2026-2027 Enrollment
We're excited to welcome our newest Milford Eagles to the flock! At Milford Schools, we take pride in our strong sense of community and tradition.
Kindergarten Registration Opens February 1, 2026
Thank you for your excitement about joining our Milford Flock! We are so excited to welcome the Milford Eagles Class of 2039! Kindergarten registration begins Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Milford offers both a tuition based full-day program and a tuition free half-day program. We are proud to provide flexibility for families to choose between our two outstanding programs. Some children thrive in an all-day routine, while others benefit from a half-day schedule with time for exploration. Both programs follow the same curriculum and maintain the same academic expectations.
Beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, students must be 5 years old by the first day of school, August 17, 2026, in order to be eligible for Kindergarten enrollment. This change aligns with updated state requirements.
All-Day Kindergarten Lottery
Kindergarten is a major milestone, and we’re thrilled to partner with our families as we soar into this educational journey together. Let’s make it a year to remember as your child begins their adventure in learning, growing, and becoming part of the Milford legacy.
Costs
Tuition for All-Day Kindergarten totals $5,000. Payments can be made in 10 monthly installments of $500, starting on August 1, 2026, and ending on May 1, 2027. This fee helps cover the costs of providing a full-day educational experience, including enhanced instruction, enrichment activities, and additional support for student growth.
Half-Day Kindergarten
A completely free program that focuses on core academic subjects and foundational skills
Offered in 3.5-hour sessions
AM and PM options vary by school, with some locations offering both and others limited to one option based on transportation eligibility
All-Day Kindergarten
Tuition-Based Program of $5,000
Full day of learning
Includes Unified Arts (Art, P.E., & Music) learning opportunities during the school day
Additional enrichment activities and instructional time
Enrollment Steps for Kindergarten through 12th Grade
For Current MEVSD Preschool Students
If your child is a current MEVSD preschool student and is transitioning to kindergarten, you should have received an email with a link to complete the Intent to Register form. Please take a moment to fill it out. You do not need to complete the form below if your child is currently enrolled in a MEVSD preschool.
If you did not receive the email, please reach out to Cindy Lyons, our registrar, at lyons_ci@milfordschools.org for assistance.
For New Milford Students
Complete the Pre-Registration Form (Non MEVSD Families)
If you plan to enroll your child in the Milford Exempted Village School District, please complete the Pre-Registration Form on February 1, 2026. This form serves as the first step in the enrollment process.
For families interested in All-Day Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, the form includes an option to apply for the All-Day Kindergarten Lottery. Please select this option only if you wish to be considered. The deadline to apply for the lottery is March 31, 2025.
After submitting the form, you will receive an email with further enrollment instructions at a later time. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 business hours, please contact lyons_ci@milfordschools.org for assistance.
Early Entrance to Kindergarten
In rare instances, young children born after the deadline of August 17 are advanced in academic skills, personal development, and emotional maturity. These children may be candidates for early entrance into kindergarten. Early entrance is a form of grade acceleration, so parents should consider how this decision will impact their child throughout the school experience into high school.
Parents interested in participating in the early entrance assessment process can click the button below and complete all steps in the Referral Form for Early Entrance to Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School Year. All forms must be completed by the end of the day on March 31, 2026.
January 22 - Kindergarten Information Meeting 2026-2027
This event is your one-stop resource for all questions related to enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year.
Principals and District Administrators will be available to share information and answer questions about Kindergarten at Milford Schools, including sample daily schedules, an overview of the Kindergarten curriculum, and how to sign up for school newsletters and updates.
Kindergarten Information Night
Location: Mulberry Elementary School (5950 Buckwheat Rd Basecamp 1, Milford, OH 45150)
Date & Time: January 22 | 6:00 P.M.
Right at School
Milford Schools partners with Right At School, a nationally recognized school enrichment provider, to offer before- and after-school care for Milford Schools families at Milford school buildings.
Please note that Right At School operates independently and is not supervised by Milford Exempted Village Schools.
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 Right At School program will open in at a later date alongside additional details.
For any inquiries or assistance, please visit Right At School's website or contact the customer service team:
Customer Service Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Phone: 855-287-2466
Scholarships
Milford Schools is actively exploring opportunities to provide a limited number of scholarships to help eligible families offset the cost of All-Day Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year.
If scholarships become available, eligibility will be limited to families who qualify for the Free and Reduced-Price Lunch Program. Scholarships would be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and availability would be limited.
Additional details, including application information and timelines, will be shared as soon as more information becomes available. Please check back for updates.
