PENTUCKET REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Preschool and Kindergarten Programs
Preschool for 2025 - 2026
On January 10, 2025, Pentucket Regional School District will open its registration process for all families who would like to enroll in our school-based preschool programs for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Enrollment can be completed online:
For general education entrance to the preschool programs, enrollment slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis (contingent upon screening and the receipt of completed paperwork). A deposit will be required once a slot is confirmed for your child. Prior to paying a deposit, families who would like to learn more about the different programs can contact a staff member listed below. Parents who wish to get an overview of the programs are invited to attend Preschool Information Night from 6:30pm - 7:30pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at each elementary school. Preschool screening will take place on Friday, March 14th by appointment during school hours. Students may attend preschool programs in all three towns if they have turned 3 by September 1, 2025.
Information regarding the current preschool programming options and tuition rates can be found to the right. The rates listed here are for the current school year and tuition rates are subject to change for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Kindergarten for 2025 - 2026
The district will begin its kindergarten registration process on January 10, 2025. Pentucket offers free full-day kindergarten programs for all children who are age 5 by September 1st, 2025. Enrollment can be completed online:
Information sessions at each elementary school will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, for families who want to know more about the educational experience in the Pentucket Regional School District. Screenings will occur on April 28 - 29, 2025 by appointment during school hours.
For more information regarding Preschool programing or questions regarding Kindergarten registration documents, please contact the appropriate person below:
Page School in West Newbury: Vanessa Bacheller, 978 363-2671
Bagnall School In Groveland: Jessica Stokes, 978 372-8856
Sweetsir School in Merrimac, Farah Bixby, 978 346-8319
Preschool Programs
Info for 25-26 School Year
(subject to change each year)
All PRSD PreK Programs are integrated classrooms taught by highly qualified teachers, often holding dual licensure with the MA Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. Community students may attend based on the cost structure outlined below. Registrations are accepted during the prior school year and a $40 deposit is required once a slot is assigned.
Students must be 3 years old by September 1st and not of eligible Kindergarten age on September 1st.
Groveland - Bagnall Elementary
- 2 Half Days - $205 per month
- 3 Half Days - $245 per month
- 4 Half Days - $275 per month
Merrimac - Sweetsir Elementary
- 2 Half Days - $205 per month
- 3 Half Days - $245 per month
- 4 Half Days - $275 per month
West Newbury - Page Elementary
- 2 Half Days - $205 per month
- 3 Half Days - $245 per month
- 4 Half Days - $275 per month