Norton Public Schools Open Kindergarten Registration

are now accepting kindergarten registration for the 2011-2012 school year. Registration packets are available at , 315 W. Main St., and at , 38 Plain St.

Any child who will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2011, may be admitted to kindergarten. At the time of registration, a birth certificate and proof of residency must be presented. All students must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (DTP), measles, mumps and polio. State law also requires a physical examination as well as a vision screening. No child may enter school until these requirements are met.

Norton Public Schools offer half-day kindergarten sessions to all. Full-day kindergarten is available by registering for a lottery drawing on a tuitioned basis.  Deadline to submit applications will be Friday, Feb. 18.

Any child who will be 6 years old by Aug. 31, and has attended another kindergarten, should register for first grade at J. C. Solmonese or L. G. Nourse Elementary School by Friday, Feb. 18.

Lead testing is available for preschool children by calling the Board of Health at the Town Hall. The number is 508-285-0262.

For more information call J. C. Solmonese at 508-285-0120 or L. G. Nourse at 508-285-0110.