New Student Registration
Welcome to Orange Public Schools and Mary L. Tracy School!
Mary L. Tracy School is home to all kindergarten students in the Town of Orange. In addition, the Preschool program is an inclusive program in which peers are selected through a lottery system. You will find the necessary registration information below.
NOTE: The registration process for Preschool and Kindergarten varies slightly from the three elementary schools.
Students who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025
- All students who are 5 years old by September 1, 2025 are eligible to attend kindergarten.
- Parents may begin the initial contact form for registration.
Students who will be 5 years old between September 2, 2025-January 1, 2026
- A written request must be provided to the Mary L. Tracy School’s principal, Mrs. Elaine Watson, in order for your child to be considered to enter kindergarten.
- Once a request is received you will be sent confirmation of your request.
- An appointment will then be scheduled for your child to be screened for early entry.
- After the assessment has been conducted you will be notified if your child is able to attend kindergarten.
- No waiver request will be considered once the new school year commences.
Initial Contact Form for Registration (Start Here!)
Enrollment Process Instructions
To complete your child’s enrollment, a current health assessment form (also known as the "blue form") must be submitted, along with a copy of the most recent immunization records, both completed by your healthcare provider. These forms must be submitted to and approved by our school nurse, Leeann DeLoma (ldeloma@orange-ed.org), prior to your child’s first day of school.
Registration Checklist
__ Filled out Enrollment Forms through the PowerSchool Portal
__ Uploaded residency form:
__ Two (2) proofs of residency such as:
__ Court document/proof of sale
__ Mortgage receipt/Escrow documents
__ Rent receipt (or pertinent provisions of lease), Real Estate Tax Bill
__ Two (2) Current Utility bills (phone, electric, gas, cable)
__ Legal documents demonstrating custody and/or guardianship.
__ Uploaded child's original birth certificate
__ Completed the Home Language Survey (required for ALL families)
__ Had child's physician fill out medical form and provide immunization record
__ Had child's physician fill out allergy or asthma forms (if applicable)
__ Had child's physician fill out Medication Form (if applicable)