Kindergarten registration is now done online. 

This page will guide you through the registration and enrollment process for Kindergarten. Children turning 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2024 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Even if your child is currently enrolled in a LPS Preschool program, you still need to register for Kindergarten.

LPS Kindergarten Program

Watch this video to learn more about the Lowell Public Schools Kindergarten program. 

Before You Register:

• Identify three school choices. Lowell is split into two zones – Zone 1 and Zone 2. You may select a school in the zone where you live, or you may select one of the citywide schools. Please refer to the zone map and zone chart for more details.
  
  
• Consider the starting and ending times for each school, as well as your needs for before and after school care.
  
  
• Gather documents needed for registration including:
  
  
  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Child's fully updated immunization record, and a current physical exam (dated within one year of enrollment date)
  • Photo ID of parent/guardian registering the child
  • Proof of residency (copy of current utility bill, lease, or mortgage that is dated within the last thirty days)
     
    • If you are living with a Lowell resident, you will need to complete a third party affidavit. Please have a conversation with us if you are unable to produce sufficient documentation or if your housing is insecure. We abide by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Please use this link for more information on third party affidavits and McKinney-Vento.

        

• Registrations are processed Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm, however registrations can be submitted online at any time.
  
  
• We encourage families to register during the 1st round of registration. While we can't guarantee placement in your preferred school, being eligible for the 1st lottery increases your chances of getting the seat of your choice. There are decreasing odds of receiving a seat in the 2nd and 3rd lotteries.

There are three ways to submit the online registration form. 

1. Registration via Computer: Clicking on this link will take you to the Aspen registration portal. You will need to create an account with Aspen before entering your child’s information. For help with creating an account, click here. Please note that registration is only compatible with a desktop or laptop computer and not available for a smart phone or tablet at this time.
   
   
2. Registration In-Person: Come to the Family Resource Center, located at 151 Merrimack Street, to use a computer and fill out the form. The Family Resource Center is open Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm each day. Please note that the latest a walk-in registration can be started is 3:15pm.
   
   
3. Schedule an Appointment: You can schedule an appointment with a staff member that will assist you with your registration form. For this option, please call 978-674-4321 or email familyresourcecenter@lowell.k12.ma.us.

Registration Video Tutorials

Creating an Aspen Account (1st time users)

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Online Registration Instructions

• English
• Portuguese
• Spanish

Families can also call 978-674-4321 to discuss any need for support or accommodation.

Once you fill out the registration form, you will receive a follow-up email from the Family Resource Center informing you of the status of your registration.
 

FRC Enrollment Clerk Contact Information

• Lina Faria - Phone: 978-674-2071 Email: linafaria@lowell.k12.ma.us
  
  
• Estela Fernandes - Phone: 978-674-2073 Email: efernandes@lowell.k12.ma.us
   
• Lynn Moran - Phone: 978-674-2074 Email: lmoran@lowell.k12.ma.us
  
  
• Marie Santos - Phone: 978-674-2072 Email: msantos@lowell.k12.ma.us