Kindergarten Enrollment Packet 2021
West Hartford Public Schools
Welcome!
Parent/Guardian Evenings for Incoming Kindergarteners
Not sure which school is yours? Use the street selector tool on the Residency Office webpage.
What You Need To Do Now
Your first and most important job is to establish residency
Instructions for online registration are available here. Need more help? Watch a tutorial video.
Tutorial with ASL
This is a list of documents you will need to register in English and Espanol.
If you are currently enrolled in a WHPS Pre-K you do not have to register again.
Health Forms
It is a requirement to have a State of CT Health Record Form (including immunizations) on file with the school nurse. Please provide your most recent completed form to your school office by August 15, 2021. If you do not have one, please ask your pediatrician to complete one.
**Please complete the Health Records Signature Page
You may find these additional forms helpful:
Questionnaire for Students Entering Kindergarten
Permission to Communicate with Your Child's Preschool/Childcare Provider
Before and After School Care
Each elementary school has a licensed program that provides before and after care for students in K-5th grade. To learn more about rates and hours please contact programs directly.
Checklist - make sure you complete all the items above!
- Call your school to let them know your kindergarten is coming this fall!
- Attend Kindergarten Orientation Evening
- Complete all three steps of online registration
- Send updated physical to the school nurse by August 15th
- Complete the Health Signature Page
- Complete the Parent/Caregiver Questionnaire
- Sign the waiver allowing Kindergarten and preschool teachers to communicate
- Sign up for before/after school care program.
What You Can Do Later
Bus Transportation
Email Damaris_Torres@whps.org
A practice bus ride will be available for incoming kindergarten students on Monday, August 9, 2021. Practice rides will take place at your elementary school at 9:00 a.m. More information
School Meals
We encourage families to apply early for free & reduced priced lunch. If you qualify for free or reduced price lunch, breakfast is free.
School Calendar
Regular school day hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:35 a.m.- 3:20 p.m.
Wednesday 8:35 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Special Education
Learn more in the Parent Guide to Special Education in West Hartford Public Schools.
Other Interesting Stuff!
Learn more about the Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools
Expectations for Entering Kindergarten
The State Office of Early Childhood provides a guide to Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten. (Espanol)
Summer Reading
Check out the 2021 Summer Reading Gameboard! Keep track of all the books you read this summer and return your gameboard this fall to the WH Public Library or to your school librarian!
Need a library card? You can get one online and take out digital books!
English for Families and ESOL Classes
Other Forms
Questions?
If you still need help please contact your school office.
Have a question about transportation?
Email Damaris_Torres@whps.org
Have a question about registration or residency?
Email residency@whps.org