March 10, 2022 By Carol Britton Meyer
Registration for kindergarteners planning to attend South, East, Plymouth River, or Foster School for the 2022-2023 school year is underway. The process began on Monday, February 28.
Because of the high number of children expected to register, it's important for parents and guardians to complete the necessary paperwork before March 25.
Kindergarten registration packets are available at each school and also on the Hingham Public Schools website, https://hinghamschools.org/academic-programs/kindergarten/, including a kindergarten survey to be completed before a child may be registered.
Whether registering in-person or online for kindergarten, proof of residency and a copy of the child's birth certificate as well as immunization records are required. A late registration fee of $150 applies for applications returned after April 1 unless a child who plans to attend HPS as a kindergartener next fall moves into town after that date.
HPS offers a free imbedded half-day kindergarten program and also a full-day program for a $3,750 fee and a $375 deposit which is put toward the tuition.
For those who may need financial assistance, there's a sliding payment scale based on income. "We don't want a child to not be able to attend full-day kindergarten due to financial considerations," South School Principal, Mary Eastwood, told the Hingham Anchor.
Two HPS teachers are serving as pre-school/kindergarten liaisons for the elementary schools - Julianne Riley for Foster and Plymouth River and Lakshmi Hobson for East and South.
Feel free to contact them or any of the schools with questions.
Parents of children in all grades who are planning to attend the Hingham Public Schools for the next school year are encouraged to also complete their registrations as soon as possible for planning purposes.