Transition to Kindergarten
A child must be 5 years old on or before January 1st of the academic school year to be eligible to attend public school in West Hartford. Most schools begin their kindergarten screening and orientation process between March and May for the next school year. If you are unsure as to which school year your child will attend, choose from the following:
- use the Office of Residency's street-selector tool
- call the Office of Residency at 860-561-6620
Start your journey with the West Hartford Public Schools by joining a panel of WHPS faculty and administration at the virtual Off to Kindergarten informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021. Join the Google Meet Here.
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year will take place online. Please visit WHPS Online Registration for instructions.
Kindergarten Registration, Orientation Dates, and Links to Orientation Google Meets for each school
If you were not able to attend the January 27, 2020 town wide meeting, please find the presentation here:
Online registration weeks are being announced at each elementary school.
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- Breakfast and Lunch
- Summer Practice Bus Ride Information
- Residency Requirements
- Immunization Requirements
- GRASP Summer Program
- Expectations for children entering Kindergarten
Breakfast and Lunch
Summer Practice Bus Ride Information
Residency Requirements
Immunization Requirements
GRASP Summer Program
Expectations for children entering Kindergarten