Kindergarten Registration for Harding Township residents will begin on January 5, 2026. We welcome you and our future kindergarten students!

Entering students must be five years old on or before October 1, 2026. The following documents are required and must be returned with the registration:

• Original Birth Certificate (Passport also acceptable)

• List of Immunizations

• Two forms of documentation to establish residency (N.J.A.C., 6A:28-2.5) such as: Property tax bills/deeds/mortgage or closing statement, lease, bank documents, licenses, vehicle registration, voter registration, recent utility bills, documents pertaining to military status and assignment; any other form of documentation relevant to demonstrating entitlement to attend school.

• Proof of Custody Information (if applicable)

To register your student, pull up the “Registration Form” tab below and complete the required forms on/before March 20th, 2026. This includes the following:

• Registration Form

• Emergency Contact Information

• Annual Health form

• Universal Child Health Record (to be completed by physician at 5 year physical)

Please contact Debbie Mayo at 973-267-6398, ext. 108 or email dmayo@hardingtwp.org to arrange drop-off of your forms. You may also mail completed forms to:

Harding Township School
Main Office - Debbie Mayo
PO Box 248 / 34 Lee’s Hill Road
New Vernon, NJ 07976

Please note the following important dates:

• Kindergarten Orientation - 4/8/2026 

• Kindergarten Screenings - 4/15/2026 & 4/16/2026

More details to follow on these events in March.

Questions - contact Debbie Mayo in the middle school office at 973-267-6398, ext. 108 or dmayo@hardingtwp.org.