Registration Information for Preschool through Grade 12

Welcome to Thomaston Public Schools
We are excited to have you join us!

Registration is a two-part process. Step 1 proves your child is a resident of Thomaston, Connecticut. Step 2 enrolls your child in school.
This registration process and its forms are for all new students to Thomaston, including those enrolling in magnet schools.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 2024-2025 Preschool registration is closed (all classes are full).
If you are interested in registering your child for preschool in 2025-2026, the registration process will be reopened in early 2025.

STEP 1: Residency Information and Documents

The first step in the registration process is completing the Thomaston Public Schools Pre-Registration Form. This is form is required to register your child/children for enrollment in Thomaston Public Schools. Please complete the form accurately.

The online Thomaston Public Schools Pre-Registration Form must be completed by a custodial parent/guardian and approved before enrollment. Once the parent/guardian completes the Thomaston Public Schools Pre-Registration Form , the Centralized Registration Secretary will contact with the parent/guardian via email.

Required residency documents: Your Child's Birth Certificate A valid driver's license, passport or military photo ID must be presented in person at the registration appointment; and Required Residency Documents listed below: One (1) item from Category A, One (1) item from Category B*, One (1) item from Category C.

RESIDENCY DOCUMENTS SUMBITTED ARE REQUIRED TO BE LESS THAN 60 DAYS OLD AND MUST DISPLAY THE CHILD'S CURRENT THOMASTON ADDRESS
Category A MUST PROVIDE ONE	Category B MUST PROVIDE ONE*	Category C MUST PROVIDE ONE
Mortgage statement Lease/rental agreement -- must list student's name as resident, be unexpired signed by lessor/lessee and dated Property deed if no mortgage statement available Notarized landlord or homeowner letter acknowledging parent/guardian's and student's current residence if no lease exists, lease is expired or lease is weekly or month-to-month -- must list student's name as resident, be unexpired signed by lessor/lessee and dated	Electricity bill Natural Gas bill Telephone (landline only) bill Cable or Satellite bill Water bill	Unexpired automobile registration Voter registration Automobile insurance declaration page Homeowner's insurance declaration page Payroll stub Bank statement or credit card statement Court document with court signature/stamp Letter from any government agency W-2 Form Automobile tax bill Property tax bill

*If unable to provide one item from Category B, then you must provide two (2) items from Category C.

**Additional Information that may be required, such as but not limited to:

Residency Affidavit Forms:

Residency Affidavit of Parent/Guardian Form A (TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN) If student residing with ONE Parent/Guardian or BOTH Parents/Guardians
Residency Affidavit of Parent/Guardian Form B*** (TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN) If parent cannot provide proof of residency because their living arrangement is not through a lease, mortgage, or property title and the student is residing with the parent in the home of a non-parent Thomaston Resident --OR-- If the student is not residing with the parent and living with a non-parent Thomaston Resident
Residency Affidavit of Thomaston Resident Form C*** (TO BE COMPLETED BY NON-PARENT/GUARDIAN THOMASTON RESIDENT) If parent cannot provide proof of residency because their living arrangement is not through a lease, mortgage or property title and the student is residing with the parent in the home of a non-parent Thomaston Resident -- OR -- If the student is not residing with the parent and living with a non-parent Thomaston Resident

***Whenever Form B and Form C are used, proof of residency is required from the non-parent/guardian who is the Thomaston Resident.

STEP 2: Enrollment Documents and Information

Once your submitted form is reviewed, the Centralized Registration Secretary will contact you for a Registration Appointment. You will need to bring the information below with you to that appointment along with anything else the Centralized Registration Secretary requests.

What You Need for Your Registration Appointment

For All New Students:

Student’s Original Birth Certificate
Custodial Agreement (only if parents/guardians do not live together but share custody or if only one parent has sole custody)
State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment Record
Health Information and Parent Permissions Form (Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook, Acceptable Use Internet Permissions, Student Acceptable Use Internet Agreement, Permission to Photograph, Local Field Trip, (FERPA) Directory of Information)
2023-2024 Parent-Student Handbook – Appendix A – Student Code of Conduct Form
Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Bus Route Change Request Form (3541.311 Exhibit)

Additional Information by Circumstance:

For New Preschool Students ONLY:
- Early Childhood Health Assessment Record (For children ages birth – Age 5)
- Preschool Lottery Application Information (Preschool Lottery Applications are accepted from January 1st to February 1st for the following school year; the Preschool Lottery Application link is emailed to parents/guardians who have proven residency in Thomaston, Connecticut)
For Students Transferring from Another School ONLY:
- Signed/Completed Permission to Release/Obtain Records Form
Other Forms or Documents:
Any other evidence, documents or forms requested by the Centralized Registration Secretary not listed above

Still Have Questions About Registration? Call or Email Us at Centralized Registration
Contact Person: Heather Boulanger- Centralized Registration Secretary	Contact Phone/Email: 860-283-3030 x14311 hboulanger@thomastonschools.org