25 The Winchendon Courier - Schools
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Week of April 4, 2023 to April 11, 2024

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Kindergarten Registration Open for 2024-25 School Year

If you have a child that will be eligible for Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year, the registration forms and more information can be found at:

2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Your child must be five (5) years of age by August 31, 2024.
  • Original Birth Certificate must be provided.
  • Proof of Residency must be provided (current utility bill, lease or mortgage)
  • Physical examination, including vision and hearing screening by your physician, dated after August 31, 2023 must be provided.
  • Immunization verification must be provided by the end of August, 2024. (Must include lead screen results.)
We share the excitement of your child entering Kindergarten and look forward to your family being a part of the Winchendon Public Schools. Feel free to call the school at (978)297-1305 with any questions.



WPS Pre-K Screening Scheduled for May 8 and 15

Winchendon Public Schools Preschool Screening will take place on Wednesdays May 8 and 15, 2024 by appointment only. Children must be age 3 or 4 by August 31, 2024 to be eligible. Screening is optional and looks at a child's development in the areas of speech and language, fine and gross motor skills, cognition and social emotional skills.

If you have any concerns about your child, suspect your child may have a disability, or if you did not receive an information packet by mail, please call Kathy at the Winchendon Pre-K Program office at 978-297-3436 or email kbrooks@winchendonk12.org.



Read and Rise Literacy Workshop April 23

A Literacy Workshop for parents will be held on Tuesday, April 23 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Elementary School, 32 Elmwood Road, Winchendon. At this workshop, we will discuss the importance of reading aloud to your children, and learn fun techniques that will keep your chil engaged! Each family will receive a bag of children's books and a Family Reading Guide. To register, call email Kristin at kmoran@winchendonk12.org or call 978-297-3436.