New Student Registration
Welcome to Fairhaven Public Schools! The information below outlines the online registration process and requirements for enrolling your student.
Kindergarten Age Requirement: Any child who is a resident of Fairhaven and turns five on or before August 31, 2026, is eligible to register for kindergarten.
Current Preschool Students Moving to Kindergarten: If your child is enrolled in the Fairhaven Public Schools preschool program, you do not need to complete New Student Registration. However, you will still need to provide proof of residency. Please see the Residency page for more information.
School Choice Students: If your child is accepted through School Choice, you will complete New Student Registration. For the housing/residence information, you will provide proof of residency for your non-Fairhaven residential address.
STEP 1
Create or Access Your Aspen Account
Already have a student enrolled in FPS?
If you have a student currently enrolled in FPS, please log in to your existing Aspen account. If you've forgotten your login details or are unsure of your Aspen account information, refer to the guide on How to Recover Your Aspen Login ID and Password.
New to FPS?
If your student is not yet enrolled in FPS, you will need to request an account through Aspen. Instructions for creating your account can be found in Creating Your Aspen Account.
STEP 2
Complete New Student Registration in Aspen
Once your account is set up, follow the step-by-step guide to complete your student's registration in Aspen.
STEP 3
Upload Required Documents in Aspen
The following documents will need to be uploaded under the Documents tab in the new student registration.
Student & Family Documents
- Copy of the Student's Birth Certificate
- Parent/Guardian MA License/ID Card
- Physical Examination Form
- Current Immunization Records
- Authorization for Release of Information (Download Here)
- A copy of the student's IEP (if applicable)
- A copy of the student's 504 plan (if applicable)
Residency Documents
In addition to completing the Residency Statement on the Housing / Residence tab, at least one document from each of the following sections (A, B, and C) is required to verify residency.
Provide one of the following documents that corresponds to the student's physical address residency type:
- Owners: a recent mortgage statement or property tax bill in the parent/guardian's name
- Renters: a completed and notarized Landlord Affidavit along with the landlord's mortgage statement or property tax bill for the residence
- Living with a resident: a completed and notarized Resident Affidavit, along with that resident's mortgage statement or property tax bill
Recent bill dated within the past 60 days showing showing the parent/guardian's name and physical address. Accepted types:
- Gas Bill
- Excise Tax Bill
- Cable Bill
- House Phone Bill (cell phone bills are not accepted)
- Car Insurance Bill
- Health Insurance Statement with address
- Valid Driver's License or other valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID of all parent(s)/guardian(s) with whom the student resides