If you have a child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2019, it is time to register them now for Kindergarten!
2019/2020 Pre-K registration is now also open for students who will be three years of age, or older, by September 1, 2019.
REGISTER HERE TODAY or learn more below. New Student registration for elementary schools closes February 22, 2019.
How do we determine which elementary school a student will attend?
The Burlington School District has a number of 5-Star Pre-k options available and six excellent elementary schools that families can choose from when registering their children.
We ask families to indicate a first, second and third choice school for their children. 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.
Please read below to learn more about our elementary schools (or visit our Pre-K page for information on those programs). Once you’ve learned about our schools, use that information to help you rank your preferences for which schools you would like your children to attend when you register online.
Elementary registration for the 2019-20 school year closes on February 22, 2019, with school placement notification sent out the week of April 1, 2019. 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 district employee will contact the family to discuss their options for schools.* Applications received after February 22, 2019, will be considered based upon available space.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT KINDERGARTEN AND THE REGISTRATION PROCESS?
Learn about the day in the life of a kindergartener. Join us at an information session in your community. Hear from kindergarten teachers, talk to our Preschool director, and ask questions with the registration team. Join us on the following dates:
- Wed 1/16 1:30-2:30 at Flynn Elementary 1645 North Ave, Burlington, VT 05408
- Thur 1/24 11:00-12:00 at Champlain Elementary 800 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Thur 2/7- 12:00-1:00 at the Janet S. Munt Room 4344, 20 Allen St, Burlington, VT 05401
- Fri. 2/8 9:00-10:00 at Ira Allen Pre-School 150 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Please RSVP, to attend any one of the meetings, by calling Aryn at 864-8463 or emailing alamos@bsdvt.org prior to the date of the event.
Edmunds Elementary is also hosting a “Sneak Peek Pizza Party” at 5:30 PM on January 24: Come see the Kindergarten classrooms, meet current Kindergarten parents, play with other children and eat some pizza. Please call Trish Palmer at 802-864-8473 to RSVP or ask questions.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Champlain’s mission is to provide opportunities for students to achieve their personal best, become responsible and productive citizens, and embrace lifelong learning. Striving for academic excellence in our caring, diverse learning community represents our highest ideal. 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. Our students learn in our forest and outdoor classroom, and especially enjoy our annual fall Harvest Fest. Located in the South End of Burlington at 800 Pine Street, Champlain serves approximately 300 students K-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit champlain.bsdvt.org, where you can read the principal’s blog and Champlain’s Family Handbook. Feel free to contact Principal Dr. Dorinne Dorfman at 864-8477 or ddorfman@bsdvt.org.
C.P. Smith Elementary School is a Grades K-5 school of approximately 280 students located on Ethan Allen Parkway in Burlington’s New North End. Since 1959, we have worked hard to build a learning community that is respectful, responsible, and safe for all who come through our doors. We offer equal amounts of academic rigor and joy in a wide variety of hands-on learning activities. A focus on science and the environment engages students in learning using the Ethan Allen Woods, the Community Sailing Center, Star Base, Shelburne Museum, and Shelburne Farms and other exciting venues as extended classrooms. C.P. Smith serves a diverse population of students and strives to make sure each one becomes an inquisitive learner and contributing citizen. We engage parents and guardians as vital partners in the education of their children. All are welcome at our Friday Community Meetings from 8:10-8:30. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit smith.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Len Phelan at 864-8479 or lphelan@bsdvt.org.
Recognized as an Exemplar School by the State of Vermont for the third consecutive year for our achievements in our climate and academics, we work continuously to provide an exciting and engaging school experience that balances developmental needs with academics. When touring EES, you will encounter happy learners as we work to meet students where they are. We are excited about our research based literacy program that is used around the world that addresses successfully meets the needs of all young children through sound, sight, motion and stories. Walking field trips provide our students with ready access to the Flynn, the Fletcher Free Library, the Echo Science Center, UVM, as well as North Beach, Centennial Park, geological formations along the lake and the city center. Visit our Blog on our website and come to our Thursday Morning Assemblies from 8:10 to 8:30 to get a feel for EES. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit the ees.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Shelley Mathias at 864-8473 or smathias@bsdvt.org
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 340 Pre-K through 5th-grade students. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit flynn.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Donald Van Nostrand at 864-8478 or dvannost@bsdvt.org
The mission of the IAA 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. At this magnet school, students are learning through the lens of the four art forms: movement, drama, music and visual arts. IAA core partners include the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington City Arts, and St. Michael’s College. Located at 6 Archibald Street in the Old North End of Burlington, IAA serves approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit iaa.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Bobby Riley at 864-8475 or briley@bsdvt.org.
The mission of the SA is to educate and empower students to improve the quality of life for all – economically, socially, and environmentally – now and for future generations. At the SA magnet school, students are learning through the lens of sustainability by exploring our diverse society, our local economy, and the environment through hands-on projects. SA’s core partner is Shelburne Farms. Located at 123 North Street in the Old North End of Burlington, SA serves approximately 195 students in grades Pre-K-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit sa.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Lashawn Whitmore-Sells at 864-8480 or lsells@bsdvt.org
VISITING OUR SCHOOLS
To learn more about our schools you may choose to come in for a visit. Many of the scheduled assemblies and events at each of our schools are open to new families. This winter we will add scheduled tours and visits to this page as they become available. These tours will be geared toward families looking to enroll the following school year. To visit any of our elementary schools for a tour, contact the school directly.
Champlain: Please call the school at 864-8477 to let us know that you are coming.
Thursday, 1/10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, 1/15, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Thursday, 1/17, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
C.P. Smith: Please call the school at 864-8479 to let us know that you are coming.
Tuesday, 1/10, 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 1/23, 8:30 a.m.; Friday, 2/1, 8:30 a.m.;
Tuesday, 2/7, 12:30 p.m.; Monday, 2/11, 5:00 p.m; Wednesday, 2/20, 8:30 a.m.
Edmunds: Please call the school at 864-8473 to let us know that you are coming.
Tuesday, 1/8 – 8:15 a.m.; Thursday, 1/10 – 5:30 p.m. (Kindergarten “Sneak Peek” Pizza Party)
Monday, 1/18 – 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 1/30 – 11:00 a.m.; Friday, 2/1 – 2:00 p.m.
Integrated Arts Academy (IAA): Please call the school at 864-8475 to let us know that you are coming.
Monday, 1/14, 8:10 a.m.; Wednesday, 2/6, 8:10 a.m.; Thursday, 2/7, 5:30 p.m.;
J.J. Flynn: Please call the school at 864-8478 to let us know that you are coming.
Tuesday, 1/8, 8:45 a.m.; Wednesday, 1/23, 10:00 a.m.; Thursday, 2/7, 4:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, 2/12, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, 2/21, 1:30 p.m.
Sustainability Academy (SA): Please call the school at 864-8480 to let us know that you are coming.
Tuesday, 1/15, 8:30am; Friday, 2/8, 8:30am; Wednesday, 2/20, 6:00pm
* Waiting Lists: Applicants will be placed on a “Wait List” for their First Choice school if we do not have capacity. The same criteria listed above will be used to determine placement. Families will be contacted as soon as an opening occurs, and they will have 72 hours to decide if they want to switch their registration to their First Choice school.
