Student Enrollment

1.  ENROLL ONLINE:

The online enrollment application MUST be completed before making an appointment to finalize enrollment. If you need computer access, computers are available by appointment at Central Office call 860-739-3966 ext. 5628.

Click here to begin enrollment process.

 2.  SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH DOCUMENTATION AT CENTRAL OFFICE TO FINALIZE ENROLLMENT

Once you have completed the online enrollment application and submitted it, call 860-739-3966 ext. 5628 or email enrollment@elpsk12.org to schedule an appointment to finalize the enrollment. (Your appointment will be cancelled if the online enrollment is not completed within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment.)  A parent or legal guardian must appear to enroll any minor student. The following documents will be required to enroll your child(ren):

Documentation Required To Complete The Enrollment Process:

All originals will be returned to the parent/guardian. If you are missing any of the required documents listed, your child will not be enrolled and another appointment will be required to complete the enrollment process.

Proof of Age:

• Official original birth certificate is required. If not available, a passport will be accepted.

Proof of Residency:

1st:(required)

• a current signed lease/rental or sales agreement/deed

2nd & 3rd (choose 2 from below list):

• Parent’s valid Connecticut driver’s license/ State ID with East Lyme address (will accept with change of address sticker on back)
• Two (2) of the following statements with the parent’s name and East Lyme address: Current utility/water/sewer/cable/phone/ bank with East Lyme address - *these 2 statements can only be used for as one proof
• Current East Lyme Town tax bill
• Current car/vehicle registration or car/home/renters insurance with current East Lyme address
• Current pay stub/letter from employer with current East Lyme address
• Current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address.

Health Documentation Required For Child to Attend School: 
No student will be permitted to enter the East Lyme Pubic Schools until evidence of adequate immunization/physical is provided.

• Health Assessment Record
• Immunization Record

 3. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH SCHOOL 

Please call the school your student will attend (identified during step 2 above) and schedule an appointment to visit school and/or meet with guidance counselor about student's schedule. No appointments will be scheduled at your student's school until after appointment to finalize the enrollment is completed at Central Office. Due to security, if you do not have an appointment, you will not be granted access to the school building. Here is a list of school registers.

All children turning five years of age on or before January 1, 2021 are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2020.  

The Kindergarten Enrollment Process

    1.  ENROLL ONLINE:

The online enrollment application MUST be completed before making an appointment to to finalize enrollment. If you need computer access, computers are available by appointment at Central Office call 860-739-3966 ext. 5628.

Click here to begin enrollment process.

    2.  SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH DOCUMENTATION AT CENTRAL  OFFICE TO FINALIZE ENROLLMENT:

Once you have completed the online enrollment process and submitted it, call 860-739-3966 ext. 5628 or email enrollment@elpsk12.org to schedule an appointment to finalize enrollment. (Your appointment will be cancelled if the online enrollment is not completed within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment.)  A parent or legal guardian must appear to enroll any minor student. The following documents will be required to enroll your child(ren):

Documentation Required To Complete The Enrollment Process:

All originals will be returned to the parent/guardian. If you are missing any of the required documents listed, your child will not be enrolled and another appointment will be required to complete enrollment.

Proof of Age:

• Official original birth certificate is required. If not available, a passport will be accepted.

Proof of Residency:

1st (required):

• A current signed lease/rental or sales agreement/deed

2nd & 3rd Proof (choose 2 from below list):

• Parent’s valid Connecticut driver’s license/ State ID with East Lyme address (will accept with change of address sticker on back)
• Two (2) of the following statements with the parent’s name and East Lyme address: Current utility/water/sewer/cable/phone/ bank with East Lyme address - *these 2 statements can only be used for as one proof
• Current East Lyme Town tax bill
• Current car/vehicle registration or car/home/renters insurance with East Lyme address
• Current pay stub/letter from employer with current East Lyme address
• Current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address.

Health Documentation Required For Child to Attend School: No student will be permitted to enter the East Lyme Pubic Schools until evidence of adequate immunization/physical is provided.

• Health Assessment Record
• Immunization Record

Click to download Kindergarten Questionnaire.

It is the policy of the East Lyme Board of education not to discriminate on the basis or race, color, religious creed, age, physical disability or sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or mental disorder in any of its educational activities or employment policies.

Enrollment in the Integrated Preschool program at Lillie B. Haynes is limited. 

The program is part of our continuum of services for students ages 3 to 5 for whom special education services are required and for peer role models who have applied and been accepted.

Peer role models are chosen via an application and lottery process on an annual basis. If your student has been accepted as a peer role model you may complete the registration process.

Applications for peer role models are accepted from March to June of each school year. Click here to view the application to apply.

Please note that this program does not offer open enrollment.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s development, please click here for the link for further information.

The Preschool Enrollment Process for Accepted Students Only

    1.  ENROLL ONLINE:

The online enrollment application MUST be completed before making an appointment to to finalize enrollment. If you need computer access, computers are available by appointment at Central Office call 860-739-3966 ext. 5628.

If your student has been accepted into the Integrated Preschool Program 

click here

to begin the online enrollment process.

    2.  SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH DOCUMENTATION AT CENTRAL OFFICE TO FINALIZE ENROLLMENT:

Once you have completed the online enrollment process and submitted it, call 860-739-3966 ext. 5628 or email enrollment@elpsk12.org to schedule an appointment to finalize enrollment. (Your appointment will be cancelled if the online enrollment is not completed within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment.)  A parent or legal guardian must appear to enroll any minor student. The following documents will be required to enroll your child(ren):

Documentation Required To Complete The Enrollment Process:

All originals will be returned to the parent/guardian. If you are missing any of the required documents listed, your child will not be enrolled and another appointment will be required to complete enrollment.

Proof of Age:

• Official original birth certificate is required. If not available, a passport will be accepted.

Proof of Residency:

1st (required):

• A current signed lease/rental or sales agreement/deed

2nd & 3rd Proof (choose 2 from below list):

• Parent’s valid Connecticut driver’s license/ State ID with East Lyme address (will accept with change of address sticker on back)
• Two (2) of the following statements with the parent’s name and East Lyme address: Current utility/water/sewer/cable/phone/ bank with East Lyme address - *these 2 statements can only be used for as one proof
• Current East Lyme Town tax bill
• Current car/vehicle registration or car/home/renters insurance with East Lyme address
• Current pay stub/letter from employer with current East Lyme address
• Current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address.

Health Documentation Required For Child to Attend School: No student will be permitted to enter the East Lyme Pubic Schools until evidence of adequate immunization/physical is provided.

• Health Assessment Record
• Immunization Record

Click to download Preschool Questionnaire.

It is the policy of the East Lyme Board of education not to discriminate on the basis or race, color, religious creed, age, physical disability or sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or mental disorder in any of its educational activities or employment policies.

Yes, for each new student entering the East Lyme Public Schools the online application must be completed and proof of residency, student age & health/immunization documents must be provided at your appointment.

Most utility/cable/phone companies will provide a verification letter stating that an account has been opened in your name at your new East Lyme address. This letter could be accepted as your utility bill requirement. If you can access your statement or account verification online this could also be accepted. Please remember 2 statements can only be used as one proof of residency.

If you go to our local East Lyme Police Department with proof you have moved(closing disclosure, lease, etc.) they will provide you the sticker for the back of your driver's license/state id. This will allow you to add your new East Lyme address to the back of your license/id this could be accepted.

The enrollment/registration process can be completed without the physical form. This form can be brought directly to your child's school at a later date. Please keep in mind that your child cannot begin/attend school/classes until this form has been received and verified by the school nurse.

Click to download Health Assessment Record form.

Click to download Immunization Requirements.

Please click on the link below to download the Statement of Residency for Living with Family Member/Other. This form must be completed and notarized.
The East Lyme resident that you are living with would need to attend the registration appointment & provide the following items:

1. Proof of Residency

1st (required):

• A current signed lease/rental or sales agreement/deed

2nd & 3rd  (choose 2 from below list):

• Parent’s valid Connecticut driver’s license/ State ID with East Lyme address (will accept with change of address sticker on back)
• Two (2) of the following statements with the parent’s name and East Lyme address: Current utility/water/sewer/cable/phone/ bank with East Lyme address - *these 2 statements can only be used for as one proof
• Current East Lyme Town tax bill
• Current car/vehicle registration or car/home/renters insurance with East Lyme address
• Current pay stub/letter from employer with current East Lyme address
• Current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address. and o Completed Statement of Residency

2. A letter stating: 

• that the reason the family is residing with them;
• length of time the family is expected to reside with them;
• number of nights per week/month the family is at this address

3. Completed & Notarized Statement of Residency for Living with Family/Other

The East Lyme Enrolling Family provides two proofs from the list above (#2) with there name & current East Lyme address.

Click to download Statement of Residency for Living with Family Member/Other

School Records Release Form for New Enrollees is what East Lyme requires to request records from student's previous school.

Click to download the School Records Release Form for New Enrollees.

If you have a child enrolled in the East Lyme Public Schools and are moving please contact Stacey Muscarella for an appointment at 860-739-3966 ext. 5628 or email stacey.muscarella@elpsk12.org to have your residency updated. After your updated residency has been finalized, transportation will be contacted to update bus stop. Please note that bus changes due to updating of residency can take up to 48 hours, after residency has been finalized.

You will need to provide updated  Proof of Residency from list below & complete Statement of Residency

1st Proof (required):

• A current signed lease/rental or sales agreement/deed

2nd & 3rd Proof (choose 2 from below list):

• Parent’s valid Connecticut driver’s license/ State ID with East Lyme address (will accept with change of address sticker on back)
• Two (2) of the following statements with the parent’s name and East Lyme address: Current utility/water/sewer/cable/phone/ bank with East Lyme address - *these 2 statements can only be used for as one proof
• Current East Lyme Town tax bill
• Current car/vehicle registration or car/home/renters insurance with East Lyme address
• Current pay stub/letter from employer with current East Lyme address
• Current proof of government benefits (disability, Medicare, Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program, SNAP) or other government correspondence showing an address. and o Completed Statement of Residency

Click to download Statement of Residency form.

If you are moving or withdrawing your student from the East Lyme school district, you will need to complete a Student Withdrawal form and submit it to your child's school.

Click to download Student Withdrawal form.

All students entering the school system are required to have the following immunizations:

• DTaP: At least 4 doses. The last dose must be given on or after the 4th birthday.
• Polio: At least 3 doses. The last dose must be given on or after the 4th birthday.
• MMR: 2 doses separated by at least 28 days, first dose on or after the 1st birthday.
• Hepatitis B: At least 3 doses, last dose given on or after 24 weeks of age. 
• Varicella: 2 doses separated by at least 3 months, first dose on or after the 1st birthday, OR verification of the disease.
• Hib: 1 dose on or after 1st birthday for children less than 5 years old.
• Pneumococcal: 1 dose on or after 1st birthday for children less than 5 years old.
• Hepatitis A: 2 doses given 6 calendar months apart, first dose on or after the 1st birthday.

All new entering students must provide proof of a physical within one year of the date of entry.

Click to download Health Assessment Record form.

Click to download Immunization Requirements.

Yes, East Lyme Public School accepts non-resident students on a tuition basis. 

Please review Board of Education policy and complete Non-Resident Tuition Request form. 

Click to download Non-Resident Tuition Request form.

Click to download BOE Policy.

Request for Bus Stop Change

Note: Bus stops are normally changed for safety reasons only. We do not change stops based on the proximity of the stop to your residence, the parents ability to see their child at the stop, the fact that the bus passes your house to get to the stop, the bus stops at a stop sign close to your house, the lack of a
sidewalk, or that it may be dark outside.

As always, we do our best to accommodate the needs of all students while maintaining the highest level of safety. A bus stop change request form must be completed for any request to change a bus stop. Please return the completed form to East Lyme Public Schools, PO Box 220, East Lyme CT 06333. Once the completed request has been received, it will be reviewed and you will be notified of a decision. Any changes that are implemented will take 72 hours to take effect.

Click to download Bus Stop Change Request form.

Parent Responsibilities: Parents are responsible for the safety and supervision of their children from the time the children leave home in the morning until they board the bus, and at the end of the day from the time their children depart the bus until they arrive home.

ELPS Transportation Policy and Regulation

East Lyme Board of Education Transportation Policy Regulations state that students enrolled in elementary have a maximum walking distance of one mile and students enrolled in middle and high school have a maximum walking distance of one and a half miles.

Click here to view  - Transportation - Policy 3541

Click here to view - Transportation - Regulation 3541 

Click to download Bus Accident/Incident Report Form

Yes, East Lyme Public Schools’ Before and After School programs and Extended Day programs have been recognized as some of the best programs on the shoreline. A single fee structure and a common schedule for all District programs have been developed and we believe that the fees and the schedule continue to be competitive with community programs of similar care. The fees reflect the quality programs your children have been or will be receiving in the coming months and years.

Before & After School Care Handbook

Before & After School Care Program Information (including costs)

Before & After School Care Registration Form

Below is information and the application for free & reduced lunch. 

Click to download Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Application

Click to access School Meals USDA Translated Applications

Click to download Free and Reduced-Price Lunch FAQ

Click to download SNAP Information

Please consider purchasing this important insurance policy for your child or children.  We have seen too many instances where parents or guardians have been surprised to learn that students are not covered for accidents that happen in school. This insurance is especially important to purchase if you do not have health insurance or have limited insurance coverage. Your child’s safety is our most important concern and we are proud of our record here in East Lyme. 

Click to download information about Voluntary Student Accident Insurance.

Click to download Husky Information Flyer.

Yes, East Lyme Public School does have a preschool. The East Lyme Integrated Preschool Program is a district program located at Lillie B. Haynes Elementary School. It serves children ages three to five years of age from East Lyme with special needs and their typically developing peers.

Click here for more information about East Lyme Integrated Preschool.