2024-25 Kindergarten Registration

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Eligibility:

In order for your child to be eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, he/she is required to be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024
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Step 1: Determine and Contact your Elementary School

If you have received a Kindergarten Registration Packet please continue to Step 2. Otherwise, contact the school your child will attend to receive all required forms and information or click on the available packets below.  Review the elementary school district map to find out what elementary school your child will attend based on your address or contact our Welcome Center at (860) 666-5611 ext. 1131.


Anna Reynolds Elementary School 85 Reservoir Road, ph: (860) 521-7830

Elizabeth Green Elementary School 30 Thomas Street, ph: (860) 666-3394

John Paterson Elementary School 120 Church Street, ph: (860) 666-4657

Ruth Chaffee Elementary School 160 Superior Avenue, ph: (860) 666-4687

Step 2: Online Registration

Complete the online registration form. You will need an active email account to use the online registration system and will be required to upload the documents listed below.   If you do not have online access, you may visit the Lucy Robbins Welles Library or contact the Residency Office for Welcome Center support at 860-666-5611 ext 1131.

 

Click here for the 2024 - 2025 Kindergarten Online Registration

 

Step 3: Residency Verification

Verification of a Newington address must occur before the registration process can continue. Complete the online registration forms.  Students currently attending preschool in the Newington Public Schools do not need to complete this form.


If you have any questions regarding Residency Verification please contact our Welcome Center at (860) 666-5611 ext 1131.


The following documents are required:

  • A copy of your child’s birth certificate (long form) or Passport

  • Mortgage agreement or mortgage payment book with address (if you own) OR current lease agreement, rent receipt, name of landlord and phone number (if you rent)

  • Parent/Legal Guardian Connecticut driver’s license or Photo ID with your name

  • AND a copy of two of the following items showing a Newington address:

    • Current utility bill (i.e., gas, electricity, phone, cable, car payment)

    • Auto insurance policy and current registration, if leased, payment booklet

    • Homeowner’s insurance policy with current address

    • Current and active bank/checking account with name/address

Medical Documentation Required:  Registration will NOT be complete until the school nurse medically clears your child.  The following medical documents are required to meet this requirement:


Newington Public Schools Residency Office & Welcome Center

Newington High School

605 Willard Avenue

Newington, CT 06111

(860) 666-5611 ext. 1131