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Registration
Welcome to Hamilton Township Schools Atlantic County
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Printing the documents will greatly reduce the time spent at the registration office.
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The following documents are necessary to register your child:
- A transfer card (if your child previously attended another school)
- A copy of your child's health record and immunization record
- A copy of your child's IEP if your child receives special services
- An original birth certificate with a raised seal
Two proofs of residency such as:
- Driver's license
- Deed to residence
- Original lease or notarized tenancy agreement
- Property tax bill
- Utility bill
- Bank account statement or cancelled checks
- Water or sewer bill
- Voter registration card
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ATLANTIC COUNTY
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
2026-2027 PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION & LOTTERY
Students currently attending preschool in the Hamilton Township School District will automatically move up for the 26-27 school year.
*All parents wishing to enroll their four year old in the Preschool 4 Program for September 2026 must do so between 2/2/26-3/6/26 at the following link.
(Child must be 4 by October 1, 2026 - no exceptions) Four year old's who are not registered during this time will be placed on a waiting list.
2026-2027 Four Year Old Preschool Registration Request
*All parents wishing to enroll their preschool 3 aged child must complete the appropriate online lottery form linked below between 2/2/26-3/6/26.
(Child must be 3 by October 1, 2026 - no exceptions)
2026-2027 Three Year Old Lottery
For the lottery -
Student name, date of birth and contact information for the parent/guardian will be collected so that students can be entered into an enrollment lottery.
Priority for preschool is given to four year old's (4 on or before October 1, 2026), with the remaining seats assigned to three year old's selected in the lottery.
Those students not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waitlist.
**Three year old students who are seeking enrollment after the lottery is complete will be added to the end of the waitlist. Student names/contacts are added in the order in which they are received.**
The lottery will be conducted on March 11, 2026 and parents will be notified via email no later than March 13, 2026. Information and the online registration link will be shared with those selected.
Parents must then complete the full registration process by the deadline of April 24, 2026 or risk losing their seat to a waitlist student.
A completed registration includes providing ALL necessary documentation and signed district forms as well as the electronic registration.
**If you plan to enroll your child for Preschool, you should reach out now to your pediatrician to get a copy of a recent well-visit and all immunizations. A well-visit is valid for one year from the date of the examination. Children in need of an annual well visit, should be scheduled soon so that documentation can be obtained prior to any deadlines.
Students selected will also need to have a copy of their proof of residency in the district (lease, deed, property tax bill or mortgage statement), Two forms of ID (at least one with a photo and one with the current address on it), the child’s state birth certificate (no hospital souvenir certificates are accepted), the well visit/NJ Universal Health Form, proof of immunization, and preschool packet forms.
No documents for three year old's will be accepted prior to the notification of selection via the lottery process.
Once the registration/lottery is closed on 3/6/26, parents may place their child on our waitlist. A link will be provided.
**QUESTIONS? - CALL 609-476-6147 or send us a message by clicking here!**
Additional documentation, including a notarized affidavit of residency, will be required for parents who reside within the district who do not rent or own a residence
Your child must be 5 years old on or before October 1st to attend kindergarten. Your child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1st to attend preschool.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Bring any custody agreements.
- If there are any court documents, meant to protect the student, such as a TRO/FRO, please include a copy
- If you live with someone else you need to bring proof of residency from the owner of that property along with a notarized form for the affidavit of domicile.
- If the student has an IEP, or 504 please submit a copy
- If you have the student's latest report cards or a copy of their transcript, please include it.
- The Registration is not complete until the online component has been completed AND we have all of the supporting documentation in our office to process the registration.
- Your student’s official start date will be determined by receipt of the supporting documents.
- We are located at the Hamilton Township Board of Education Office- 1876 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive, Mays Landing, NJ (entrance is located at door #5, across from the athletic fields)
- If your child currently attends school in our district, you do not need to register for next year.
Providing the necessary documentation will ensure your child's timely entry into our district. We are here to help and support you. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions by emailing: registration@hamiltonschools.org or call 609-476-6147.