Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to share that kindergarten registration for next school year is now available at elementary schools in the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55.
All Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester children who will reach the age of 5 before September 1, 2026, are eligible to register to attend kindergarten at the elementary school in the town they reside in for the 2026-2027 school year.
Families must complete pre-registration for their student via the elementary school website.
After the student is pre-registered, their records must be provided to the elementary school building. Paperwork can be delivered to the building during the school’s regular hours of operation.
The required documents include:
-Child’s valid birth certificate and military records, if applicable.
-Proof of residency and proof of occupancy (i.e., property tax bill, mortgage statement, utility bill, current signed lease with dates and address as required by the Residency Policy)
-Child’s medical records.
-Child’s updated record of immunization, including DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hib, Polio, Hepatitis-B, Varicella, record of lead testing, TB screening, and vision screening/Stereopsis.
Families are encouraged to complete the registration process by Friday, March 6.
An Online Parent Information Night for all three elementary schools will be held on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 pm. This virtual presentation will detail the registration process and required enrollment paperwork.
Families that have completed the registration process will receive an email with a link to sign up for kindergarten screening.
Screenings are required by state law and help to identify children who might have a special need. This process allows schools to appropriately provide for the child’s needs. Screenings will be held at Sippican School, Center School and Rochester Memorial School on Tuesday, May 26, Thursday, May 28, and Friday, May 29, with each appointment expected to take approximately 30 minutes. Children must be present for the screening, and parents can wait in the lobby during the appointment.
Additionally, a Kindergarten School-Based Building Orientation will take place on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 pm. This in-person orientation allows parents and guardians to meet key staff members, learn about a student’s daily schedule and gain valuable insights into the transition into kindergarten.
Questions about the registration process should be directed to the student’s elementary school: Sippican School at 508-748-0100, Center School at 508-758-2521, Rochester Memorial School at 508-763-2049.