Universal Pre-K and MRPS Enrollment


MRPS Act 166, Pre-K, & Kindergarten FAQs

universal Prekindergarten (act 166)

For pre-k age students attending prequalified pre-k programs (not attending Union Elementary School).

Contact Michele Ballard - MRPS Administrative Assistant

micheleballard@mpsvt.org or (802)225-8683


Union elementary school

For pre-k - 4th grade age students attending Union Elementary School.

pre-k - 4th grade

Contact Taylor Fair - Administrative Assistant & Registrar

taylorfair@mpsvt.org or (802)225-8204

MRPS Early Childhood Program Handbook (Pre-K)
MRPS Handbook & UES School Handbook

2025-2026 School Year Union elementary school Pre-K Lottery

The registration window for the MRPS Early Childhood Program (pre-k) lottery for the 2025-2026 school year is now closed. The lottery typically runs from mid-March through the 1st week of April each year.

* If you are the caregiver of a pre-k age student who will attend a prequalified pre-k program that is not at Union Elementary School, please see the Universal Prekindergarten (act 166) section above.


2025-2026 School Year Union elementary school Kindergarten registration

It’s time to register for UES Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year!

2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Packet

Please return completed registration packets to Taylor Fair: taylorfair@mpsvt.org or mail to or drop off at: Union Elementary School Attn: Taylor Fair 1 Park Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05602


main street middle school

For 5th-8th grade age students attending Main Street Middle School.

grades 5-8

Contact Joy Thomas - Administrative Assistant & Registrar

joy@mpsvt.org or (802)225-8604


montpelier high school

For 9th-12th grade age students attending Montpelier High School, CVCC, or another public high school through the Public School Choice Collaborative.

grades 9-12

Contact Kristin Bullett - Registrar

kristinbullett@mpsvt.org - (802)225-8050 - 5 High School Drive Montpelier, VT 05602

Public School Choice Collaborative

MHS participates in the Winooski Valley Regional Public School Choice Collaborative. High school students residing in districts outside of Montpelier Roxbury School District may apply for a lottery to be considered for enrollment at Montpelier High School.

The application window for the 2025-2026 lottery is now closed. The application and information for the 2026-2027 school year will be posted to this webpage in January, 2026.

Questions? Please contact Diana Koliander at 802-225-8001 or dianakoliander@mpsvt.org

Agency of Education Website Information: Public High School Choice Information (Act 129)


Home School / Home Study

Please visit the VT Agency of Education (AOE) Home Study website for more information and to enroll.


Tuition

For students who do not reside in Montpelier or Roxbury.

The FY`26 (2025-2026 school year) Announced Tuition as approved by the MRPS Board of School Directors is $17,500 for K-6 students and $18,500 for 7-12 grade students.