Kindergarten & New Student Registration 2026-2027

• Complete the New Student Registration form online.

Register a New Student (2026-2027)

Inscripción de Nuevos Estudiantes (2026–2027)

To register a new WWS student, you will need:

• A copy of your Indiana Driver’s License or State ID with current address within the district
• A deed, building permit, rental agreement, mortgage statement, or current lease (lease should include term, address of the leased property, name and phone number of the lessor, name of the lessee, and a listing of tenants)
• A current water bill, gas bill, or electric bill
• A copy of the new student(s) original birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Guardianship or custody papers (if applicable)
• Support Services Documentation (if applicable)
  • IEP (Individualized Education Plan) (only needed if you are new to WWS)

To register a  VFW ELC student, you will need to submit:

• Parent Policy agreement for VFW ELC 26/27

Document submission options: The best option is to upload during online registration. If you encounter technical issues, backup options include emailing or bringing them to your school to copy. Look for your school(s) Registration Support Contact(s) below.

A SafeVisitor background check is required for anyone who visits our schools. We request that parents/guardians complete their background check before the start of school. The process can take up to 10 days after you submit your information online.

Examples of activities that require a SafeVisitor background check:

• Lunch guests
• Classroom parties
• Classroom volunteers/helpers/room parents
• Field trip chaperones

Examples of activities that do not require a formal background check (normal check-in procedures still apply):

• Parent/teacher conferences/case conferences
• School special events (Grandparent’s Day, performances, etc.)
• School programs
• Visiting the school office or dropping off items

SafeVisitor Background Check Information

Use the button below to learn more about School Supply Kits. You have two options for purchasing supplies for next school year:

Option #1: Purchase a prepackaged supply kit.
Option #2: Shop on your own using the school supply list.

Learn More About School Supply Kits

• Summer Childcare/Summer Camp Program: Enrollment opens March 2 at 6 a.m., the Summer Program Catalog will be available one week before enrollment opens.

These programs are very popular and fill up quickly. Please do not delay registering once enrollment opens.

Learn More & Apply to Summer Programs

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers of Early Learning Center students are invited to our Parent Open House, August 7th, 2026 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Any child who has a legal residence in Westfield Washington Schools and is five years of age on or before August 1 of this year may be enrolled in kindergarten for the coming school year.

• Complete the New Student Registration form online.
• Use the Interactive Boundary Map above to verify your child’s assigned school.

Register a New Student (2026-2027)

Inscripción de Nuevos Estudiantes (2026–2027)

To register a new WWS student, you will need:

• A copy of your Indiana Driver’s License or State ID with current address within the district
• A deed, building permit, rental agreement, mortgage statement, or current lease
  (lease should include term, address of the leased property, name and phone number of the lessor, name of the lessee, and a listing of tenants)
• A current water bill, gas bill, or electric bill
• A copy of the new student(s) original birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Guardianship or custody papers (if applicable)
• Support Services Documentation (if applicable)
  • IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
  • ILP (Individualized Language Plan)
  • Section 504 plan

Document submission options: The best option is to upload during online registration. If you encounter technical issues, backup options include emailing or bringing them to your school to copy. Look for your school(s) Registration Support Contact(s) below

All incoming kindergarten students are required to participate in a 20-minute kindergarten readiness screening. Screening sign-ups and dates vary by school. Please select your school’s sign up below to schedule a screening appointment.

Please schedule your screening as soon as possible! 

• Carey Ridge Elementary
• Cool Creek Elementary
• Maple Glen Elementary
• Midland Crossing Elementary 
• Monon Trail Elementary
• Oak Trace Elementary
• Shamrock Springs Elementary
• Washington Woods Elementary

Complete the Getting to Know Your Child form. This provides kindergarten teachers with helpful background and developmental information.

• Carey Ridge Elementary
• Cool Creek Elementary
• Maple Glen Elementary
• Midland Crossing Elementary
• Monon Trail Elementary
• Oak Trace Elementary
• Shamrock Springs Elementary: A parent/guardian will fill out this form during your child’s screening.

• Washington Woods Elementary

A SafeVisitor background check is required for anyone who visits our schools. We request that parents/guardians complete their background check before the start of school. The process can take up to 10 days after you submit your information online.

Examples of activities that require a SafeVisitor background check:

• Lunch guests
• Classroom parties
• Classroom volunteers/helpers/room parents
• Field trip chaperones

Examples of activities that do not require a formal background check (normal check-in procedures still apply):

• Parent/teacher conferences/case conferences
• School special events (Grandparent’s Day, performances, etc.)
• School programs
• Visiting the school office or dropping off items

SafeVisitor Background Check Information

• Summer Childcare/Summer Camp Program: Enrollment opens March 2 at 6 a.m., the Summer Program Catalog will be available one week before enrollment opens.
• Before and After Care (BAC) Program: Enrollment for new families opens May 6 at 6 a.m.

These programs are very popular and fill up quickly. Please do not delay registering once enrollment opens.

Learn More & Apply to Summer Programs

Learn More & Apply to BAC

Each elementary school hosts a kindergarten welcome event (sometimes called Kindergarten Night, Little Shamrock Night, Carey Kids Night, etc.). Dates and RSVP links vary by school. These events are hosted at the listed school unless otherwise noted.

• Carey Ridge Elementary: Carey Kids Night is April 23, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Cool Creek Elementary: Kindergarten Open House is April 23, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Shamrock Station (333 W. Hoover Street | former site of the Westfield Public Library)
• Maple Glen Elementary: Little Maple Leaf Night is April 23, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Midland Crossing Elementary: Little Explorers Night is April 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center – Please RSVP Here
• Monon Trail Elementary: Little Trailblazer Night is April 23, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Oak Trace Elementary: Little Acorn Night is April 23, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Please RSVP here.
• Shamrock Springs Elementary: Little Shamrock Night is April 23, 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Washington Woods Elementary: Little Leaves Night is April 23, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Use the button below to learn more about School Supply Kits. You have two options for purchasing supplies for next school year:

Option #1: Purchase a prepackaged supply kit.
Option #2: Shop on your own using the school supply list.

Learn More About School Supply Kits

• Complete the New Student Registration form online.
• Use the Interactive Boundary Map above to verify your child’s assigned school.

Register a New Student (2026-2027)

Inscripción de Nuevos Estudiantes (2026–2027)

To register a new WWS student, you will need:

• A copy of your Indiana Driver’s License or State ID with current address within the district
• A deed, building permit, rental agreement, mortgage statement, or current lease
  (lease should include term, address of the leased property, name and phone number of the lessor, name of the lessee, and a listing of tenants)
• A current water bill, gas bill, or electric bill
• A copy of the new student(s) original birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Guardianship or custody papers (if applicable)
• Support Services Documentation (if applicable)
  • IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
  • ILP (Individualized Language Plan)
  • Section 504 plan

If available:

• Student(s) most recent report card(s)
• Student(s) current transcript or most recent class schedule (High School only)
• Student driver’s license(s)

Document submission options: The best option is to upload during online registration. If you encounter technical issues, backup options include emailing or bringing them to your school to copy. Look for your school(s) Registration Support Contact(s) below

A SafeVisitor background check is required for anyone who visits our schools. We request that parents/guardians complete their background check before the start of school. The process can take up to 10 days after you submit your information online.

Examples of activities that require a SafeVisitor background check:

• Lunch guests
• Classroom parties
• Classroom volunteers/helpers/room parents
• Field trip chaperones

Examples of activities that do not require a formal background check (normal check-in procedures still apply):

• Parent/teacher conferences/case conferences
• School special events (Grandparent’s Day, performances, etc.)
• School programs
• Visiting the school office or dropping off items

SafeVisitor Background Check Information

Use the button below to learn more about School Supply Kits. You have two options for purchasing supplies for next school year:

Option #1: Purchase a prepackaged supply kit.
Option #2: Shop on your own using the school supply list.

Learn More About School Supply Kits

• Summer Childcare/Summer Camp Program: Enrollment opens March 2 at 6 a.m., the Summer Program Catalog will be available one week before enrollment opens.
• Before and After Care (BAC) Program: Enrollment for new families opens May 6 at 6 a.m.

These programs are very popular and fill up quickly. Please do not delay registering once enrollment opens.

Learn More & Apply to Summer Programs

Learn More & Apply to BAC

These events are usually announced closer to the start of the school year. You will receive communication from your student(s) school(s) as Back to School approaches.

Each school hosts a welcome event, sometimes called “Back to School,” “Meet the Teacher,” “Ice Cream Social,” etc.. Dates and RSVP links vary by school

If your student attended a Westfield school last year, you will be required to complete a 2026–2027 Enrollment Confirmation form at a later date. You should NOT complete a new student registration for any existing WWS student.

If your student is currently registered and will be advancing to a new school (middle or high school), you do not need to re-enroll as a new student. You will be required to complete a 2026–2027 Enrollment Confirmation form at a later date.

Use New Student Registration if your child is new to WWS or is entering Kindergarten.

Complete the registration process for one student and you will be prompted to register additional students.

There is no hard deadline or competition in registration, we have room for everyone and there are no wait lists. That being said, registering your student as soon as possible is ideal as we plan classes and allocate resources for the school year.

Please use the Interactive Boundary Map to search your address and view your assigned schools.

Yes. Documents can be uploaded during registration, emailed, or brought to your school for copying.

Please include any available Support Services Documentation (IEP/ILP/504 plan) when prompted during the registration form so our teams can plan appropriate support.

Yes. All incoming kindergarten students must participate in a 20-minute readiness screening. Screening sign-ups/dates vary by school. Please see step 2 in the “Kindergarten Registration Process” module for more information.

SafeVisitor is required for certain activities (like volunteering, classroom parties, and field trips). Many events (like conferences and performances) follow normal check-in procedures. See the SafeVisitor step in our new student registration processes for more information and the link.