Principal Update
Registration Packets for Kindergarten 24/25
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration Packets
Click here to download and complete a 2024-2025 (current school year) Kindergarten Registration Packet! Please note, parents/caregivers are encouraged to complete the packet in its fillable form. Please click here to download a packet in a different language.
To review the Kindergarten Medical Requirements, please click here.
Is your child eligible for kindergarten? To be eligible for kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year, your child must turn five years old by August 31, 2025. If your child was five by August 31, 2024, but did not attend kindergarten, they remain eligible for kindergarten. Your child may be eligible for first grade if they turn six by August 31, 2025.
Click here to sign up for email updates and stay informed about kindergarten registration.
If you have questions at any time, please contact RPSStudentRegistration@reading.k12.ma.us or call us at 781-944-8200.
RISE students transitioning to Kindergarten
Current RISE students Transitioning to Kindergarten
If your student is currently enrolled in the RISE preschool program, you won’t need to complete the full registration process required for new incoming students. Instead, we kindly ask that you complete two forms included with this letter to finalize your enrollment:
Please complete the forms promptly to secure your child’s spot in kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. If you decide not to enroll your child in the Reading Public Schools for kindergarten, please email RPSStudentRegistration@reading.k12.ma.us to let us know. If you have any questions about the process or your child’s transition, join us for our Virtual Kindergarten Registration Information Night on January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm via Zoom.
Preschool Registration for 2025/26
RISE PRESCHOOL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
The RISE Preschool application for registration for the 2025/26 school year is open. Here is the registration link. The lottery opens January 13th, 2025 through February 7th, 2025 at 5PM.
Families will be notified by Tuesday, March 4th.
If there are questions or concerns, please contact Alanna Shone, Director.
(781) 670-2835 alanna.shone@reading.k12.ma.us
2025-26 School Year Planning
We wish everyone a wonderful, safe summer!
RISE Preschool's orientation is scheduled for August 27 & 28, 2025.
First day back to school for RISE is Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
RISE Preschool Application 2025-2026 NEW STUDENTS
RISE Preschool Application 2025-2026 (English)
Please note: The $35 non-refundable application fee should be made payable to "Town of Reading" and delivered to RISE/Central Office at the high school, 62 Oakland Rd., Reading.
The RISE Preschool application for registration for the 2025/26 school year opens Monday, January 13th, 2025 through February 7th, 2025 at 5PM. There is a $35 non refundable application fee payable to "Town of Reading" which will need to be delivered to RISE (62 Oakland Rd., Reading). The link to registration is here.
New families will be notified by Tuesday, March 4th if they have acquired a spot through our lottery process.
Contact Alanna Shone, Director, at RISE Preschool with any questions: alanna.shone@reading.k12.ma.us (781) 670-2835
Inscrição pré-escolar RISE 2025-2026 (Português)
Observação: a taxa de inscrição não reembolsável de US$ 35 deve ser paga à "Town of Reading" e entregue no RISE/Escritório Central da escola secundária, 62 Oakland Rd., Reading.
O pedido de inscrição da Pré-escola RISE para o ano letivo 2025/26 abre de segunda-feira, 13 de janeiro de 2025, a 7 de fevereiro de 2025, às 17h. Há uma taxa de inscrição não reembolsável de US$ 35. O link para inscrição está aqui.
As novas famílias serão notificadas até terça-feira, 4 de março, caso tenham adquirido uma vaga por meio de nosso processo de sorteio. link
Contact Alanna Shone, Director, at RISE Preschool with any questions. alanna.shone@reading.k12.ma.us (781) 670-2835
Solicitud de preescolar RISE 2025-2026 (Español)
Tenga en cuenta: la tarifa de solicitud no reembolsable de $35 debe pagarse a "Town of Reading" y entregarse en RISE/Oficina central en la escuela secundaria, 62 Oakland Rd., Reading.
La solicitud de inscripción de RISE Preschool para el año escolar 2025/26 se abre del lunes 13 de enero de 2025 al 7 de febrero de 2025 a las 5 p.m. Hay una tarifa de solicitud no reembolsable de $35. El enlace para registrarse está aquí.
Las nuevas familias serán notificadas antes del martes 4 de marzo si han adquirido un lugar a través de nuestro proceso de lotería. link
Comuníquese con Alanna Shone, directora de RISE Preschool si tiene alguna pregunta: alanna.shone@reading.k12.ma.us (781) 670-2835
The RISE newsletter in Portuguese and in Spanish.
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Kindergarten Questions and Answers
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration FAQ
GENERAL QUESTIONS ABOUT ATTENDING KINDERGARTEN:
At what age can my child start kindergarten?
Per school committee policy the ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE ONE are as follows:
To be eligible for admission to the Reading Public Schools a child must have reached the age of five on or before August 31 of the entering year to enter kindergarten or must have reached the age of six on or before August 31 of the entering year to enter grade one. Under no circumstances will children younger than five be admitted.
If we enroll in full-day kindergarten can we later switch to half-day and vice versa?
We believe parents/caregivers know which kindergarten experience will best suit their family and child. We will work with parents/caregivers to make any program adjustments needed.
Is there tuition assistance for kindergarten?
Yes, families can complete a Free & Reduced application for tuition financial assistance. These forms are typically published by the state in July. When they are available, we will alert families.
Is there tuition for IEP/disability students?
Some students with an IEP may qualify for tuition free kindergarten. This is dependent on the length of day and the services recommended by the IEP team.
What are the school start and release times?
For the half day program, Kindergarten start and end times are as follows:
Monday – Thursday from 8:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. and Friday from 8:15 A.M. – 12: 45 P.M.
For the full-day program, Kindergarten start and end times are as follows:
Monday – Thursday from 8:15 A.M. – 2:45 P.M. and Friday from 8:15 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE REGISTRATION PACKET/FORMS:
Do the required documents, such as the birth certificate, need to be originals?
No, a scanned or photocopied version is acceptable.
Is there an acceptable list of proof-of-residency documents?
Yes, that list is included in the registration packet.
If I have other students enrolled in Reading Public Schools, do I still need to submit proof of residency?
Yes, we must receive current proof of residency for each student.
What can I expect to receive for communication once I submit the registration packet?
You will receive information from the building principal of your child’s new school in early spring.
Do current RISE students have to complete a registration packet?
No, current RISE students should only complete the Early Childhood Experience Survey and Full Day/Half Day Selection form. These forms can be submitted to RPSStudentRegistration@reading.k12.ma.us or dropped/mailled to the Superintendent’s Office (82 Oakland Road). They can also be shared with Director of RISE, Ms. Alanna Shone.
Can the registration packet be submitted before or after the January 31st Registration Night?
Yes, if you are unable to attend the January 31st Registration Night, please submit your packet and documentation before or after. This information can be mailed or dropped