Welcome to Northampton Public Schools!
Florence, Leeds, and Northampton
Northampton Public Schools 2019-2020 School Calendar
Kindergarten Information Night happened on January 21, 2021.
To see the information presented at K Info Night, please click here: KINDERGARTEN 2021-2022 SLIDE SHOW
We will post the recorded video of Information Night soon.
Click here for: Northampton Public Schools website Kindergarten Page
COVID-19 UPDATE
This year 2020-2021 is a dynamic one -- most learning since September 2020 has been virtual, by vote of the Northampton School Committee. Recent shifts to -- and out of -- hybrid learning are guided by the Massachusetts COVID numbers, in-depth assessment of ventilation and staffing for every classroom in the district, agreements worked out in advance, and general attention to public health guidelines.
- Virtual learning: Since September 2020. All students who prefer can remain in virtual learning. Students log into live instruction that is supplemented by activities and additional learning on a classroom dojo.
- Hybrid learning: Began in December 2020 for a limited number of students who wish to attend in-person. Students attend in-person classes 2 days a week: Cohort A is MT and Cohort B is ThF. Learning on other days of the week is supplemented by activities and additional learning on a classroom dojo.
BELOW is our usual Kindergarten process.
- KINDERGARTEN LINK to the Northampton Public Schools website, which is regularly updated.
- The "usual Kindergarten process" information below remains on the page so you can see what might happen for Kindergarten class of 2021-2022.
See below for information on full-day KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS at our 4 elementary schools:
1. ABOUT KINDERGARTEN -- check out these cute videos of the kindergarten programs at BSS, JSS, Leeds, and Ryan Road!
2. KINDERGARTEN TIMELINE:
Late Nov/Early Dec: KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHTS! from 6:30-7:00
January: KINDERGARTEN VISITING DAYS! from 9:30-11:00
Early March: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAYS: from 3:30-6:30
2. General Northampton Registration Process -- rolling registration plus special days for Kindergarten in early March
1. ABOUT KINDERGARTEN -- check out these cute videos of the kindergarten programs at BSS, JSS, Leeds, and Ryan Road!
2. KINDERGARTEN TIMELINE:
Late Nov/Early Dec: KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHTS! from 6:30-7:00
January: KINDERGARTEN VISITING DAYS! from 9:30-11:00
Early March: KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAYS: from 3:30-6:30
2. General Northampton Registration Process -- rolling registration plus special days for Kindergarten in early March
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DO YOU HAVE questions about Preschool or Kindergarten itself?
Please call Erika Frank at the Early Childhood Center: (413) 587-1471 or Email: earlychildhood@northampton-k12.us. |
DO YOU HAVE questions about the Registration process?
Please call Jennifer Towler, Registrar: (413) 587-1328. Email jtowler@northampton-k12.us |
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAYS!
Early March at each elementary school
Click here for the list of documents to bring with you, and also the registration forms packet if you want to fill it out ahead of time.
Come to the registration at your home school, or come to whatever date works best -- registration is district-wide at all locations. Bring your child! There will be staffed activity tables for them.
When can my child start kindergarten in Northampton, Florence, and Leeds?
Children who turn 5 on or before August 31, 2021 are eligible to start Kindergarten in September 2021.
September 2021 registration dates in early March 2021*:
*If you CANNOT make those dates, additional times will be available to meet with the Registrar in the School Department Central Office at 212 Main Street, Room 200, Northampton. Call Jennifer Towler, Registrar, at 413-587-1328 to set up an appointment outside the group registration dates.
Early March at each elementary school
Click here for the list of documents to bring with you, and also the registration forms packet if you want to fill it out ahead of time.
Come to the registration at your home school, or come to whatever date works best -- registration is district-wide at all locations. Bring your child! There will be staffed activity tables for them.
When can my child start kindergarten in Northampton, Florence, and Leeds?
Children who turn 5 on or before August 31, 2021 are eligible to start Kindergarten in September 2021.
September 2021 registration dates in early March 2021*:
- TBA, 3:30-6:30: RK Finn Ryan Road School, 498 Ryan Road, Florence
- TBA, 2020, 3:30-6:30: Leeds Elementary School, 20 Florence Street, Leeds
- TBA, 2020, 3:30-6:30: Bridge Street School, 2 Parsons Street, Northampton
- TBA, 2020, 3:30-6:30: Jackson Street School, 120 Jackson Street, Northampton
*If you CANNOT make those dates, additional times will be available to meet with the Registrar in the School Department Central Office at 212 Main Street, Room 200, Northampton. Call Jennifer Towler, Registrar, at 413-587-1328 to set up an appointment outside the group registration dates.
How do I register my child in the Northampton Public Schools?
Kindergarten Registration Process and Forms -- click HERE for complete information
Northampton Public Schools Preschool-Grade 8 Registrar: Jennifer Towler, 413-587-1328
What makes registration fast and easy? Before you come, a) collect and bring all documents needed (list below) and b) download and fill out the registration forms.
1. FILL OUT FORMS BEFORE YOU COME!
To make the process smoother during the appointment, we recommend that you download and fill out the registration form before the appointment. Click HERE for the preschool/kindergarten registration form.
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BRING -- details at northamptonschools.org/kindergarten/
What makes registration fast and easy? Before you come, a) collect and bring all documents needed (list below) and b) download and fill out the registration forms.
1. FILL OUT FORMS BEFORE YOU COME!
To make the process smoother during the appointment, we recommend that you download and fill out the registration form before the appointment. Click HERE for the preschool/kindergarten registration form.
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BRING -- details at northamptonschools.org/kindergarten/
- A certified copy of the child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency: for example, a recent mortgage statement or a signed lease/rental agreement.
- Proof of Occupancy: a utility bill showing the property address for any of the following: gas, oil, water & sewer, electricity, home phone (not cell) or cable
- Photo ID of Parent
- Health Records (3): 1) Complete Immunization Record, 2) MA Health Records Form from your child’s last physical exam, and 3) dental certificate signed by your child's dentist (this one can be take care of later, at their next visit).
- Current Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 documents, if applicable.
- Any Court Documents if appliable and that name your child: includes Name Change, Adoption, Proof of Physical Custody, Parenting Agreement, etc.