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NEWS: Kindergarten Registration is underway!
The Wakefield Public Schools offers tuition-free, full-day kindergarten to all our students. Following School Committee Policy, children must be five years of age before September 1, 2024, to enroll in kindergarten.
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on January 16th and run through February 2nd. Online registrations should be completed by February 2, 2024. Please visit Wakefield Enrollment!
Additional information can be found in the Kindergarten Letter from the Office of the Superintendent.
Our Vision
WPS graduates are confident, lifelong learners who are respectful and caring members of their community.
Our Mission
To prepare students for college, career, and community by providing a rich and challenging curriculum, high-quality instruction, and educational experiences that meet their individual needs and interests.
Core Values
Our Clarity of Purpose:
Inspire the Love of Learning
Our Culture of Practice:
Respectful and Caring
