Norwood Public Schools Student Registration Information

In order to register your child for school in the Norwood Public Schools, the forms found below are required. Click here for translated forms. There are also specific age requirements for enrollment.

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Preschool Age Requirements - Yes Online Registration:

Preschool is a FEE-BASED Program.
Please visit the Preschool webpage for information on registration for the LMPA, students must be 3 years old by August 31 of the year participating.
There is no fee for students whose IEP makes them eligible for the program.
The school will contact you to have you start Online Registration in Aspen.

Kindergarten Age Requirements - Yes Online Registration:

Children living in Norwood who are 5 years old by August 31 of the year participating may enroll in Kindergarten at the Willett Early Childhood Center.
Kindergarten Registration for 2023-2024 School Year is open.

Registration Process

If your child was not enrolled at a Norwood Public School (i.e. homeschooled, private school), then you MUST register Online through Aspen.

1. If you are new to the district, you must request an Aspen Family Portal Account

Watch this video!

You need to request an Aspen account using a computer or Chromebook. It will not work on a phone or mobile device.

2. Pre-register your child online through Aspen

Watch this video!

Families registering for Kindergarten or Little Mustangs Preschool Academy (LMPA) - Choose Willett Early Childhood Center as your school.

You want the middle widget box shown in the screenshot below.

You must complete Online Registration using a computer or Chromebook. It will not work on a phone or mobile device.

3. Registration Appointment to bring in the necessary paperwork for registration

The Central Registrar will contact families to schedule an appointment to complete the registration when your child's Status changes to "In Process"and Workflow Phase changes to "Awaiting final approval."

4. The school will contact you with information about your child's first day

Do not send your child to school until they have told you what the start date is.

Required Forms to Bring to Appointment

Copy of Birth Certificate, original Passport, or Visa
Health History Form - one for each student.
Proof of Residency - please read this form carefully
Residency Affidavit (only if applicable)
Parental notice for one time consent to allow the school district to access MassHealth (Medicaid) benefits
- Read the Letter from the School Nurse Leader and check one of the options
- Read the DESE Consent form, sign the bottom, and fill out your child's information
Recent physical examination and up-to-date immunizations (see grade level specific information below)
Registration for Kindergarten - please fill out this Questionnaire
Parent/Guardian Photo Identification
In addition, each school may ask for additional information.

Applicable forms may be printed off and completed. If you do not have access to a computer or printer, the forms are available at the Central Registrar.