Pre-K at Hiawatha Elementary School

  • The Essex Westford School District offers school-based prekindergarten programs at Essex Elementary School, Hiawatha Elementary School, Summit Street School, and Westford School.

    Eligible students are at least 3 years old on September 1st.

    Space is limited in our school-based programs, and placement is determined by a lottery draw each year.

  • 2022-2023 School Year (Next Year)

    • The pre-K lottery window for the 2022-2023 school year is now closed
    • A random drawing lottery was held in March to determine placement, and initial placement letters were mailed to families in mid-April
    • For additional information, or to request a spot on the 2022-2023 pre-K registration waiting list, please visit our Pre-K in Our Schools page

  • 2021-2022 School Year (Current Year)

    • The district is currently operating an enrollment waiting list for all prekindergarten classrooms. For additional information, or to request a spot on the 2021-2022 waiting list, please contact Johanna at jsimmons@ewsd.org

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    PRE-K CLASSROOM MEETING TIMES
    Morning Pre-K:
    Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, 7:45 - 10:45 a.m.

    Afternoon Pre-K:
    Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Universal Pre-K/Act 166 Funding

  • Act 166 funding covers 10 hours/week of pre-K tuition at qualified programs throughout our community. Please visit our Act 166 FAQs page for additional information.

    Eligible students are at least 3 years old on September 1st.

    Registration is open and ongoing.