Grade 1-12 Registration

WELCOME TO ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRADE 1-12 REGISTRATION

Grade 1 - 12 registration for 2025-2026 school year is now open.

To be eligible for First grade registration, your child must be 6 years old on or before August 31, 2025 of the enrolling school year.

Registration for the current 2024-2025 school year is ongoing.

To be eligible for First grade registration, your child must be 6 years old on or before August 31, 2024 of the enrolling school year.

Grade 1-12 Registration Process

Steps on how to register a new or returning student entering Grade 1 - Grade 12 are outlined below.
A new student is one that is entering from another school district and has not previously attended APS.
A returning student is one who previously attended APS and is now returning to APS.

Students in grades K-12 already attending the Arlington Public Schools DO NOT need to re-register.

If you would like to receive 2025-2026 registration information please add your email address to this list.

Step 1: Verify Residency and Eligibility

To enroll in Arlington Public Schools, students and their parents/guardians must reside in the Town of Arlington. Children must be 6 years old on or before August 31 of the enrolling school year to be eligible for First grade.

Step 2: Gathering required documents

The registration process is online. Parents/guardians must upload all required documents for each new student enrolling in Arlington Public Schools through the PowerSchool Registration Portal. It is recommended to gather the necessary documents before beginning the online registration process.

Check the 2025 - 2026 Registration Checklist for details on the accepted documentation.

Check the Current year (2024 - 2025) Registration Checklist for details on the accepted documentation

We ask that all documents be fully translated into English. Translations should be completed by a professional translator before submitting the online registration.

Required Documents:

Please prepare digital copies or scanned documents for upload.

Translated Registration Checklists

- - Formulário de Inscrição e Lista de Verificação do Registro
  - Formulario de Inscripción y Lista de Verificación del Registro
  - Formulaire d'inscription et Liste de contrôle de l'enregistrement
  - 中文注册表注册清单
  - 登録に関わるチェックリストはこちら

Proof of Age

Proof of Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Identity - provide one of the following

Proof of Residency – provide one of the following

Proof of Occupancy – provide one of the following documents dated within 60 days

Utility Bill (electric, oil, gas, solar statement) or Confirmation of Service Notice/ Service Agreement/ New Customer Letter (for those who recently moved and have not yet received a bill)

Bank Statements, phone bills, excise tax or income tax documents are NOT accepted as Proof of Residence or Occupancy

If utility costs are included in the rent, please provide a notarized letter from the homeowner.

Student Physical Exam Record - Must be within the past 12 months

Student Immunization Records

Transcripts/Progress Reports

IEP or 504 Plan Documents (if applicable)

Other Important Documents (if applicable)

Step3: Access the PowerSchool Registration Portal to Begin Registration

New Family:

If you are new to Arlington Public Schools, you will need to create an account on the PowerSchool Registration Portal (select "Create Account" to begin) to access the online registration forms. The account you create will be used throughout your student’s time at Arlington Public Schools.

Existing Families:

If you already have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, please sign in using your existing username and password to complete the registration for your new student.

*We recommend using a computer or tablet for the online registration process, as mobile devices may present challenges.

The online registration process allows parents/guardians to save their application and complete it later. Additionally, any required fields left incomplete will prevent progress in the registration process. Your application is not complete until ALL documents have been submitted..

Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification from the PowerSchool Enrollment Portal.

Step 4: Receive Student’s Registration Approval Letter (Welcome Letter)

Once a student’s registration is fully submitted, the registration staff will review the application. After approval, you will receive a confirmation email. For families in a Buffer Zone, a notification will be sent regarding the assigned school.

Please check your spam folder for any emails.

Step 5: Attend Kindergarten Orientation & Screening

Kindergarten orientations and screenings have concluded in preparation for the 2025-2026 school year.

Kindergarten orientation for all families will be held at all elementary schools in late May.

Kindergarten screening will take place in June.

If you have any questions? Please visit our Registration FAQ’s page.

Information & Resources

School District Maps

School Locator by Address

Buffer Zone Policy

After-School Programs

Open Enrollment Form

Homeless Student Enrollment

METCO Program

Foreign Exchange Program

Home Schooling Application

APS Welcome Center

- Registration Assistance -

In-person & Virtual

Location: 14 Mill Brook Drive, 2nd floor

Directions to the Center

Normal Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am-3pm

Tuesday & Thursday CLOSED

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 781-316-3332

For in-person translation/tradução/译文/traducción/la traduction/トランスレーション support, please complete this form at least 48 hours in advance of your appointment.

Please bring any documents you wish to have scanned and uploaded by the Registration Team.

To make an appointment outside of these hours, email [email protected]. The Registration Team will confirm your appointment.

2025 Preparation for Grade 1-12 Registration by Claire Nakamori