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Fall 2026 Kindergarten Registration Opens January 12, 2026
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If you need further assistance with translation services to complete the registration process, please contact our Multilingual Learner Education Department at (508) 486-5115 ext. 71242

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  • To translate this page into another language, click on the Google Translate icon A stylized letter 'A' next to a small icon, possibly representing text. in the top-right corner of this page and then select your language. 

    If you need further assistance with translation services to complete the registration process, please contact our Multilingual Learner Education Department at (508) 486-5115 ext. 71242

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    如果您在完成注册过程中需要翻译服务方面的进一步帮助，请联系我们的多语言学习者教育部门。（508）486-5115 转 71242

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Welcome to the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

Children sit around a table, working on colorful art projects.We are delighted to partner with your family as your child begins their learning journey in our community. Our district is committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for every student—where children feel seen, valued, and supported from their very first day. Kindergarten is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to welcoming your family into a caring, collaborative school community that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.

This page will guide you through the registration process for your new kindergartener. If you have any question, please contact our Registration Specialist, Sheila Hana, at shana@nsboro.k12.ma.us or 508-486-5115. 

The Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough support the educational rights under the Every Student Succeeds Act for students who are homeless, in foster care, or military families. If you fall into any of these categories and have questions or are missing registration documents, please contact the District Homeless Liaison, Mary Ellen Duggan at mduggan@nsboro.k12.ma.us, for assistance.

Registration Process

Age Requirement:  Students must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026.

Current Preschool Families: If your student is currently attending our preschool program at the Mary E. Finn School, you will not need to complete the New Student Registration Form.  Your student will automatically be placed in their appropriate school for Kindergarten.   You are required to provide updated medical documentation.  Please see the tab – Information from the Nurses for the requirements.  This documentation can be given to your current school nurse.

Southborough Families: If you live in Southborough, your student will attend the Mary E. Finn Elementary School for kindergarten.

Northborough Families: 

The Public Schools of Northborough organize its elementary schools by neighborhoods. Please review the document Northborough Elementary Schools - By Street to learn which neighborhood school your child will be assigned to.

Additionally, the District has a Class Size Policy that limits the number of students in each classroom, which may impact the neighborhood school your children attend. Registering early is extremely important as the neighborhood school waiting list is organized by when a parent/guardian fully completes the enrollment form.

  • Before starting the registration process, you need to have the following documents ready.   If you are having any difficulty meeting these requirements, please reach out to our Transportation and Registration Specialist, Sheila Hana at 508-486-5115 or shana@nsboro.k12.ma.us

    • Current Immunization History **
    • Current Physical (Medical) Examination Report ** from the child’s physician
    • Original Birth Certificate with Seal. An official seal is provided by a governmental agency and can be raised, embossed, multi-colored, or impressed onto the paper.
    • Current IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or 504 Plan (if applicable)
    • Legal or Custody Agreements (if applicable)
    • Residency Documentation - one document from each column in the table below:

     

    COLUMN A

    Evidence of Residency

    COLUMN B

    Evidence of Occupancy

    COLUMN C

    Evidence of Identification for parent(s)/guardian(s)
    Record of recent mortgage payment and/or property tax bill Gas/Oil Bill, Electric Bill, Home (not cell) Telephone Bill, Cable Bill, Water Bill (Note: Bill must be dated within the past 45 days, and the address and name must be stated) Valid MA Driver’s License for parent(s)/guardian(s)
    Fully signed and executed Lease and/or Rental Agreement (Must be executed by both parties) Recent bill dated within the past 45 days showing a Northborough or Southborough name and address (Note: A Residency Statement/Affidavit is required with this option - this document is found here: Residency and Occupancy Requirements Valid MA Photo Identification Card for parent(s)/guardian(s)
    Landlord/Owner of Property Affidavit Occupancy Statement/Affidavit must be notarized if a bill cannot be provided prior to the student’s enrollment.Residency and Occupancy Requirements Valid Passport for parent(s)/guardian(s)
    Fully signed and executed Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreement (provided occupancy date occurs within 30 days of enrollment) - to be approved by the Superintendent. Other Government issued Photo Identification for parent(s)/guardian(s)
    Section 8 Agreement*  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    * The Section 8 Program allows private landlords to rent apartments and homes at fair market rates to qualified low-income tenants. “Section 8” is a common name for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, accessed 12/19/24)

    ** Please see the Information from the Nurses tab for details regarding health record requirements.

  • To begin the registration process, you will need to create an account in the PowerSchool Enrollment Portal. Clicking on either of the buttons below will bring you to this portal, where you will be prompted to select a username and password. It is important that you have the required documents ready prior to logging into the portal. An active email address is needed to complete the online registration.

     

    Click on the button below to access the online New Student Registration for Fall 2026:

    New Student Registration Form - 2026-2027 (Fall 2026)

     

    Click on the button below if you have a current Kindergarten Student that is transferring into the district for this current school year (2025-2026):

    Transfer Registration for Current School Year (2025-2026)

     

    How to Translate the Registration Form

    If you require translation services to complete the enrollment form, please use the following instructions to access Google Translate:

    1. Be sure you are using Google Chrome as your web browser.
    2. Navigate to the Registration Link provided in the step above.
    3. “Right-click” anywhere on the white space of the webpage, and a menu will appear.
    4. Select Translate to English from the menu. The Google Translate Menu will open at the top right of the page.
    5. Click on the Ellipse to Choose Another Language. The Ellipse Icon looks like this: three dots in a vertical line
    6. You will be required to translate each page of the Registration Module separately.
    7. To access the Google Translate Menu again, click on the Google Translate Icon located on the far right-hand side of the search bar. The Google Translate Icon looks like this:The Google translate icon, a letter G with a character from another language

    If you need further assistance with translations, please reach out to the Multilingual Learner Education Department at (508) 486-5115 ext. 71242.

  • For current families, to begin the registration process you will need to use your login for the Enrollment Portal. Either button below will bring you to this portal. If you don’t know your username or password, click on the “Forgot Password” link. If you need further support, contact

    • Judy Davies, jdavies@nsboro.k12.ma.us / (508) 351 – 7010 ext. 1204
    • Julie Marshall, jmarshall@nsboro.k12.ma.us / (508) 351 – 7010 ext. 1203

     

    Click on the button below to access the online New Student Registration for Fall 2026:

    New Student Registration Form - 2026-2027 (Fall 2026)

     

    Click on the button below if you have a current Kindergarten student that is transferring for this current school year (2025-2026):

    Transfer Registration for Current School Year (2025-2026)

     

    How to Translate the Registration Form

    If you require translation services to complete the enrollment form, please use the following instructions to access Google Translate:

    1. Be sure you are using Google Chrome as your web browser.
    2. Navigate to the Registration Link provided in the step above.
    3. “Right-click” anywhere on the white space of the webpage, and a menu will appear.
    4. Select Translate to English from the menu. The Google Translate Menu will open at the top right of the page.
    5. Click on the Ellipse to Choose Another Language. The Ellipse Icon looks like this: three dots in a vertical line
    6. You will be required to translate each page of the Registration Module separately.
    7. To access the Google Translate Menu again, click on the Google Translate Icon located on the far right-hand side of the search bar. The Google Translate Icon looks like this:The Google translate icon, a letter G with a character from another language

    If you need further assistance with translations, please reach out to the Multilingual Learner Education Department at (508) 486-5115 ext. 71242.

  • Upon completion of your registration, you can expect to receive further information from your new school.  Principals will use your email address to send information, so please be sure to check your email. Please know this can take up to a few weeks.

     

  • Please complete the Registration Form with your student’s most updated physical exam (even if they have not had their 5 year old appointment) as we want to make sure your student is registered in the correct school as soon as possible.  

    Current Requirement for Kindergarten Registration:

    ____ A completed physical signed and dated within the past 12 months - (this is typically a one-page document, NOT a summary of the visit) which includes:

    • TB risk assessment or, if deemed high risk, a TB skin test or IGRA.
    • a statement stating the student may or may not participate fully in the school program, including physical education and competitive sports. If not, restrictions must be listed.

    ____ Results of lead screen test

    ____ Results of vision screening including stereopsis (completed by a health care provider or eye care specialist)

    ____ Record of Immunizations or Letter of Exemption:

    • Five (5) doses of DTaP/DTP
    • Four (4) doses of Polio
    • Two (2) doses of MMR
    • Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B
    • Two (2) doses of Varicella (or physician certified reliable history of chickenpox)

     

    Our nursing staff will be at the Kindergarten screenings in the Spring to review your student’s medical records with you and plan for the upcoming school year.  If you are having any difficulty meeting these medical requirements, please reach out to the district’s Nurse Leader and Wellness Coordinator, Mary Ellen Duggan, at 508-351-7010 x1245 or mduggan@nsboro.k12.ma.us 

     

Elementary School Contact Information

Helpful Information

Kindergarten Screenings – Spring 2026

Kindergarten Orientation – TBD

 

District Calendar: 

2025-2026 District Calendar – Printable


School Calendars: Each school has their specific calendar on their website.

 

Is my student eligible for Kindergarten? 

To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, your student must be:

  • 5 years old on or before the first day of school
  • Resident of Northborough or Southborough

Will my student get transportation?

Yes, the district provides transportation to our students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 and beyond when applicable. Registration is required in order for your student to recieve transportation. The transportation request form can be found on our transportation website.

All students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 must be met at the bus stop by their parent/guardian or caregiver.  If a parent/guardian or caregiver is not present at the bus stop to receive your Kindergartener through Grade 3 student off the bus, your student will be returned to their elementary school for parent/guardian pick-up at the end of the route.

What is the kindergarten screening process?

More information coming soon!

What school will my child attend?

If you live in Southborough, your student will attend the Mary E. Finn Elementary School. If you live in Northborough, your student will attend school according to the street where you live. Please review the document Northborough Elementary Schools - By Street to learn which neighborhood school your child will be assigned to.

What are school hours for kindergarteners? 

Each school’s start and end times can be found on the district’s School Start Times website.

How will I communicate with the school?

Each school has its own website that will provide you with important and timely information throughout the year.  Individual school websites can be accessed through the District website.

Additionally, our school principals and teachers communicate with families through ParentSquare. Visit our ParentSquare website to find out more and instructions for creating your ParentSquare account.

How do I pay for school lunches?

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts extended free school meals for all students through the 2025-2026 school year! This means that lunch and breakfast at all schools will continue to be served at no cost to all students.

How will we know about school events?

School events are posted on the school calendars on the school websites. Principals also send weekly newsletters through ParentSquare.

How can I find out about volunteer opportunities at school?

Parent volunteers are an important part of our school communities.  Each school coordinates parent volunteer opportunities and you will be informed of such throughout the year through newsletters and emails. 

Parent involvement strengthens school communities. Explore ways to get involved and support your school.  Each school has their own parent organization.  In Northborough, these are referred to as the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and in Southborough, as SOS (Southborough Organization of Schools).  Throughout the school year, you will receive direct communication from your respective school’s group using ParentSquare.

Additionally, each school has a Family Resources section on their website that will provide important links for you for both school and the commuity.

  • Kindergarten Screenings – Spring 2026

    Kindergarten Orientation – TBD

     

    District Calendar: 

    2025-2026 District Calendar – Printable


    School Calendars: Each school has their specific calendar on their website.

     

  • Is my student eligible for Kindergarten? 

    To be eligible for kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year, your student must be:

    • 5 years old on or before the first day of school
    • Resident of Northborough or Southborough

    Will my student get transportation?

    Yes, the district provides transportation to our students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 and beyond when applicable. Registration is required in order for your student to recieve transportation. The transportation request form can be found on our transportation website.

    All students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 must be met at the bus stop by their parent/guardian or caregiver.  If a parent/guardian or caregiver is not present at the bus stop to receive your Kindergartener through Grade 3 student off the bus, your student will be returned to their elementary school for parent/guardian pick-up at the end of the route.

    What is the kindergarten screening process?

    More information coming soon!

    What school will my child attend?

    If you live in Southborough, your student will attend the Mary E. Finn Elementary School. If you live in Northborough, your student will attend school according to the street where you live. Please review the document Northborough Elementary Schools - By Street to learn which neighborhood school your child will be assigned to.

    What are school hours for kindergarteners? 

    Each school’s start and end times can be found on the district’s School Start Times website.

    How will I communicate with the school?

    Each school has its own website that will provide you with important and timely information throughout the year.  Individual school websites can be accessed through the District website.

    Additionally, our school principals and teachers communicate with families through ParentSquare. Visit our ParentSquare website to find out more and instructions for creating your ParentSquare account.

    How do I pay for school lunches?

    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts extended free school meals for all students through the 2025-2026 school year! This means that lunch and breakfast at all schools will continue to be served at no cost to all students.

    How will we know about school events?

    School events are posted on the school calendars on the school websites. Principals also send weekly newsletters through ParentSquare.

    How can I find out about volunteer opportunities at school?

    Parent volunteers are an important part of our school communities.  Each school coordinates parent volunteer opportunities and you will be informed of such throughout the year through newsletters and emails. 

  • Parent involvement strengthens school communities. Explore ways to get involved and support your school.  Each school has their own parent organization.  In Northborough, these are referred to as the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and in Southborough, as SOS (Southborough Organization of Schools).  Throughout the school year, you will receive direct communication from your respective school’s group using ParentSquare.

    Additionally, each school has a Family Resources section on their website that will provide important links for you for both school and the commuity.

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