Kindergarten Registration and Waiver
Children Who Have Turned 5 Years Old by September 1, 2026
If your child is age eligible (turning 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026), you may register your child for Kindergarten at Bolton Center School located at 108 Notch Road for the 2026-2027 school year in the Main Office starting Monday, February 23rd. Parents will need to contact the main office at 860-643-2411 and speak with Judy Ramsdell to schedule an appointment for registration. We encourage parents to access the registration forms online via our website at www.boltonpublicschools.com, and complete them prior to coming to the school office.
Please bring the following documents:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of parent’s residency
- Current immunization and physical information
Other important dates:
- Parent meeting incoming kindergarten parents – Tuesday, May 5h from 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Kindergarten Screener – Thursday, May 28th
- Teacher Meet and Greet and Bus Ride - Tuesday, August 25th
Children Who Turn 5 Years Old between September 2, 2026 and January 1, 2027
If you have a child turning 5 years old between September 2, 2026 and January 1, 2027 and do not wish to request early Kindergarten enrollment for the fall of 2026, no action is needed. Registration for the fall 2027 Kindergarten will take place in February 2027.
If you have a child who turns 5 years old between September 2, 2026 and January 1, 2027 and would like your child to be considered for early Kindergarten enrollment in the fall of 2026, please note the following steps parents/guardians must complete:
- The Request for Early Kindergarten Entrance Form no later than Friday, February 20, 2026. This will serve as your formal written request. A copy will be shared with BCS Principal Giard.
- As a provision of state law, an in-person assessment is requested for all students requesting early entrance to Kindergarten. These will be available by appointment scheduled with the school after March 1st. The child will need to meet or exceed Kindergarten readiness benchmarks in numeracy, literacy, social, and language skills to be granted early admittance to Kindergarten.
- The DIAL 4 Parent Questionnaire will be provided prior to the in-person assessment and must be returned at your child’s scheduled visit.
Parents/guardians will be notified of the district early entrance decision within two weeks of your screening date. Students will not be screened more than once, and the district's decision is final. Parents/guardians requesting an early entrance decision should NOT initiate Kindergarten registration until they have received a final decision from the district.
Please contact the Bolton Center School Assistant Principal Amela Kelleher at 860-643-2411 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
David Caruso
Superintendent of Schools