Kindergarten
Welcome to Winchester Public Schools Kindergarten Registration
To be eligible for Kindergarten Registration, your student must be five years old on or before September 1 of the entering school year. Our Kindergarten program is tuition-free and runs on the same full-day schedule as grades 1 through 5.
View the Superintendent’s Letter welcoming you to Winchester Public Schools.
Information on how to register is available on this page. If you have any questions about Kindergarten registration, please contact us at registrar@winchesterps.org.
The WPS looks forward to meeting your family and starting this exciting journey together.
Registration Process
All registrations are completed online through the Aspen Family Portal, the information systems database used by Winchester Public Schools. The link to access Aspen can be found below.
Please review our Guide on creating an Aspen account below. If you require any additional support, please visit the WPS Family Helpdesk.
Aspen Family Portal Guide Family HelpDesk
All required documents must be uploaded into Aspen at the time of registration. Please see the below documents that we can accept.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact:
[First name Last Name]
[Title]
[Department]
[Phone Number]
[Email address]
Required Documents
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Driver's license, passport, or government issued photo identification
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Current property tax bill, lease agreement, quitclaim deed or mortgage statement
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Cable/internet, electric, oil, or gas bill or statement of service, or home/renter's insurance policy dated within 45 days
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Immunizations Records & Physical Exam Report dated within 12 months of enrollment
Immunization School Entrance Requirements
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Birth Certificate or Certificate of Adoption
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Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504, evaluations
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Court orders, active custody agreements
School Assignment
After WPS approves the registration, your student will receive their elementary school assignment. Elementary schools are assigned based upon streets within the Town of Winchester (link). Please check your spam folder.
View your Principal's Letter’s welcoming you to your designated elementary school.
Complete the Parent Questionnaire and Preschool Inventory
The Parent Questionnaire is to be completed by a parent / guardian of your child. The Preschool Inventory to be completed by your child's preschool teacher, if applicable. Both documents provide helpful information to staff at your elementary school. Forms may be dropped off, emailed, or mailed to your elementary school.
View the Parent Questionnaire and Preschool Inventory here (link).
Establish a consistent routine: Ensure your child gets enough sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and has ample time to prepare for school each morning. If you need help with providing meals for your child or are in need of transportation, please contact your child’s principal.
Schedule appointments outside of school hours: Whenever possible, schedule doctor's appointments, dental check-ups, and other appointments during non-school hours. Even missing a half day of school for an appointment can be disruptive to your child’s academic experience.
Attend Kindergarten Orientation & Screening, and Transition to Kindergarten Panel
Kindergarten Orientation will occur on May 1st.
Kindergarten Screenings
Ambrose: May 20th & 21st
Lincoln: June 4th & 5th
Lynch: May 14th & 15th
Muraco: May 19th & May 20th
Vinson-Owen: May 19th, 20th, 21st
Parent to Parent sponsors a Transition to Kindergarten interactive panel to learn the non-academic aspects of transitioning to kindergarten. The event occurs on March 25th
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