Back to School 2026-27

We’re excited to welcome you and your family to our school community! Whether you're registering a new kindergartner, enrolling a student new to the district, or looking into homebound instruction, we’re here to help make the process smooth and simple.

Registration begins online. Once you've gathered the necessary documents, you’ll complete the process in person at the NPS Family Center, now located at 46 Concord St. If you have any questions along the way, feel free to reach out to a Family Center Representative at familycenter@norwalkps.org or call 203-854-4100. They’re happy to assist you.

Interested in transferring schools within the district? Click here to learn more about intra-district transfers.

To explore all that Norwalk Public Schools has to offer, including our 21 unique schools and a wide range of magnet programs, be sure to visit the NPS School Choice page.

Norwalk Public Schools provides transportation based on a family's officially registered address at the school.

Students living outside of the state-required eligibility limits will receive transportation. Based on Board Policy transportation is not provided to caregivers, after-school programs, or work locations.

Bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year will be posted on the NPS Transportation website.

Periodic health assessments are required of all students in the Norwalk Public Schools.

Student health assessments are required upon entry to the NPS system, preschool, kindergarten, and going into 7th and 10th grade. In addition, students participating in interscholastic sports must have a health assessment annually.

Click here for all NPS Health Services forms including Health Assessment Records.

Norwalk Public Schools works with two health care centers to provide school-based health center services in multiple schools across the district.

Click here to learn more about School-Based Health & Wellness Centers.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Norwalk Public Schools will no longer participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), the federal program that allowed all students to receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of household income. As a result, the district will return to the traditional Family Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application process to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunches.

The good news is that all students will continue to receive breakfast at no cost thanks to Connecticut's new Free Breakfast for All program. Every student, regardless of household income, will be eligible for a free breakfast each school day.

To determine eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, please note the following:

• Families who qualify through Direct Certification or another approved eligibility method will receive a meal benefit determination letter by email from Jill Kress, the Determining Official, in mid- to late August. If you receive this letter, you do not need to complete a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application because your student's meal benefits have already been established.
• Families who do not receive a determination letter should complete a 2026–2027 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application. Click here to apply now!

The quickest and easiest way to apply is online at www.myschoolapps.com, and paper applications will also be available through the NPS Food Services website for download.

If you have any questions, please visit the NPS Food Services website or contact the Food Services Department for assistance by ​emailing kressj@norwalkps.org.
 

PowerSchool Parent Portal offers parents the ability to access their child(ren)’s grades and attendance.

PowerSchool will open soon. Parents and guardians can log into the Parent Portal and students can access their 2026-27 class schedules. Make sure your child’s school has your most up-to-date information. Contact your child’s school if you need to modify it.

The district code for Norwalk is PRFS.

• One parent portal account can be linked to all of your children
• You can set up notifications to be sent to your email
• The district will also be sending forms that you can complete via the parent portal
• Once your account is set up, you can use the mobile app for added convenience
• You can also see fee balances and lunch account balances

Reach out to your school(s) to receive the Access Information needed to link your child(ren) to your account.

What to Do When You Have a Concern

Ladder of Referral

If a parent/guardian has a question or concern regarding their child's progress or well being within the school program, we urge you to follow the steps outlined below. Parent concerns about a student related to teaching staff should be referred first to the teacher. If your concern is not addressed to your satisfaction, then please follow the procedure outlined below:

Teacher

As soon as you have a concern, send a note, call, or email the teacher during school hours. Leave your name, phone number and time you can be reached. Please also follow this procedure for concerns about special programs and/or services. Teachers wish to hear more, not less, from parents. The majority of misunderstandings can be resolved with the teacher.

School Counselor

The School Counselor should be contacted before contacting the Principal.

Assistant Principal or Dean of Students

If the issue has not been resolved to your satisfaction, send a note, call, or email the Assistant Principal.

Principal

If the issue has still not been resolved to your satisfaction, send a note, call, or email the Principal.

Central Office

If necessary, the principal will direct you to staff at Norwalk Public School’s Central Office.

Superintendent and Board of Education

After appropriate discussion with Central Office personnel, decisions may be appealed first to the Superintendent and ultimately to the Board of Education. Any appeal to the Board should be in writing and signed.

If you have questions or concerns about a teacher, please begin by contacting the teacher first. If your concern is not addressed to your satisfaction, then please follow the procedure outlined below:

1. Contact the Teacher
2. Then contact the School Counselor, Dean, or Social Worker
3. Then contact the Assistant Principal
4. Then the Principal
5. Then the Assistant Superintendent
6. Then the Superintendent
7. And last, the Board of Education

The Ladder of Referral is part of the NPS Behavior Interventions and Expectations Guide.