Promotes School Choice Season to perspective families throughout Boston neighborhoods, child care centers, community agencies, fairs and events.

Citywide School Preview

Offers families an opportunity to meet principals, teachers and parents, tour and ask questions to learn about prospective k-8 school offerings before registering in January. Contact: Welcome Services, Robert Havdala, 617-635-9085, rhavdala@bostonpublicschools.org

Countdown to Kindergarten Transition Activities

Provides Boston families with information, activities and events (registration guides, K-days, Countdown Celebration) that support the transition into kindergarten. Contact: Countdown, Sonia Gómez-Banrey, 617-635-6816, sgomezbanrey@bostonpublicschools.org

High School Showcase

Provides families of prospective students an opportunity to learn about high school choices and meet and speak with school staff. Contact: Welcome Services, Robert Havdala, 617-635-9085, rhavdala@bostonpublicschools.org

Information Sessions

Informs families about the BPS registration process and how to choose schools and enroll. Contact: Welcome Services, Robert Havdala, 617-635-9085, rhavdala@bostonpublicschools.org, or Countdown, Sonia Gomez- Banrey, 617-635-6816, sgomezbanrey@bostonpublicschools.org

Welcome Sessions

OOE assist schools in creating a strong start to a home-school partnership with an engaging Welcome Session. Schools greet new families, engage parents and put children at ease about their upcoming transition. Contact: Countdown, Sonia Gomez-Banrey, 617-635-6816, sgomezbanrey@bostonpublicschools.org or Welcome Services, Robert Havdala, 617-635-9085, rhavdala@bostonpublicschools.org