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Enrollment

English: How to Enroll a Student in School

This video is a guide for how to enroll your child into a school or a program that requires an admissions process in the Worcester Public Schools. The speaker in this video is an artificial intelligence avatar. The children in the photos are Worcester Public Schools students.

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Welcome to Worcester Public Schools!

Please note: Parents/guardians do not need to register their children for next year if they are already enrolled in Worcester Public Schools.

Current Pre-K and Head Start students are already enrolled in WPS for kindergarten for next year. The child will be enrolled in the elementary school that is assigned to their residential address. To enroll in a different school, caregivers have the option of applying for a citywide magnet school or applying for a voluntary transfer.

In the Worcester Public Schools, we guide students to become curious learners, effective communicators, empowered individuals, problem solvers, and engaged community members!

Please note that after you apply for enrollment online, you and your child may need to visit the Parent Information Center.

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Important Information

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Enrollment and Application Forms

Enrollment Form (2025-26)

This form (above) is for enrolling students for next school year: 2025-26.

Enrollment Form (2024-25)

This form (above) is for enrolling students in the current school year: 2024-25.

Preschool Application

This preschool (Pre-K) application form will go live on January 2, 2025.

Head Start Application

Specialized Programs & Citywide Enrollment

Worcester Public Schools offers several specialized programs, including dual-language programs, arts programs, and career technical education.

These programs require a separate application and/or lottery admission in addition to the regular enrollment process.

Please note that specialized programs are separate from the Special Education Department, which services students with disabilities.

Specialized Programs
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Parent Information Center (PIC)

The Parent Information Center (PIC) is available to all families to help with student registration, transfer information, registration and immunization requirements, transfer forms, and more.

In-person enrollment is by appointment only. Please call 508-799-3194 to make an appointment.

What the PIC Offers

  • Information about schools and programs

  • Vaccine clinic

  • Native language assistance

  • Help connecting with community resources and social services (wrap-around services)

  • English language screening

  • Special education referrals if needed

Hours, Location, Contact

James L. Garvey Parent Information Center (PIC)

Address: 768 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: 508-799-3194
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday

Information for New Families
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Kindergarten

How to Enroll in Kindergarten through Grade 12

Watch our video overview of how to register a student in grades kindergarten through 12!

Click the link and it will jump to the applicable portion of the video.

Voluntary Transfers (Grades K-12)

Watch our video explanation of how to apply for a voluntary transfer and its rules.

Click the link and it will jump to the applicable portion of the video.

Preschool (PreK) – What To Know and How to Apply

Watch our video overview of the difference between Head Start and Preschool (Pre-K), how to apply for either program, and who is eligible.

Click the link and it will jump to the applicable portion of the video.

Head Start – What To Know and How to Apply

Watch our video overview of the difference between Head Start and Preschool (Pre-K), how to apply for either program, and who is eligible.

Click the link and it will jump to the applicable portion of the video.

Middle School (Grades 7 and 8)

Watch our video overview of how to register a student in grades kindergarten through 12!

Click the link and it will jump to the applicable portion of the video.

High School (Grades 9-12)

Watch our video overview of how to register a student in grades kindergarten through 12!

Click the link and it will jump to the applicable portion of the video.

Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education

Adult Education

Home School

Students Experiencing Homelessness

School Choice