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To enroll a student, the parent/guardian must complete the registration steps below.


In order to attend the Hampden - Wilbraham Regional School District a student must be a resident of Hampden or Wilbraham, or have been approved for school choice.

Online registration requires you to have an email account to register your student.

If you do not have access to a computer, one is available at District Office.
Please contact Shari Patrakis at 413-596-3884 or email: spatrakis@hwrsd.org to schedule an appointment.

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Registration Steps

Create an account to complete online registration with step-by-step Instructions.

Required Documents for Upload

  • Proof of Residency (see Residency Verification below)
  • Immunization Record 
  • Physical Exam Record (most recent Physical Exam must be within the last 12 months)

After completing the online registration/uploading documents listed above:
Contact Shari Patrakis at 413-596-3884 to schedule an appointment to bring the following documents.

Once all steps of registration are complete, you will be contacted by the school office with a start date.

Residency Verification

You must submit at least one document from each of the following sections

PROOF OF RESIDENCY

  • Copy of Deed
    (or recent real estate tax bill)
  • Lease / Rental Agreement
  • Living with someone with a
    Hampden-Wilbraham address
  • DCF/DYS

Information can be found on the Parent Guardian Check List


ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS

(within the last 30 days)

  • Cell phone bill
  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Auto insurance policy
  • Vehicle Excise Tax
    (may be required to corroborate proof of residency)

PROOF OF IDENTITY

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid Government Issued ID
  • Valid Passport
  • I-94 Card

Integrated Early Childhood Program Application


Integrated Early Childhood Program 


Each of our Integrated Early Childhood classrooms consists of 7 students receiving special education services and 8 peer partners for a half-day program Monday through Friday. For a child to be considered as a peer partner we look for the following qualities:


Age requirement: Children who are 3 years of age before September 1st of that calendar year- 5 years of age are eligible to become peer models. (They need to be 5 before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten.)

  • Completely toilet trained; no more than 1-2 accidents a month
  • Separate easily from parents at drop-off
  • Able to follow the rules and routines of the classroom and school environment
  • Can attend to a preferred/self-directed activity for at least 8-10 minutes
  • Can attend to an adult-selected activity for at least 4 - 5 minutes
  • Plays with a variety of toys appropriately and cooperatively with peers
  • Able to play beside and/or with other children while sharing the same bin of toys
  • Speaks in clear English sentences
  • Speech is clear and understandable by unfamiliar adults
  • Can understand and answer simple questions in English
  • Demonstrates the ability to use arts and crafts tools to complete a project (e.g. crayons, markers, glue sticks, etc.)
  • Is well-coordinated and able to walk, run, jump, and can navigate age-appropriate playground equipment


If you are interested in having your child participate as a peer partner, please complete this application for the 2024-2025 school year or the upcoming 2025-2026. You will be contacted by the Early Childhood Coordinator to schedule a screening at your convenience.


2024-2025 Application for the remainder of this school year

https://forms.gle/Z2qsoFFRahviiWY97


2025-2026 Application for our next school year

https://forms.gle/5aDSjveZAtjcSbXR9


Pre-K screenings for the 2025-2026 school year will be scheduled during the week of March 24, 2025, at Mile Tree Elementary School. Families will be contacted separately.


If you have additional questions regarding our Early Childhood Programming, please contact Corinne Roberts via phone at 413-279-3863 or via email at croberts@hwrsd.org. You may also contact our Early Childhood Coordinator, Lynn Pollard, via phone at 413-279-2866 or via email at lpollard@hwrsd.org.

FAQ's

  • What Documents are required for enrollment?

    Proof of Residency Birth Certificate, Driver's License, Home Language Survey Release of Info, IEP, or 504 (if applicable)

  • What are the medical requirements for enrollment?

    Immunization Record, Physical Exam Record

  • What age is my child eligible for kindergarten?

    Children enrolling in Kindergarten must be 5 years of age as of September 1st of that calendar year

  • How will I be notified of my child's start date?

    The main office of the school that your child will be attending will reach out to you with a start date.

  • I am moving to a new address within Hampden or Wilbraham. What do I need to provide?

    A copy of Deed / Lease or Rental Agreements should be brought to district office before an address change can be made.
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