Registration

 

Overview

The Westport Public Schools provide education to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in five elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Stepping Stones Preschool, which serves both special education and typical students, is a district-run alternative to the many private nursery schools serving Westport.

Residency Requirements

Permanent residency (physical presence with an intention to remain) in the Town of Westport is the primary requirement for enrollment in the Westport Public Schools. Living with a Westport resident - even a close relative - for the purpose of attending Westport schools is forbidden under Connecticut law and Westport Board of Education policy. Also in accordance with Connecticut school law, being a land owner, tax payer, or business owner in the Town of Westport does not confer residency privileges for school purposes.

Registration

Registration for residents new to Westport is conducted throughout the year. Please follow the steps below to register your student in the Westport Public Schools:

1. Consult the School Finder to determine which school serves your address
2. Fill out the new student registration form online for the appropriate school year. You may save your information and return to the form if needed.
   • Register for the 2025-2026 school year 
   • Register for the 2026-2027 school year
3. Once online registration has been submitted, the appropriate administrative assistant will reach out to you for the following documentation:

• Primary Proof of Residency:
  • A rental lease or proof of home ownership (deed, mortgage statement, current property tax bill)
• Secondary Proofs  of Residency (must be provided within one month of enrolling any new Westport student):
  • Two current utility bills (land line telephone, water, electric, gas, oil, or cable television - not cellphone)
  • A photo ID (CT driver's license or State ID card)
• Supplemental Documentation:
  • birth certificate
  • proof of immunization
  • medical records
  • cumulative transcript
  • School Specific Forms:

All elementary students must submit

• Student Records form 

Bedford Middle School students must submit

• Student Records form 
• New Student Course Selection form

Coleytown Middle School students must submit

• Student Records form 
• New Student Course Selection form

Staples High School Students Must Submit

• Supplemental forms included in the New Student Registration Packet and Information Guide

Future Residents

Many times families would like their children to attend school in Westport prior to the closing on their new Westport property. This is allowed under certain circumstances, and with certain stipulations:

• Future residents may provide a contract of purchase with closing date, a construction contract with anticipated move-in date, or a dated rental agreement. This contract or agreement must be signed and dated by both parties.
• Future residents must apply for admission through the Superintendent of Schools office.

Unusual Circumstances

Occasionally, circumstances arise that require a living arrangement different from those outlined above. In such cases, as with all changes in residence, your child's school office must be notified immediately. Legal documentation must then be completed through the Office of the Superintendent of Schools in order for the student to remain in school. Please contact Lisa Marriott at lmarriott@westportps.org or 203-341-1026 for more information.
 

Non-Resident Students

With the start of the 2000-2001 school year, the Westport Public Schools stopped accepting new non-resident tuition students, except for the children of Board of Education employees, and special education students placed by their school districts through the Special Education department.

Arrangements for foreign students must be made through the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.