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.

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

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

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

Registration is open and ongoing.

2021-2022 School Year (Current Year)

• Students with birth dates on/before September 1, 2018 are eligible to register for the current school year
• Visit our Act 166 Registration page for more information
• Act 166 fund distribution for the 2021-2022 school year is pro-rated based on a September 7, 2021 start date

2022-2023 School Year (Next Year)

• Students with birth dates on/before September 1, 2019 are eligible to register for next school year
• Visit our Act 166 Registration page for more information
• If you receive Act 166 funding through EWSD during the current school year, you do not need to re-register for next school year
• Act 166 fund distribution for the 2022-2023 school year will be pro-rated based on a September 1, 2022 start date