Prior to the first day of school, please provide updated State Health Requirements to the school nurse. *Note: All incoming 7th and 12th graders are REQUIRED to have a meningitis vaccine to enter school. 

Step 2: Pay Fees or Complete Free/Reduced Application

The appropriate school fees will be applied to your account once the enrollment application has been approved. This process takes 24 hours. You will receive log in information via email to set up your Parent Portal account through Infinite Campus. 

Registration Fees and School Meals must be paid via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal on or after July 8th.  Fees need to be paid by the first day of school.

• See this year’s fees here

Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal here

Once logged in: 

• To pay registration fees or optional fees, select Fees. 
• To add money to lunch accounts, select Food Service. 
• Checkout!

Families with children who could benefit from free or reduced price meals are encouraged to fill out the application to see if they are eligible. Please complete and return this form to the District Office prior to paying any registration fees.

COMPLETE Free / Reduced Price Meals Application

Registration will be available to our returning Bondurant-Farrar students beginning on July 1 each year. You will need to "re-enroll" your students if your family meets the following criteria:

• You have students already attending Bondurant-Farrar Community Schools.
• You are planning to return for the coming school year.

Step 1: Registration Process for Re-Enrollment

Instructions: 

• Log in through your Parent Portal, select "more" in the bottom left corner, then access the link titled "Online Registration"
• Please be certain to turn off your pop-up blockers or the registration process will not work properly. Also, know that accessing the online system is extremely difficult via a smart phone/iPad. Please use a computer to complete this process.
• Complete the online registration process.  
  • Verify household, parent, and emergency contact information
  • Confirm existing student enrollments for 2024-25
  • Add new students to your household under the STUDENT tab (example: Accepted Preschooler/Kindergartners/Developmental Kindergartners)
• Prior to the first day of school, please provide updated State Health Requirements to the school nurse. *Note: All incoming 7th and 12th graders are REQUIRED to have a meningitis vaccine to enter school.

Re-Enroll via Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Step 2: Pay Fees or Complete Free/Reduced Application

Registration Fees and School Meals must be paid via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal on or after July 8th.  Fees need to be paid by the first day of school.

• See this year’s fees here

Pay Fees Via your Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Once logged in: 

• To pay registration fees or optional fees, select Fees. 
• To add money to lunch accounts, select Food Service. 
• Checkout.

Families with children who could benefit from free or reduced price meals are encouraged to fill out the application to see if they are eligible. Please complete and return this form to the District Office prior to paying any registration fees.

COMPLETE Free / Reduced Price Meals Application

Open Enrollment is the process that allows families residing in an Iowa school district the option to enroll their children into another Iowa school district if space allows under the terms and conditions of Iowa Code section 282.18.  

LEARN MORE ABOUT OPEN ENROLLMENT AT BONDURANT-FARRAR

Continuation of Enrollment

Families who move outside of the Bondurant-Farrar School District during the school year and wish for their student to continue attending Bondurant-Farrar Schools must complete an Open Enrollment Application. This application must be submitted and approved by both the school district where the family now resides and the Bondurant-Farrar School District in order for the student to remain enrolled.

How to Apply for Open Enrollment

1. Download and complete the open enrollment application below.
2. Submit the completed application to: 

• The school district where you currently live, and
• The school district you wish to attend (Bondurant-Farrar).  

As a home school family, you have the following options for enrollment:

1. Home School 
2. Dual Enrollment

The Iowa Department of Education has a number of Home Schooling resources that can help to determine which option is best for your family. 

Iowa Department of Education Homeschool Form 

Return the completed Homeschool Application to:

Phone: 515-967-7819
Fax: 515-967-7847
Email: registrar@bfschools.org

When a currently enrolled student has a change of address, residency must be verified. The parent/guardian needs to complete this form along with provide proof of residency prior to the district updating the information. All mail will be sent to the previous address and transportation will not be arranged until proper proof of residency is obtained.

Change of Address Request Form

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.

Who can get free or reduced price meals?

• All children in households receiving benefits from Food Assistance, or the Family Investment Program (FIP), are eligible for free meals.
• Foster children who are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.
• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.
• Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if your household’s income is at or below the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines.

Free or Reduced Price Meals Application

We understand the crucial role school transportation plays in the daily routines of our students. The following transportation services are offered to K-12 students:

• In-Town Routes: Optional Bus Service "OBS" (pay-to-ride) for K-6 students. Seats are filled on a first come, first served basis until the route is full. 
• Country Routes: Free for resident K-8 students residing 2+ miles from school and 9-12 students residing 3+ miles from school.
• Express Shuttle Service: OBS service that transports 7-12 students between campuses (in the morning from the Garfield campus to the JH/HS campus and the reverse in the afternoon). Seats are filled on a first come, first served basis until the route is full. 
• Specialized Transportation: Free for identified K-12 students as outlined within their individualized special education plan (IEP).
• Please note: Non-resident/open-enrolled students may be transported as seats are available, and will be required to pay the OBS fee

Learn more about Transportation Services offered

The district is committed to providing services to students to help ensure their academic success. Special program teachers and classroom teachers focus on the same objectives, helping students become even more successful at reading, writing, language and thinking. Students may be recommended for special programs by staff throughout the school year.

Visit our Student Services Page to Learn more

Please use the links below to view building handbooks.

• Morris Elementary
• Anderson Elementary
• Bondurant-Farrar Intermediate School
• Bondurant-Farrar Junior High School
• Bondurant-Farrar High School

Please use the link below to view students fees. This includes textbook fees, nutrition prices, optional transportation fees, and other optional fees. 

2025-26 Fee Schedule