Please spread the word… Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! For the best chance of getting into your preferred school, please register by Friday, February 28.
How to register if you already have a student in PreK and a PowerSchool account –
Please log into PowerSchool, click on your PreK student’s name in the upper left hand corner, and then scroll down and click where it says “Forms” and then scroll to the right and down where it says “Kindergarten Registration for PreK Students” and click on “PK0. Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26 school year”. You will have many forms to complete, but many will be pre-filled from this school year.
How to Register if you are new to BSD and do not have a PowerSchool account –
You will need to first pre-register. You will then receive an automated email with next steps, including instructions on how to create a PowerSchool account (or add a new student to your existing account) and get fully registered!
How do we determine which elementary school a student will attend?
Where a student attends PreK has no bearing on where they may attend kindergarten. We ask families to indicate their first, second, and third choice school. Enrollment is ultimately determined by school capacity or how many spots are available in schools, and if necessary, these factors: 1) Siblings. What elementary schools do any sisters or brothers attend? We try to keep families together if we can. 2) Family Income (magnet schools only). We want our schools to be as representative as possible of all families in the Burlington community. 3) Proximity. What schools are close to where you live? Please note that middle school placement is based upon your home address and is not based on where your child attends elementary school.
How long does registration run?
Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens on January 2, 2025, and closes on February 28, 2025*, with school placement notification sent out no later than the week of April 14, 2025. If there are more First Choice registrations than there are spots, we will look at families’ Second and Third Choices. When a student does not receive their First Choice school, a BSD employee will contact the family to discuss their options for schools.
*Applications received after February 28, 2025, will be considered based upon available space. Registration for the current 2024-25 school year is open on a rolling basis.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Champlain School is a learning environment that believes ALL students can achieve their best personal outcomes both academically and socially. Champlain’s faculty, families, and community partners plant and harvest together in our school gardens and cook healthy treats in our classrooms with a mobile kitchen. Students learn in our forest and outdoor classroom and especially enjoy our annual fall Harvest Fest and community-focused events. Located in the South End of Burlington at 800 Pine Street, Champlain serves approximately 333 students PreK-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit champlain.bsdvt.org. Feel free to contact Principal Joe Resteghini at 802-864-8477 or jrestegh@bsdvt.org, or check out the Champlain Community Facebook Page to get a sense of community and read the weekly newsletters and updates. Champlain School, where All are welcome.
C.P. Smith Elementary School serves approximately 260 PreK-5th grade students. Located on Ethan Allen Parkway in the New North End, we have worked hard to build a learning community that is respectful, responsible, and safe for all who come through our doors since 1959. We offer equal amounts of academic rigor and joy in a wide variety of hands-on learning activities. A focus on science, the environment and place-based education engages students in learning using the Ethan Allen Woods, the Community Sailing Center, Star Base, Shelburne Museum, and Shelburne Farms and other exciting venues in our area as extended classrooms. C.P. Smith serves a diverse population of students and strives to make sure each one of our students becomes an inquisitive learner and contributing citizen. We engage parents and guardians as vital partners in the education of their children. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit smith.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Len Phelan at 864-8479 or lphelan@bsdvt.org.
Edmunds Elementary School is a PreK-5 school serving approximately 250 students. We work to provide an exciting and engaging school experience that balances developmental needs with academics. We are excited about our research-based literacy program, which is used around the world, which successfully meets the needs of all young children through sound, sight, motion and stories. Walking field trips provide our students with access to the Flynn Theater, Fletcher Free Library, Echo Science Center, UVM, North Beach, Centennial Woods, as well as exploring geological formations along Lake Champlain. To learn more about what is happening at EES visit our website at ees.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Kolby Snellenberger at 864-8473 or ksnellen@bsdvt.org.
John J. Flynn Elementary: Flynn School is a strong, community-based school where adults, parents and staff consistently focus on meeting the various needs of all students, helping them learn, play and laugh. It is a professional community that partners with a wide range of community organizations to support and enrich student learning. Some examples of our community partnerships include: ECHO Center, VT National Guard Starbase Program, Very Merry Theater, Burlington Community Sailing Center and the Flynn Theater. Located at 1645 North Avenue in the New North End of Burlington, Flynn serves approximately 330 Pre-K through 5th grade students. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit flynn.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Sally Hayes at 864-8478 or shayes@bsdvt.org.
IAA’s mission is to explore academic knowledge through intentional art experiences. Our diverse community collaborates and celebrates the world through meaningful learning and creative self-expression as we prepare students for success in the 21st Century. Designed to be a magnet school, students learn through the lens of the four art forms: movement, drama, music and visual arts. Core partners include the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington City Arts, Young Tradition, Lake Champlain Chamber Music Festival, and Middlebury College. Located at 6 Archibald Street in the Old North End of Burlington, we serve approximately 250 students grades Pre-K-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit iaa.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Mattie Scheidt at 864-8475 or mscheidt@bsdvt.org. You can also check out IAA’s Facebook Community or Instagram page.
At Sustainability Academy, we learn together to gain the knowledge, skills, and habits of responsible community members. We make a difference by creating social, environmental, and economic justice in our community and world. SA is a magnet school that uses the curriculum lens of sustainability and prioritizes place-based and project-based learning. Education for Sustainability comes to life through SA’s learning environment. We use geothermal energy to heat and cool our building and solar panels to help power our school! Additionally, at SA we have a thriving school garden that each of our classes use to cultivate fruits, flowers, and vegetables as a part of our curriculum. SA’s core partner is Shelburne Farms, which hosts all SA students for learning trips each school year. Located at 123 North Street in the Old North End of Burlington, SA serves approximately 195 students in grades PreK-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit sa.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Nina Oropeza at 864-8480 or noropeza@bsdvt.org.
KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSIONS!
Questions about kindergarten and the registration process? There are several ways to learn more about what kindergarten looks like in Burlington and about registration. Throughout the winter we will be holding kindergarten information sessions at various PreK sights, at individual schools.
Thursday, 1/23, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Thursday, 2/13, 6:00-6:30 p.m (followed by an optional PTO meeting)
800 Pine Street. Please call the school at 802-864-8477 to let us know you are coming!
Monday 1/13, 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/22, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 1/29, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 2/4, 8:15 a.m.
Thursday, 2/13, 4:00 p.m.
332 Ethan Allen Pkwy. Please call the school at 802-864-8479 to let us know you are coming!
Friday, 1/24, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, 1/28, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 2/5, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 2/12, 3:00 p.m.
299 Main Street. Please call the school at 802-864-8473 to let us know you are coming!
Tuesday, 1/14, 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 1/23, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 2/12, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 2/19, 12:30 p.m.
Our school at 6 Archibald St. is being renovated so visits will be at our temporary PreK and K location at the former Sara Holbrook at 66 North Ave.
Please call the school at 802-864-8475 to inform us you are coming!
Tuesday, 1/7, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, 1/9, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 1/13, 8:00 a.m.
Thursday, 1/23, 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 2/6, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, 2/17, 3:15 p.m.
1645 North Ave. Please call the school at 802-864-8478 to let us know you are coming!
Tuesday, 1/7, 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, 1/14, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 1/24, 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, 2/5, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 2/20, 8:30 a.m.
123 North St. Please call the school at 802-864-8480 to let us know you are coming.
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