The Essex Westford School District offers school-based pre-Kindergarten 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.
2019-2020 CLASSROOM MEETING TIMES TWO Morning Classrooms: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 7:45 - 10:45 a.m. TWO Afternoon Classrooms: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
2019-2020 School Year
The window for requesting a 2019-2020 pre-K slot is now closed. A lottery drawing was held in March & initial placement letters have been mailed to families.
For additional information, or to request a spot on the pre-K registration waiting list, please contact Johanna at jsimmons@ewsd.org.
Universal Pre-K/Act 166 Funding
Families may register their eligible children to receive Act 166 funding (follow link to learn more.) This funding will cover 10 hours/week of pre-K tuition at qualified programs throughout our community.
2019-2020 School Year
Registration is open and ongoing for the 2019-2020 school year. Students with birth dates on/before September 1, 2016 are eligible to register.
The school district encourages families to register for Act 166 funding by July 15th.
Act 166 fund distribution for the 2019-2020 school year is pro-rated based on a September 1, 2019 start date.
If you received Act 166 funding through EWSD during the 2018-2019 school year, you do not need to re-register for the 2019-2020 school year.
2020-2021 School Year
Registration will open in January 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year. Students with birth dates on/before September 1, 2017 will be eligible to register.
If you receive Act 166 funding through EWSD during the 2019-2020 school year, you will not need to re-register for the 2020-2021 school year.
