Step 1
(2022-23 OR 2023-24 School Year)
This link is to enroll any PK-12 student not currently in Lawrence Public Schools for EITHER the remainder of the current 2022-23 school year, or the 2023-24 school year starting next fall.
Please note: If your student is currently enrolled in LPS and is returning for next school year, you DO NOT need to register again.
Step 2A
Prepare Required Documentation:
- Student’s original birth certificate
- Proof of residency (electric, gas, or mortgage bill dated within 30 days or a certified rental agreement dated within the last 12 months) in the guardian's name
- Immunizations up-to-date (Immunization Chart)
- Physical Exam (within one year)
- TB Test/ Low Risk Results
- Vision screening for PK/K (must include Stereopsis for Kindergarten Only)
- Lead test results – PK/K Only
- Legal custody paper, if applicable
- Last report card or transfer form, if transferring from another school district
- I.E.P, if student received services under a Special Education Program
- I.A.P, if the student receives services under Section 504
Step 2B
Additional Documents that May Be Required:
- Caregiver Authorization Affidavit
Please complete and submit when authorizing another family member or friend to care for your child during a short or long-term absence (not to exceed two years).
- Student Residency Affidavit
Complete and submit as alternative proof of address if there is no other documentation available in the guardian's name.Note: LPS reserves the right to audit residency verifications. This may include requests for new proof of address or a home visit by an LPS agent.
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- Custody Documentation
If one of the parents/guardians' of the student is not listed on the birth certificate, custody documentation will be required. Otherwise this individual may only be listed as an emergency contact.
- Health Care
Additional form that may be required.
Health Care Forms Bilingual
Step 3A
For Students in Grades Pre-K to Finish Registration
Please Call 978-722-8194 to Schedule a Virtual Appointment:
Rollins
451 Howard St
Lawrence, MA 01843
For Additional Information Please Contact:
Step 3B
For Students in Grades K-8 to Finish Registration
Please Call 978-975-5900 to Schedule a Virtual Appointment:
Lawrence Public Schools Family Resource Center
237 Essex Street. 4th Floor
Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone 978-975-5900
Fax 978-722-8551
All registrations are done remotely or in-person by appointment.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
9:00AM to 2:00PM
Thursday only during the month of August
12:00PM to 6:30PM
For Those Returning Missing Documents:
Call the 978-975-5900
Check out how to scan documents for enrollment for help making digital copies to send in.
Step 3C
For Students in Grades 9-12 to Finish Registration Please Call LHS REGISTRATION NUMBER 978-946-0702 to schedule an appointment:
Lawrence High School
70-71 North Parish Road
Lawrence, MA 01841
Fax: 978-722-8500
June to August
Monday through Thursday
9AM- 2PM
September to May
Monday through Thursday
8:30AM- 2PM
In person registration by appointments.
For Additional Information Please Contact:
Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone 978-975-5900
Fax 978-722-8551
