School Registration
Welcome to the Ellington Public Schools! We're excited that your child(ren) will be starting their learning journey with us.
Before filling out the registration form, please read the relevant information below carefully.
Online Registration - 2018-2019 School Year (All grades including Preschool)
Registration Form - 2017-2018 School Year
Kindergarten Registration (Fall)
- Who is eligible for kindergarten?
- How do I enroll my child(ren) in kindergarten?
- Where will my child attend school?
- When will families know which school their child(ren) will attend?
- Will transportation be provided for my child(ren)?
- How do I provide documentation for the district to verify age and residency for my kindergartener?
- Are there any other requirements for registration?
- What about mid-year enrollment?
Who is eligible for kindergarten?
How do I enroll my child(ren) in kindergarten?
Where will my child attend school?
The vast majority of kindergarteners will attend the school within their established zone which remain unchanged for many years.
However, per the School Zone Enrollment Policy, a small number of students may be assigned outside the established school zone. For further information, please examine the FAQs regarding the policy.
When will families know which school their child(ren) will attend?
Notification of school assignment will take place in accordance with the schedule below.
Enrollment Date | Where do I go for residency and age verification? | Notification of School Assignment |
March 1st - May 15th | Established zone school | May 20th |
Kindergarten Orientation - End of May | ||
May 16th - June 30th | Central Office | July 10th |
July 1st - August 15th | Central Office | August 20th |
August 16th - Start of School | Central Office | 1-5 Business Days |
Will transportation be provided for my child(ren)?
How do I provide documentation for the district to verify age and residency for my kindergartener?
Between March 1st and May 15th, age and residency verification for the following year will take place at the zone elementary school.
After May 15th or for registration in the current school year, age and residency verification will take place at the Central Office (47 Main Street).
Parents/guardians should bring the following documents:
Age Verification (either of the following)
- Birth Certificate
- Baptismal Certificate
Residency Verification (any of the following)
- Utility bill
- Mortgage statement
- Valid lease agreement
Are there any other requirements for registration?
What about mid-year enrollment?
Registration for new students in grades 1-12
- Where do I enroll my student?
- How do I prove age and residency for my child?
- What forms do I need to fill out?
- How will elementary students be assigned to schools?
Where do I enroll my student?
Please download the form for the 2017-2018 School Year registration to start the process.
For new students in grades 1-6, age and residency verification is completed at the district Central Office (47 Main Street).
For students in grades 7-8, age and residency verification takes place at Ellington Middle School. For students in 9-12, age and residency verification takes place at Ellington High School.