The Connecticut Legislature has adjusted the birthdate cutoff for kindergarten enrollment. Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, children must turn 5 on or before September 1 to be eligible for kindergarten. Previously, the cutoff date was January 1. A child who does not meet the cutoff may still be admitted to kindergarten pursuant to Public Act 23-208 upon (1) a written request from the parent or guardian and (2) an assessment completed by the school that determines admitting the child to kindergarten would be developmentally appropriate.
Determining developmentally appropriate skills and behaviors for kindergarten is a complex process. As we look ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, families wishing to register a child who turns 5 after September 1, 2026, can do so by completing the online waiver request.
If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, 2026, you DO NOT need to complete this form.
Once you complete the waiver, your school principal will contact you to schedule your child’s assessment. Assessments will be held monthly, starting January 2026 through August 2026.
For additional information about preparing your child for kindergarten, please see the links below:
https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/school-readiness
https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/Parents-Guides-to-Student-Success/kindergarten
To access the waiver form and learn more, visit: https://www.windsorct.org/page/new-kindergarten-age-requirement.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal if you have any questions.
This Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Windsor Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a public forum, which will open a series of meetings related to budget planning for the 2026-2027 academic year. The public forum will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. If you would like to attend, please review the special listening instructions and meeting agendas.
Windsor High School will open at 9:35 AM.
Sage Park Middle School will open at 10:05 AM.
Elementary Schools and Pre-K programs will open at 10:40 AM.
Tree House Programs will open at 8:00 AM.
Don't forget - today is a district-wide early release day. Please see the attached calendar for reference.
Our Mobile Classroom is ready for Cool Math Cruising starting Monday, 11/17. Cool Math Cruising consists of two programs on Mondays and Thursdays focused on fun activities reinforcing Fact Fluency, Geometry, and Measurement. Visit https://bit.ly/4lk39rT to learn about this free program and register.
Please note that there are no changes to student meal benefits as a result of the State SNAP benefit shutdown. Students will continue to receive school meals as usual, and current meal benefits will remain in place through the normal 30-day rollover period into the next school year.
We are also partnering with Weekend Wheels, a local program that provides additional food assistance to Windsor families. You may request their support directly by calling Windsor Social Services at 860.285.1839 or by visiting LP Wilson Community Center. Additionally, you may contact the Family Resource Coordinator at your child's school.
For additional local resources, please visit the Town of Windsor SNAP & Food Resources page or contact the Windsor Food & Fuel Bank.
As always, Windsor Public Schools remains committed to supporting our students and families. Together, we can make sure every child has what they need to thrive.
Halloween has passed. What does it mean? Winter is just around the corner! Set your clocks back one hour and read our Winter safety reminder to keep your kiddo warm and safe🧣❄️
