Elementary school cafeterias offer nutritious hot meals to students each day. Menus are sent home monthly so you can plan with your child. In your child’s first day of school packet, you will receive additional information on meal and snack prices and payment information, including an application for free or reduced-price meals. More information about the meal program, payment, borrowing, and prices.

Prior to the start of school a bus ride is scheduled to familiarize New pre-kindergarten (Charter Oak International Academy, Smith STEM, Webster Hill) and kindergarten students who are eligible for transportation with the feel of riding a school bus for the first time. 

The program is not the actual school bus route and the driver is not your child's actual driver.

The Transportation Provider is First Student, Inc.
860 953 2030

WHPS Transportation Coordinator: Damaris Torres
860 561 6647

All students must register in the Residency Office (Town Hall 134) before they are admitted to or evaluated by the West Hartford Public Schools. View the information regarding necessary documentation and contact information.

Pre-school children entering school at age 3 should have a physical updated yearly. Flu shots are required for all preschool aged students prior to January 1 each year. Up-to-date immunizations are required by the State Department of Education and the State Department of Health.

In accordance with Connecticut State Law and Town of West Hartford policy, a health assessment is required prior to public school enrollment and in grades PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, 3, 6, and 10. A physical examination includes height, weight and blood pressure; hematocrit/hemoglobin lab studies; vision, hearing, speech and gross dental screenings; updating of immunizations and chronic disease assessment. The health assessment information must be on the State of Connecticut Health Assessment Record Form (form HAR-3)

G.R.A.S.P. (Get Ready at Summer Pre-School) at Whiting Lane Elementary School

This program is for children entering Kindergarten in Summer 2018.
Experience early learning skills such as

• paying attention
• following instructions
• taking turns
• completing tasks
• improving small & large motor skills
• enjoying music
• fun projects
• making friends

Transportation is available for eligible students. For more information about dates, cost, and how to register, please call The West Hartford Continuing and Summer Education Office at 561-6900.

Staff from West Hartford Public Schools and our community providers have collaborated to create a document outlining expectations for entering Kindergarten. To learn more about what your child will be doing in Kindergarten, and ways you can get ready, click here.