Kindergarten
Registration
Welcome to Gloucester Public Schools. We are excited to welcome our newest students to kindergarten and delighted to have you join our educational community! Our Gloucester Public Schools' staff has been working closely with each of the preschool programs in Gloucester to ensure that your family's transition into our kindergarten program is as seamless as possible. Gloucester Public Schools' kindergarten students experience a full-day program that focuses on academically enriching, social, emotional, and academic development. Students build skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, adhering to the rigorous Massachusetts Early Childhood Program Standards and Guidelines while having opportunities to learn and develop with their peers.
Please Remember: Eligible Kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year MUST be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2025.
Kindergarten Registration 2025-2026
Kindergarten Registration is a multistep process. Please review and follow the steps below.
You Will Need a Number of Documents
Every family needs a number of documents to complete the registration process in Gloucester. Please review our document checklist here. Please assemble all of the documents from this checklist before submitting your child's kindergarten registration packet.Registration Documents
Families MUST complete all documents in the kindergarten registration packet and provide ALL documents from the Required Document Checklist to enroll a child in kindergarten. Incomplete registration packets will not be accepted.
Kindergarten Registration Process
Kindergarten registration documents must be completed in paper form. Kindergarten registration packets can be downloaded online using the above links.
Complete registration packets and required documents should be scanned and emailed to Christine Castle at ccastle@gloucesterschools.com .
If you require in-person support during the registration process please email Christine Castle at ccastle@gloucesterschools.com to schedule a meeting to review your documents.
Families in need of translation support please email the Registration Office at ccastle@gloucesterschools.com Translators are available upon request.
The Registration Office will follow up with families until Registration is Complete.
If your child's kindergarten registration is incomplete, or if you are missing documents, you will hear from the Registration Office. We will contact you to support you during the registration process for your student.Hearing from Your New School
Once your child's kindergarten registration is complete and approved, your child's new school will reach out with additional information about the events leading up to the start of kindergarten.
This map shows the updated K-5 school zones
Proof of Residency - One From Each List Below
1. Proof of Residency ( 1 )
Current Tax Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Mortgage Statement with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Real Estate OR Excise Tax Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current / Signed Lease Agreement with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current / Signed Rental Agreement with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
2. Proof of Residency ( 1 ) One From Each List Below
Current Water Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Gas Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Cable Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Electric Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
Current Cell Phone Bill with Parent / Guardian’s Name and Address
3. Proof of Child’s Age ( 1 )
Birth Certificate
Passport
Resident Alien Card
4. Health and Medical Documentation
Proof of Immunization
A Physical Exam ( within 12 months )
Proof of Lead Screening
Proof of Dental Examination
5. Parent / Guardian - Photo ID
Photo ID of Parent/Guardian