East Hartford Public Schools is excited to welcome our Kindergarten families! Your child is about to take an exciting step in his/her education. We look forward to beginning a collaborative partnership between your home and the school.
For the 2024-2025 school year:
- Your child must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2024 to start kindergarten.
- Children who turn 5 after September 1 must apply for a waiver by May 15, 2024.
For the 2025-2026 school year:
- Your child must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025 to start kindergarten.
- Children who turn 5 between September 2 and September 30, 2025 must apply for a waiver by March 30, 2025.
- Children will be given an assessment to determine kindergarten readiness.
- All children turning 5 after September 30, 2025 will now enter kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year.
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