• Welcome to Kindergarten!

  2025-2026 Anticipated Dates
  
  

• December 2024: A letter from Wayland's Superintendent and a 2025-2026 Kindergarten Brochure was mailed home to those families that have children that will be 5 years of age by 8/31/2025, based upon Census data obtained from our Town Clerk.  
  
  January 2025: Kindergarten Information (zoom) session was presented by our elementary school principals to introduce families to our Kindergarten program on Tuesday, January 7 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM

• Zoom Recording from 1/7/25 Meeting
  Slide Deck from 1/7/25 Meeting

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  For those families interested in the Spanish Immersion program, required Spanish Immersion Information (zoom) sessions will take place on Tuesday, January 14 from 7:00 - 7:45 PM, Zoom link (Meeting ID: 232 469 1198) and on Wednesday, January 15 from 10:45 - 11:30 AM, Zoom link (Meeting ID: 232 469 1198)
  

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• Please note: In order to participate in the Spanish Immersion lottery, a parent/caregiver MUST attend one of the two Spanish Immersion information sessions.
  
  February 2025: Kindergarten Pre-Registration opens on this web page. 
  
  March 2025: School bus registration opens online.
  
  April 2025: Kindergarten school assignments are emailed to families and online enrollment opens.
  
  

2024-2025 School Year

2024-2025 Wayland Kindergarten Information

Kindergarten Information Meeting Zoom Recording (January 9, 2024)
Kindergarten Information Meeting Slide Deck
School Assignment & Registration Email from David Fleishman
Checklist: Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration:

Checklist: Kindergarten Registration
Town of Wayland School Districting Map
School Bus Transportation Information & Registration
Out-of-School Time Options in Wayland
BASE Registration Information
RecPass Registration

Questions?

Lisa Raftery
Kindergarten Registration
508-358-3758
[email protected]

Kindergarten General Information:

Below you will find general information regarding the Wayland Kindergarten programs, which include:

* Full Day Kindergarten program runs from 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. with an early dismissal on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. The full day kindergarten program is a fee-based program. The current tuition for Full Day is $2,700, but based upon the outcome of the May Town Meeting, this cost may incorporated into the town/school budget.

* Spanish Immersion program is a full day option that runs from 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. with an early dismissal on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. This program is also fee-based and the current tuition is $2,700, but based upon the outcome of the May Town Meeting, this cost may incorporated into the town/school budget. The Spanish Immersion program is 90% Spanish, 10% English and has 3 Goals:  Academic Achievement, Bilingual and Biliterate, Cultural Competence. Enrollment in this program is decided by a lottery, choosing from students whose parents attend a Spanish Immersion Program Meeting.

After School Care Options:

BASE Program: Full Day Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion and Wayland students in grades K-5 may apply for enrollment in the BASE program which runs from dismissal of full day kindergarten to 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.  All BASE programs are fee-based and are enrolled on a space-available basis. Enrollment procedures, Policies, Fees and Contact information: BASE Information

RecPass Program: Full Day Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion and Wayland students in grades K-5 may enroll in age-appropriate activities led by professionals with expertise in each subject matter. Program enrollment includes bus transportation from each elementary school to program location (Town Building): Recreation Department

School's Out Wayland: Full Day Kindergarten, Spanish Immersion and Wayland students in grades K-5 may attend the School's Out Wayland program to explore nature, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories. Program enrollment includes bus transportation from each elementary school to program location (Camp Chickami). Only 5-day schedules available: YMCA's School's Out Wayland

Helpful Pages:

English Learners Program: Available for students who live in homes in which a language other than English is spoken. Instructional learning plan created in collaboration with teachers. District Contacts and Parent Advisory Council Involvement Opportunities: English Learners

Financial Assistance: Review Financial Assistance Program Overview, Participating Programs (including Full Day Kindergarten, BASE, Transportation, Pegasus): Program Overview, Application

Lunch / Food Service Information: Payment Options, Free and Reduced Price School Lunch Program, Menus: Food Services

METCO Program: About, Calendar, Involvement Opportunities, Transportation: Wayland METCO

SEPAC: The Wayland Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is the parent advisory council for children with special needs. SEPAC sponsors general open meetings to educate and inform parents about topics that affect them and their children. To read more about SEPAC or to join and add your name to the mailing list: SEPAC

School Bus Information: Registration, Fees, Schedules: Student Transportation

School eNewsletters: Select your school, BASE, Pegasus and Superintendent updates: 

School eNews

Spanish Immersion Program: Goals, Program Overview: Spanish Immersion Information

Last Updated: 12/12/2024