Pre K:
if you have a child who is a Pawtucket resident and will be four years old by September 1st, you may enter your child’s name in a lottery to receive one year of free, high-quality preschool education through the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten Program. You must submit an online application no later than July 6th in order to be part of this lottery. You can complete an online application at the RI Department of Education’s website (www.ride.ri.gov) or pick up a paper application at: Children’s Friend and Service (13 Legion Drive), Dr. Daycare (25 Thornley Street), Heritage Park YMCA (333 Roosevelt Avenue), and Pawtucket School Department (286 Main Street) Paper applications need to be submitted to any State Pre-K site by July 2nd. If you have any questions or need more information about the lottery or the Rhode Island Pre-K Program, please email RIPre-K@ride.ri.gov.
Kindergarten:
All children entering the Pawtucket School Department for the first time in the fall of 2021 should register at this time. Children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2021 to enter Kindergarten. Children now attending Kindergarten outside of the Pawtucket School Department,but who will enter 1st grade in Pawtucket in September, 2021, should also register.
The following documents are required to register your child for school:
· Proof of Residency: Bank statement, health insurance statement, payroll stub,
federal, state or local government correspondence, car insurance bill, utility bill, lease (choose three).
* All proof of residency documents must be current (within 30 days) and have your name, date and address visible.
· Original Birth Certificate or Passport
· Parent Photo ID (license or passport)
· Health information requirements: Up to date immunization records along with the current physical, vision screening and lead screening documentation.
Follow this link to the registration website:
https://sites.google.com/psdri.net/pawtucketschooldepartment/central-registration
