REGISTRATION

We're excited to help you find the best educational options for your child! Our school district uses a home-based assignment plan to determine the schools available for your consideration.

Please Note: Welcome Centers will be closed Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Important Dates for School Year 2025-2026 Registration   

BPS Registration Process

We’re here to make registering for BPS as simple as possible! Just follow the six steps below, and your child will be enrolled in no time. We are happy to offer registration assistance in ten languages. For questions or interpretation assistance, please contact one of our four BPS Welcome Centers  or call us at 617-635-9010.  

Step 1: Review the school-age requirements for enrollment

• Children must be three years old on or before September 1, 2025 to register for K0.

• Children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2025 to register for K1.

• Children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025 to register for K2.

• See a full list for all grades here.

Step 2: Get a list of your eligible schools

BPS uses a home-based assignment plan to determine the schools available to your family. This plan uses your home address to create a personalized list of quality schools for which you are eligible. If a school does not appear on your list, you are not eligible to apply to that school. Learn more about the BPS assignment plan. 

Explore your school options by visiting our School Choice Tool 

Special Admission Schools 

Some of our schools require a separate application or run a special admissions process to be assigned. If your child is interested in attending one of these schools, you will need to complete the special application process and rank the school as one of your school choices on your BPS registration form. Both steps must be done. The School Choice tools and registration form will indicate if a school requires a special admissions process.  

The list of schools requiring a separate application for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.  Special Admission Schools  

This sheet also contains the application deadline for each school as well as a link to that school's individual application.

Step 3: Learn more about your school options, how to register, and how the BPS assignment plan works

At BPS, we offer a variety of events to help you explore school options, find the best fit for your child, and get all the information you need for a smooth registration process. These events include: 

• BPS School Showcase
• BPS School Preview Times
• BPS Registration and Assignment Information Sessions 

Find dates, times, and additional details for each event here.

Step 4: Gather your required documentation

To register your child for school, you must provide the following documentation. (Translated lists are linked below.) 

1. Child’s original birth certificate, I-94 form, or passport (use of passport requires completion of BPS Parent Affidavit.)

2. Child’s up-to-date immunization record

3. Child's up-to-date physical exam record (within the last year)

4. Parent/Guardian’s photo identification

5. Two proofs of Boston residency from the list below. Items cannot be from the same bulleted category.

• • A Utility Bill (not water or cell phone) dated within the past 60 days

  • A Deed or Mortgage Payment dated within the past 60 days, or a Property Tax Bill dated within the last year

  • A W2 form dated within the year, or a Payroll Stub dated within the past 60 days 

  • A Bank or Credit Card Statement dated within the past 60 days

  • A Letter from an Approved Government Agency** dated within the past 60 days. Approved Government Agencies: Department of Revenue (DOR), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), Department of Youth Services (DYS) or Social Security. Some communications on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Letterhead may also apply.

  • A current lease, Section 8 Agreement, or BPS Landlord Affidavit dated within a year. Affidavits are available in: English |  Kabuverdianu  |  文  |  Kreyòl  |  Português  |  Español |  tiếng Việt  |  Afsoomaali 


Other Recommended Documents

IEP: If your child has an Individual Education Plan ( IEP), please have a copy of the most recent IEP available when you register.

Transcript: It is recommended that high school students provide a copy of their transcript when they register to help determine the most appropriate grade level for your student.

International Exchange Students: Review the International Exchange Students’ process for additional information about Boston Public Schools' policy on international students temporarily looking to study in Boston.

Access the Registration Document Checklist in All Languages: 
English | Español | عربى | Kabuverdianu | 中文 | Français | Kreyòl | Português | Afsoomaali | tiếng Việt  

Step 5: Pre-register Online

Once you have researched your schools, and before completing your registration with a Welcome Center staff member, we suggest you get a head start on the registration process by pre-registering online. Pre-registration is not mandatory; however, it will save you time during your actual registration appointment.

You can pre-register at: https://sis.mybps.org/aspen/logon.do 

Please note that Pre-registration is not Registration. You must speak with a registration specialist to finalize your registration.

Step 6: Complete your BPS Registration

Meet with a Registration Specialist to complete the registration process. You can do this by:

• Using this appointment link to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment; 

• Calling 617-635-9010 to schedule an appointment; or

• Visiting any of our Welcome Centers to complete your application. 
  
  

BPS Welcome Centers are located in Dorchester, Roslindale, and Roxbury. They are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. A part-time site is also available in East Boston, which is open Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

More information on all our Welcome Centers, including languages spoken, can be found here. 

Access the BPS Student Registration Form in all languages:   
English | Español | عربى | Kabuverdianu | 中文 | Français | Kreyòl | Português | Afsoomaali | tiếng Việt

We are happy to offer registration assistance in other languages.  For interpretation assistance, please call the Welcome Center at 617-635-9010.

Support for Multilingual Learners

If your student speaks more than one language, they may need language testing. A registration specialist will help you schedule an appointment at the Newcomers Assessment Counseling Center (NACC).  Language testing is conducted in person at the Bolling Building (2300 Washington Street, Roxbury). Once your student has completed their language assessment, you will be able to make your school selections.

Thank you for registering your child for Boston Public Schools!