If you have a child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2026, it is time to register for school!
Burlington School District has six excellent elementary schools that families can choose from when registering their children. Register by February 27 for the best chance of getting into your preferred elementary school.
Learn more on our registration page, read about our schools below (or on this flyer), or contact Victor Prussack with any questions (vprussac@bsdvt.org). Y
ou can also call or stop by your neighborhood school, where they can give you access to a computer and help you as needed with any questions.
We can’t wait to see you in the fall!
Champlain Elementary: Champlain School is a learning environment that believes ALL students can achieve their best personal outcomes both academically and socially. Champlain’s faculty, families, and community partners plant and harvest together in our school gardens and cook healthy treats in our classrooms with a mobile kitchen. Students learn in our forest and outdoor classroom and especially enjoy our annual fall Harvest Fest and community-focused events. Located in the South End of Burlington at 800 Pine Street, Champlain serves approximately 295 students PreK-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit champlain.bsdvt.org. Feel free to contact Principal Joe Resteghini at 802-864-8477 or jrestegh@bsdvt.org, or check out the Champlain Community Facebook Page to get a sense of community and read the weekly newsletters and updates. Champlain School, where All are welcome.
C.P. Smith Elementary: C.P. Smith Elementary School serves approximately 265 PreK-5th grade students. Located on Ethan Allen Parkway in the New North End, we have worked hard to build a learning community that is respectful, responsible, and safe for all who come through our doors since 1959. We offer equal amounts of academic rigor and joy in a wide variety of hands-on learning activities. A focus on science, the environment and place-based education engages students in learning using the Ethan Allen Woods, the Community Sailing Center, Star Base, Shelburne Museum, and Shelburne Farms and other exciting venues in our area as extended classrooms. C.P. Smith serves a diverse population of students and strives to make sure each one of our students becomes an inquisitive learner and contributing citizen. We engage parents and guardians as vital partners in the education of their children. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit smith.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Len Phelan at 864-8479 or lphelan@bsdvt.org.
Edmunds Elementary:. Discover the vibrant learning community at Edmunds Elementary School, a dynamic PreK–5 school located in the heart of downtown Burlington. Our central location opens the door to exceptional, real-world learning experiences. Students regularly explore the city through walking field trips to treasured community partners, including the Flynn Theater, ECHO Science Center, Community Sailing Center, Centennial Woods, and the Champlain College Apiary. At Edmunds Elementary, we proudly serve approximately 260 curious, motivated learners who thrive in our close-knit, inclusive school community. Our dedicated staff fosters a love of learning, encourages creativity, and supports each child’s growth—academically, socially, and emotionally. We invite you to learn more about what makes Edmunds Elementary a special place to learn and grow. Visit ees.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Michelle Basile at 864-8473 or mbasile@bsdvt.org.
John J. Flynn Elementary: Flynn School is a strong, community-based school where adults, parents and staff consistently focus on meeting the various needs of all students, helping them learn, play and laugh. It is a professional community that partners with a wide range of community organizations to support and enrich student learning. Some examples of our community partnerships include: ECHO Center, VT National Guard Starbase Program, Very Merry Theater, Burlington Community Sailing Center and the Flynn Theater. Located at 1645 North Avenue in the New North End of Burlington, Flynn serves approximately 280 Pre-K through 5th grade students. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit flynn.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Sally Hayes at 864-8478 or shayes@bsdvt.org.
Integrated Arts Academy (IAA): Located in the Old North End of Burlington, the Integrated Arts Academy (IAA) at H.O Wheeler is Vermont’s only PreK-5 Public Magnet School, where students learn through the lens of the five art forms: movement, drama, music, visual arts, and media arts. In partnership with many community arts organizations, the Integrated Arts Academy uses music, dance, movement, drama, and visual arts to engage students in learning literacy, math, social studies, science, and social emotional learning. This innovative elementary school is a wonderfully diverse and inviting community of learners. We serve approximately 225 students in grades Pre-K-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit iaa.bsdvt.org or contact Principal Mattie Scheidt at 802- 864-8475 or mscheidt@bsdvt.org. You can also check out IAA’s Facebook Community or Instagram page.You can also check out IAA’s Facebook Community or Instagram page.
Sustainability Academy (SA): At Sustainability Academy, we learn together to gain the knowledge, skills, and habits of responsible community members. We make a difference by creating social, environmental, and economic justice in our community and world. SA is a magnet school that uses the curriculum lens of sustainability and prioritizes place-based and project-based learning. Education for Sustainability comes to life through SA’s learning environment. We use geothermal energy to heat and cool our building and solar panels to help power our school! Additionally, at SA we have a thriving school garden that each of our classes use to cultivate fruits, flowers, and vegetables as a part of our curriculum. SA’s core partner is Shelburne Farms, which hosts all SA students for learning trips each school year. Located at 123 North Street in the Old North End of Burlington, SA serves approximately 190 students in grades PreK-5. To learn more about upcoming activities and events, visit sa.bsdvt.org or contact Interim Principal Antony Dennis at 864-8480 or adennis@bsdvt.org.
KINDERGARTEN AND OTHER NEW STUDENT SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026/27 school year opens on January 2, 2026, and closes on February 27, 2026 (after this date, registration is on a rolling basis)
Welcome to Burlington Schools! Burlington School District has six excellent elementary schools that families can choose from when registering their children. Please read below to learn more about these schools and then rank your preferences for which schools you would like your children to attend when you register online.
If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance you may call or stop by your neighborhood school where they can give you access to a computer and help you as needed with any questions.
If you already have a student in PreK and if you have a PowerSchool account, please log into PowerSchool, click on your PreK student’s name in the upper left hand corner, and then scroll down and click where it says “Forms” and then scroll to the right and down where it says “Kindergarten Registration for PreK Students” and click on “PK0. Kindergarten Registration for 2026-27 school year”. You will have many forms to complete, but many will be pre-filled from this school year.
If you are new to our school district and do not have a PowerSchool account, you will need to first pre-register. You will then receive an automated email with next steps, including instructions on how to create a PowerSchool account (or add a new student to your existing account) and get fully registered!
How do we determine which elementary school a student will attend? Where a student attends PreK has no bearing on where they may attend kindergarten. We ask families to indicate their first, second, and third choice school. Enrollment is ultimately determined by school capacity or how many spots are available in schools, and if necessary, these factors: 1) Siblings. What elementary schools do any sisters or brothers attend? We try to keep families together if we can. 2) Family Income (magnet schools only). We want our schools to be as representative as possible of all families in the Burlington community. 3) Proximity. What schools are close to where you live? Please note that middle school placement is based upon your home address and is not based on where your child attends elementary school.
Registration for the 2026/27 school year opens on January 2, 2026, and closes on February 27, 2026*, with school placement notification sent out no later than the week of April 13, 2026. If there are more First Choice registrations than there are spots, we will look at families’ Second and Third Choices. When a student does not receive their First Choice school, a BSD employee will contact the family to discuss their options for schools.
*Applications received after February 27, 2026, will be considered based upon available space. Registration for the current 2025-26 school year is open on a rolling basis
