Hi Friend,

We hope you're well and continue to stay safe and healthy.

With all Massachusetts schools closed through at least May 4, we know you have questions about how to register your child for school in the fall. Here's our School Registration Guide during the COVID-19 outbreak.

How to Register for Boston Public Schools

For grades K0, K1, 6, 7 and 9: 

• Assignment notifications were sent by email on March 27 for students who registered during the first priority registration period (Jan 6 - 31, 2020) for enrollment in grades K0, K1, 6, 7 & 9 in September 2020.
• Confirm your seat: bostonpublicschools.org/rsvp or call 617-635-9010.

• The second priority registration period for K2 and all other grades that began on February 10 has been extended until further notice. 
• All Boston Public Schools Welcome Centers are currently closed but you can start your registration process for your student for BPS by pre-registering here. 
• Schedule an appointment here to complete the registration process over the phone at a time that works for you OR call 617-635-9010 to register by phone with a registration specialist.
• Registration specialists are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How to Enroll at Boston Charter Public Schools

Charter public school lotteries took place on March 10, 2020.

• Please log into SchoolMint (where you completed your Boston Charter Public School application online) to review your lottery results, including offers and waitlist status.
• Some charter schools have started offering online open houses and virtual school tours. View our list of online open houses here. (Please check back often as this list will be updated regularly.)

Private School Applications

Please contact the individual schools to which you applied for more information about offers and enrollment.

METCO Spring Lottery

New applications for Boston resident students entering grades K through 10 are being accepted from March 23 to April 30, 2020.

• Complete the METCO application form online to receive a lottery number.
• You can upload your required documents from any phone or computer.
• If you have questions, the METCO Enrollment Team is available by phone or email.

Get School Registration Updates by Text

As we receive any updates about how COVID-19 might impact ongoing school enrollment or registration processes already in progress, we'll also notify families via text. Text "SCHOOL" to 33777 to get school registration alerts on your phone. 

Home Learning Resources for Families

We know students across the state are receiving very different levels of educational support at home right now. We have compiled a list of vetted resources to help you continue your child's learning at home — including resources for English language learners and students with special education needs — and will update this list continuously. 

Be well,
Latoya Gayle, Executive Director
Boston School Finder