School Information Sessions
IMPORTANT!
Dorchester Welcome Center will be open On Saturday, January 11, and January 25 from 9-1 pm for registration, transfers and change of address.
No appointments are needed.
Learn about the registration process at BPS and important dates at: www.bostonpublicschools.org/register.
At BPS, we offer a range of events to help you explore school options, find the best fit for your child, and gather all the information you need for a smooth registration process. We encourage you to attend as many as possible!
BPS Registration and Assignment Information Sessions
Our in-person information sessions have concluded. Please click on the links below to view a recording of the virtual information sessions to learn more about the registration process for the 2025-2026 school year. You can also reach out to a BPS Welcome Center with any questions about the registration process.
- Recording of Virtual Information Session from Dec 5 - Morning Session
- Recording of Virtual Information Session from Dec 5 - Evening Session
All schools are also hosting their own information sessions to give families a chance to learn more about the school, tour the building, and meet the school leader. Dates and times for those sessions can be found below.
BPS School Preview Times
All BPS schools hold information sessions between November and January, where prospective families can tour school facilities, see student work, meet school leaders and staff, and ask questions about their various programs. Schools offer a combination of virtual and in-person information sessions. More information at the preview dates and school information.
Please email welcomeservices@bostonpublicschools.org with any questions.
School Preview Times Interest Form
Please fill out the form below to select the schools for which you are interested in attending an information session. We will provide your contact information to the school and the school will reach out to you with more information.
Note: The form will let you select up to 5 schools. If you are interested in attending an information session at more than 5 schools, please complete the form as many times as necessary.
Access the Interest Form in multiple languages:
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BPS School Preview Dates, Times, and Contact Information
PDF of All School Preview Dates and Times
Note: In the grade ranges listed below, K0* indicates that K0 is available in this school only for students with disabilities. The school begins at K1 for all other students. If the grade range starts with just K0 (with no asterisk), then K0 is available for all students at this school.