Enrollment & Registration

Eligibility

All children who are four years old on or before September 1, 2026 are eligible to participate in the Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) program.

Please follow links below to select either New Student Online Enrollment or Returning Student Online Enrollment to enroll and/or register your child today!

New to Hartford Jt. #1 5K Students

Children that are age-eligible for five-year-old kindergarten (five years old on or before September 1, 2026) and are not currently attending the Hartford Jt. #1 4K program, will be considered new students to the district. They will be required to attend a screening over the summer months to determine their readiness level upon entering the kindergarten year if they have not attended a public school Wisconsin 4K program. Parents are encouraged to contact the Pupil Services Department (262) 673-8042 to schedule an appointment for their child after completing online enrollment. Online enrollment for all new students will begin in January 2026.

Current Hartford Jt. #1 4K Students ~ 5K 2025-2026

Students currently attending the Hartford Jt. #1 4K program will receive a Kindergarten welcome letter, medical information/forms, and information and dates for annual registration in July.

Early Admission to Five-Year-Old Kindergarten

Early admission applications for those children who will be five years old on or before October 15, 2026 must be submitted before April 15, 2026. Contact the Pupil Services Department (262) 673-8042 for additional information and materials on early admission.

5K Forms due to Pupil Services Office:

5K Medical Form

5K Dental Form

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who do I contact regarding transportation for my child to and/or from school?

District Policy EEA Student Transportation Services states, “All K-8 public and private school students living outside the city limits and within the boundaries of the School District of Hartford Joint No. 1 shall be transported to and from school.  When required, the Board of Education will enter into a private contract with parents to transport their children.  All students residing within identified hazardous transportation areas will be transported to and from their assigned school.”

• If your child is eligible for district provided transportation, (you live 2 or more miles from school or outside the city limits) more information is provided at goriteway.com, or contact the Go Riteway bus company at (262) 673-3777.
• For additional information on transportation exceptions for non-eligible, open enrolled or babysitting students please see District Policy 8610. 

2. Who should I contact if I need before or after school childcare?

• Childcare is available through Sycamore Tree (262) 673-0161, Happy Hollow (262) 673-3005 and the    

       Dream Center (262) 673-3154.

• Boys and Girls Club of America has an afterschool program for children age 6 and up. For more    

       information call (262) 334-3732.

3. My child has health issues of concern, what should I do?

• Be sure to complete the Medical Emergency Verification Form as part of your enrollment.
• If you have serious health concerns, you may contact the School Nurse at (262) 673-8042 ext. 4113 or via email khevrdejs@hjt1.org  

4. I have questions about qualifying for free or reduced breakfast/lunch for my child, who should I contact?

• To determine if you qualify for the free or reduced lunch program, you may complete the Free and Reduced Meals Application online.  Families will receive information through the mail in July regarding the free or reduced breakfast/lunch program.

5. Is breakfast offered at school?

• Breakfast is an option for students. 
  • If your child walks or is dropped off at school, breakfast is served at 7:40 a.m.
  • If your child rides the bus, breakfast is served as soon as the bus arrives.

6. Does my child need to memorize a pin number in order to be able to take hot lunch?

• Students will be given time and assistance to learn their pin number.

7. Is there a way that I may request my child attend the elementary school not in my residence school area?

• Yes, you will first need to send a letter to the District Administrator requesting a boundary variance.  Be sure to indicate your reasons for making the request.
• A boundary request is not guaranteed.  A boundary variance request will be granted only if the class sizes allow.
• Busing will not be provided at District expense to accommodate a transfer to another school by parent request.

8. When is the Kindergarten Orientation and how important is it that I attend?

• KG orientation is the first day of school, parents attend the orientation meeting in the morning,

       students stay for the rest of the school day.

• It is very important to attend the orientation meeting in order to learn more about your child’s

       kindergarten experience.

• You will hear about the curriculum, structure of the school day, and how to best support your child.
• Teachers and building principals will be available to answer any questions you may have.

9. Is there an Open House at my child’s school?

• Open House will be held at Rossman Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School in August.

10. When will I find out who my child’s teacher will be?

• Class lists will be determined and communicated in late August.
• More information will be available in the principal letter coming home in summer.

11.  How do I get involved in my child’s education?

• Attend the orientation meeting
• Read all notices and letters that come home.  Be sure to check your child’s backpack.
• Attend PTO meetings. 
• Volunteer to help at your child’s school events or in the classroom.
• Stay in contact with your child’s teacher/principal.

12. How can I help my child be successful?

• Read to and with your child.

13. How will I know how my child is doing in kindergarten?

• You will see work samples coming home in your child’s backpack.
• Talk to your child about what they are learning in school.
• Be sure to attend Parent-Teacher conferences held in October.
• Standards-based reports cards are sent home quarterly.

14. If I have any additional questions regarding kindergarten for my child, whom should I contact?

• If the question is related to completing forms you may contact Pupil Services at (262) 673-8042.
• If the question is related to curriculum or building-specific questions, contact the building principal. 
  • For Lincoln Elementary, contact Neil Hanlon at (262) 673-2100 or via email at NHanlon@hjt1.org.
  • For Rossman Elementary, contact Doan Bui at (262) 673-3300 or via email at Bui@hjt1.org.
  • If you have a question over the summer, you may call or leave a message for the building principals.

Please see our Parent-Student Handbook for additional information

New Student Online Enrollment

Parents/guardians must complete an enrollment application for each new student they wish to enroll at Hartford Joint #1.
 

Click on a heading to open the document/site:

Help Guide: New Student Online Enrollment Help Guide

* Provides a detailed description of the online enrollment application process

* Includes screenshots to help navigate the application process

If you DO NOT currently have a student enrolled at Central, Lincoln or Rossman you must use the Skyward New Family Enrollment Portal

If you DO currently have a student enrolled at Central, Lincoln, or Rossman, you can enroll a new student in Skyward Family Access 

Please have the following documents available in order to complete online enrollment:

• Original birth certificate
• Immunization record

For grades K-5, Sumner Street (Hwy 60) is used to determine which school your child/children will attend:

• The entire area NORTH of Highway 60 (Sumner St. in the city), SOUTH side of Highway 60 from the east city limits to Kettle Moraine Drive (includes west side of Pike Lake)
  Rossman Elementary School
  600 Highland Avenue
  Hartford, WI  53027
  (262) 673-3300

• Entire area SOUTH of Highway 60 (Sumner St. in the city) with the exception of east city limits to Kettle Moraine Drive and the west side of Pike Lake.
  Lincoln Elementary School
  755 S. Rural Street
  Hartford, WI  53027
  (262) 673-2100

For Grades 6-8:

• Central Middle School
  1100 Cedar Street
  Hartford, WI  53027
  (262) 673-8040

Skyward Family Access allows you to view school-related information about your child(ren) enrolled at the School District of Hartford Jt. #1.  Family Access allows parents to view:

• Family contact information on file
• Student attendance
• Student grades and missing assignments (for Central Middle School students)
• Student schedules
• Food service account balance and purchase history (and make online payments)
• Pay school fees

 
Skyward Family Access is secured by a unique username and password for each family member.  If you are new to Skyward Family Access, please contact your child's school office for your login and password.  Click the button below to go to Skyward Family Access, hosted by the School District of Hartford Jt. #1.

Skyward Family Access​​​​​​​

Online Registration for All Current Families
Online registration for returning students will open in July 13, 2026.  Information will be coming out in late June or early July with more information.

If you are new to the District this year and have not yet completed any enrollment processes, you must enroll your students first. Click on the New Student Enrollment tab for more information

Additional Information
For information on how to use Skyward Family Access features please see the Skyward Family Access Toolkit.