Kindergarten registration for the 2010-11 school year has begun in the Quabbin Regional School District. Parents of children who will reach their fifth birthday on or before August 31, 2010, should contact the appropriate school as soon as possible to arrange for a registration appointment. Please note: There are no exemptions or exceptions to this age requirement for kindergarten registration.

Kindergarten registration materials are now available online by clicking here.

Parents who cannot access Kindergarten registration forms here may call the school where their child will enroll to request a packet of materials. Parents are strongly encouraged to complete the entire Kindergarten registration packet prior to their appointment. Please remember to bring the completed Kindergarten registration forms to the appointment.

For your convenience, a listing of the schools in the Quabbin Regional School District, along with their phone numbers, is provided below:

BARRE
Ruggles Lane School
(978) 355-2934

HARDWICK
Hardwick Elementary School
(413) 477-6351

HUBBARDSTON
Hubbardston Center School
(978) 928-4487

NEW BRAINTREE
New Braintree Grade School
(508) 867-2553

OAKHAM
Oakham Center School
(508) 882-3392

At the time of registration, parents are required to bring their child’s notarized birth certificate, an updated list of immunizations and proof of vision, hearing and lead screenings. Please request these screenings at your child’s pre-enrollment physical. The enclosed Massachusetts School Health Record-Health Care Provider’s Examination form includes an area for physicians to record the results of vision, hearing and lead screening tests. Parents who have questions should call the main office of the appropriate school or the District’s Central Office.

Parents of children who have specific medical conditions or concerns that may require a parent conference should contact the school nurse at the school where the child will be enrolled.

Kindergarten screening and orientation will be scheduled during May and June 2010 at the school where the child will be enrolled. Appointments will scheduled by the school following the Kindergarten registration appointment.