Municipal Office Building
26 Central Street 4th Floor
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 263-3388 Fax: (413) 263-3273
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00
For information regarding the McKinney/Vento Act
Contact: Ellen Broadhurst, Homeless Liaison @ (413) 263-3306 or
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Enrollment Procedures
Grade 1 Entrance: A child shall be enrolled in grade one (1) in September providing he or she reaches the age of six (6) by September 1 in that calendar year.
To enroll in West Springfield Public Schools, please bring the following for each student to the Enrollment Office:
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Birth Certificate
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Proof of West Springfield Address: ONE of the following,a recent utility bill, town tax bill or a sales/lease agreement. DRIVER'S LICENSE OR HANDWRITTEN RECEIPTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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Complete Immunization Record signed by a doctor.
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Most recent record of physical examination signed by a doctor.
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All prior school records including report cards, test scores, discipline records, attendance records, any special education information or Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
An enrollment packet including the above items must be completed for every new student.
Students enrolling in Kindergarten must have proof of a lead screening.
Elementary school placement is assigned by local address as determined by the School Committee.
Families with limited English should bring an interpreter with them to the Enrollment Office.
All School Verification papers will be signed at the school in which the student has been enrolled ONLY after 30 days of consecutive attendance.
If you have any further questions regarding enrollment please call Deb Arnold at (413) 263-3388 or e-mail
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