Lawrence Schools Open Kindergarten Registration For 2026-27 School Year

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Lawrence Township Public Schools has opened online registration for the 2026-2027 school year, and families with kindergarten-age children are encouraged to get started.

To enroll in kindergarten, a child must turn five years old on or before Oct. 1, 2026. All registration must be completed online — the district is not accepting in-person registration paperwork.

What You'll Need

Parents and guardians must upload all required documents as PDF files when completing the online registration. The district recommends downloading the free Adobe Scan app on a smartphone to scan and convert documents easily.

Required documents include an original birth certificate — if not in English, a notarized translated copy must be submitted — along with three or more proofs of Lawrence Township residency, a physical exam form and up-to-date immunization records.

Depending on a child's situation, families may also need to provide custody papers, previous school records or transfer cards, and any existing IEP or 504 documentation.

Acceptable proof of residency includes documents showing a connection to a Lawrence Township address, such as a property deed, current lease, mortgage statement, property tax bill, utility bills, car registration, insurance documents, pay stubs, bank statements, benefit statements or medical documents.

Residency Requirements

The district is reminding families that only children who are eligible to attend Lawrence Township schools under New Jersey state law may be enrolled. Families who enroll ineligible children could face tuition charges exceeding $20,000 per year, per child.

"If you do not reside in Lawrence Township, you will be required to prove your eligibility in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code and Statute," the district states in its registration materials.

For additional information and to enroll, click here.

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