Registration
The registration process for new students begins by clicking either the 2024-25 New Student Registration or the 2025-26 New Student Registration form link. Establish a PowerSchool Registration account by clicking on the green create account button. Once your account is created you will be able to complete the online application form. Please allow 10-15 minutes to complete the form and have relevant documents available. Please make sure you click on the relevant year for enrollment. The online registration process utilizes smart form technology and only asks relevant questions based on your student's grade level. You will have the option of digitally attaching your birth certificate, proof of residency, and health documents or you can drop them off in person at the District Administration building located at 89 Hayden Rowe Street. Once you have completed your form you will be asked to review all of your information. Please check to make sure the data you submit is accurate and please clear any error messages before submitting. Once the application is submitted you will receive a confirmation email and the district will reach out to you to verify documentation if needed. Once we have verified your information, you are moved into PowerSchool, our student information system. Schools will reach out to you to finalize any additional steps if needed.
Registration Support:
Contact: Maegan Cox, mcox@hopkinton.k12.ma.us or by phone @ 508-417-9360
Proof of Residency Documents:
The Superintendent may request three or more of the following documents as proof of residency: Purchase and Sale Agreement, property deed, record of most recent mortgage payment, copy of fully executed lease, record of most recent rent payment, Section 8 Agreement, or utility bill (gas, oil, electric, cable, water, sewer).
Proof of Age & Vaccination:
A student registering for the first time must present a birth certificate or equivalent proof of age as well as proof of vaccination and immunizations as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. A child whose parent(s) or guardian(s) state religious objections to vaccinations or immunizations or who are homeless may register without vaccination or immunization records.
Policy Reference - School Committee Policy JF
Registration/ Enrollment Process for Homeless, Foster Care and Military Students:
During the verification process described above, exceptions to the documents (as described in the residency policy JF) apply for eligible categories such as homeless, foster care or military in accordance with federal law. Homeless students must be enrolled immediately with or without documentation, including: guardianship, proof of residency, academic, health, discipline and/or special education records.
Foster Care students must be enrolled immediately with or without documentation, including: academic, health, discipline and/or special education records. A Notice to LEA will be collected (from DCF), which includes: Emergency contact, residence, social worker, record release, transportation needs, etc.
Parents of Military students are able to voluntarily self-identify as active military to ensure timely enrollment. The military POC ensures the implementation of applicable provisions as outlined by federal law for graduation, appropriate grade/program placement, and attendance due to deployment.
The Schools are required to collect data and report it to DESE.
Finally, an eligibility determination is made by the Superintendent's Office (Homeless Liaison or FPOC). If applicable, arrangements are made for immediate enrollment, free or reduced lunch, transportation, Title 1 and other educational programs, financial assistance and/or other resources.
Kindergarten Registration:
Please complete the registration steps as listed above.
REQUIREMENTS FOR KINDERGARTEN OR FIRST GRADE ENTRANCE
Children who are residents of Hopkinton must have attained the age of five (5) years as of August 31st to be eligible for enrollment in Kindergarten at the start of that school year. Children who have not attended public Kindergarten will be enrolled in first grade provided they have attained their sixth birthday by August 31st of that school year. Children who are residents of Hopkinton, have reached the age of three (3) years, and have been found eligible for special education services under M.G.L. 71B will be provided an educational program consistent with the child’s educational plan, which may include entrance into the district’s Integrated Preschool. A limited number of children of the same age who do not have special needs will also be accepted into the Integrated Preschool program based on a lottery and will pay tuition.
Policy Reference - Requirements for School Entrance Policy JEB
