NOTE:  Registration for PRESCHOOL 2023/2024 is now open.
KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 12 2023/2024 SCHOOL YEAR
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN FEBRUARY 10
Please visit the website frequently for updates.

Registration 2022/2023 

Welcome to Needham Public Schools. We have implemented a new online registration system to make the process smoother and easier for all involved. Whether you are new to the Needham Public Schools, re-enrolling in the district, or transitioning from a private school we look forward to working with you.    
            
                                                    
Please complete the following steps in order

Step One of Three:

Complete the Online Student Enrollment

Step Two of Three:

All the following paperwork can be either be emailed to: [email protected] or dropped off at the former Hillside School (28 Glen Gary Road). 
 
The Emery Grover School Administration and Operations at 1330 Highland Avenue building will be closed to the public beginning Wednesday, December 21, 2022 due to construction.

School Administration and Operations will move to the former Hillside School at 28 Glen Gary Road and reopen to the public on Monday, January 9, 2023.  

Registration Documents:

• Child's Birth certificate or passport
• Proof of Residency (Needham School District by Street List)  Owners: real estate tax bill, or town water/sewer bill, or signed P&S.  Renters: lease and utility bill.
• Submit a copy of the most recent physical examination with immunization record.  Most pediatric physicals are acceptable even those from other states. Your child's physical does not need to be on a Massachusetts Health Record Form. For more information please read:  Required Health Information
• Provide proof of grade level – report card or progress report (For students entering Grade 2 through 12 only)
• Copy of IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
• MCAS report if applicable (Massachusetts residents only)
• Custody papers (if relevant)

Registration Forms to Download and Provide to the Registrar:

• Complete the Health History Form then print and sign it. Immunization Requirements 
• Print and complete: Home Language Survey which is found on the Mass DESE site. Disregard other forms that are found on this site.
• Student Record Release (for all students except Kindergarten)
• Early Childhood Education Experience Survey (Kindergarten only)
• Special Education PreK-8 Record Release form (if applicable)
• Special Education 9-12 Record Release form (if applicable)
• 2021-2022 Performing Arts Selection for Grade 6 (High Rock School only)

Step Three of Three:

Once registration is complete, please call the school designated at enrollment to receive new student information. If you have any health related questions or concerns regarding your child, please contact the school's nurse.

If you need Registration Assistance email [email protected].

 TRANSPORTATION:

All students requesting transportation must register for a bus pass. Below is a link to the Transportation Webpage that has instructions on how to apply for a school bus pass.

Transportation Site

How to Apply for Free or Reduced Lunch Information

For more information regarding Preschool

Please also visit: Early Childhood Program

New to Needham Families
PLEASE COMPLETE THE 2022 ANNUAL TOWN CENSUS

We are very interested in your feedback!
Please email [email protected] to let us know what was confusing, problematic, or what could be more helpful as you go through the registration process.

Thank you.