Registration
For assistance with registration, please contact
- Information on Registration
- Forms For Registration
- Documents Required for Registration
- School Choice
- Change Of Address
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Information on Registration
Forms For Registration
Disclaimer
It’s crucial to note that submitting documentation does not automatically guarantee acceptance. Our team will thoroughly review and verify the provided documents. Upon approval, students will be allocated a student number and added to PowerSchool, with families receiving notifications from the Registrar’s Office.
The information will be reviewed to determine if your child is eligible to attend our schools, and the school will contact you directly with more information.
Please fill out the online registration form below for new Kindergarten students for school year 26-27
In order for the registration to be complete, please make sure both steps have been fulfilled. Please note that completing these forms does not guarantee acceptance to our schools. We will review your documents and make every effort to register your child(ren) as soon as possible; however, there are times when this process can and will take several days. You can expedite this process greatly if you provide ALL required documentation at the time of registration. The information will be reviewed to determine if your child is eligible to attend our schools, and the school will contact you directly with more information. Please feel free to contact the registrar with any more questions.
Documents Required for Registration
Preschool
K-6 Required Documents
Identification
Student Identification:
- Original Birth Certificate
- Proof of Birth/Temporary Card (given at the hospital)
- Passport
Caregiver Identification:
- Government-issued photographic form of identification:
- Driver’s License or State ID
- Passport
Proof of Residency
The parent/legal guardian and student(s) need to be included in the Lease/Section 8 agreement as authorized tenants.
To see which school your child will attend see the Elementary School Finder below, enter your address, and go into the map section. The school will show on the left-hand side of the page. Elementary School Finder
Under Massachusetts law, a child may attend the schools of the town in which s/he resides. To attend public school in Amherst, in Pelham, or the Regional District, a student must reside permanently in Amherst, in Pelham, or one of the Regional towns, respectively, and must reside with at least one parent or legal guardian who has physical custody. Typically, the residence of a child under 18 is the residence of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who has/has physical custody of the child. “Residence” is the place where a person dwells currently, remains, and is in the town that is the core of his/her domestic, social, and civil life.
The School District may require a variety of documentation to establish proof of residency and custody. Investigations may be made by school officials to ensure that a student maintains a bona fide permanent residence in the town. Parents/guardians are under a continuing obligation to inform the School District of any changes to a student’s residential status
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Students over 18 and living apart from parents/guardians in one of the Region’s towns are entitled to attend school as residents. Children who are undocumented immigrants and residing in the school districts are entitled to attend school as residents. Students who are placed in a residence in town by a public agency are entitled to attend school as residents. This residency policy does not apply to homeless students.
Any student who is determined to be a non-resident while enrolled in a school in any of the districts will be dismissed for non-residency. The dismissal may be appealed to the Superintendent, and the student may be allowed to remain in school pending the outcome of the appeal.
Health Forms
Immunization records must be documented by a licensed healthcare provider or school health record and must include the month, date, and year of each immunization. Massachusetts State law does NOT allow a student to be enrolled until the immunization documentation is presented and shows that the student is fully immunized.
Physical Examination of School Children ( Medical Form )
A physical examination by a licensed physician is required for all children entering:
- Preschool
- Kindergarten
- 4th grade
- students new to the school system
Custody Records:
If applicable to your family situation, proof of physical custody, which has been granted by a court of law, must be submitted.
The official court-issued documents or official letters from the Department of Children and Families
7-12 Required Documents
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List of Documents Required to Register:
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If applicable to your family situation, proof of physical custody, which has been granted by a court of law and contains verifiable current dates and information
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A birth certificate
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Final Transcript/Report Card
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Copy of 504 or IEP if applicable
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A copy of physical examination that has been given within the last 9-12 months.
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Immunization Records
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Documentation of Residency (one from each category):
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Copy of Deed/record of recent mortgage payment OR
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Copy of current Lease OR
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Legal affidavit from landlord affirming tenancy and record of most recent rent payment OR
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Section 8 Agreement
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Documentation of Occupancy:
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Gas bill OR
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Oil Bill OR
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Electric Bill OR
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Home Telephone Bill (Not Cell) OR
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Cable Bill
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Documentation of Occupancy Supplement:
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W2 Form OR Excise Tax Bill (vehicle tax bill) OR
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Current Vehicle Registration OR
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Property Tax Bill (dated within past 60 days) OR
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Letter from Approved Government Agency (dated within past 60 days) OR
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Payroll Stub (dated within past 60 days) OR
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Bank Statement (dated within past 60 days)
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School Choice
Change Of Address
If you have moved within the school district, please contact your child’s school to report the new address and provide proof of residency. Please review the required documents for proof of Residency. MA Public School attendance is based on where a student resides and only resident students can attend. If you have moved to another community, please contact the school about how to withdraw your student and request that records be sent to the new school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What do I do if I need to withdraw my child(ren) from the Amherst, Pelham, or Amherst-Pelham Regional School District?
Check out our page on Withdrawing Students by clicking the button below:
Withdrawals
I am experiencing homelessness or am at risk of homelessness. What should I do about school registration for my children?
Contact the ARPS Family Center by using the form on their webpage. Access this form by clicking below