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Welcoming Center

The Hamden Public Schools’ Welcoming Center is a one-stop shop for all of your HPS needs! At the Welcoming Center, you can register your child for school, complete the residency process, access student transportation information, learn about our multilingual learners services, and more.  We also connect families to a wide range of community resources.

The Welcoming Center is located at:

Hamden Public Schools - Board of Education Offices

60 Putnam Avenue, First Floor

Hamden, CT 06517

Aerial view of a building complex with directional arrows indicating traffic flow and parking.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome.
Click here to make an appointment!

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-4:00PM Last appointment at 3:30PM For appointments on Thursdays after 4 PM, please call for availability.

Phone

203-407-2108

Email

welcomingcenter@hamden.org

Services offered at the Welcoming Center

  • Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year:

    English Online Registration Form

    Hamden Public Schools Formulario de Inscripción en Español

  • Free of charge for HPS families 

    (Required for Certification of Residence Form)

  • Our School-Based Health Center provides convenient, high-quality care right where students learn—supporting their health, well-being, and success every day.

    The SBHC offers comprehensive healthcare services to students who are enrolled by their parent(s) or guardian(s). All students are eligible to receive these services at no cost.

    Hamden is home to six School-Based Health Center locations, each offering a range of services to meet the needs of students and families.

    The School-Based Health Centers at Hamden High School and Church Street School are administered by the Quinnipiack Valley Health District (QVHD).

    Church Street School
    95 Church Street
    Hamden, CT 06514
    Church Street School Website
    Phone: 475-480-4070
    Hours of Operation:     8:00am-4:00pm, M, W, F
    Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical

    Dunbar Hill School
    15 Lane Street
    Hamden, CT 06514
    Phone: 475-480-4073
    Services:     Behavioral Health

    Hamden High School
    2040 Dixwell Avenue
    Hamden, CT 06514
    Hamden High School Website
    Phone: 475-480-4071
    Hours of Operation:     7:00am-2:30pm, M-F
    Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical

    Hamden Middle School
    2623 Dixwell Avenue
    Hamden, CT 06514
    Hamden Middle School Website
    Phone: 475-407-7223
    Hours of Operation:     7:30am-2:30pm, M-F
    Availability outside of school hours BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Email HamdenMiddleSchoolSBHC@cornellscott.org
    Services: Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical

    Helen Street School
    285 Helen Street
    Hamden, CT 06514
    Phone: 475-480-4075
    Services:     Behavioral Health, Health Education, Medical

    Ridge Hill School
    120 Carew Road
    Hamden, CT 06517
    Phone: 475-480-4074
    Services:     Behavioral Health

    All services are free (no costs/fees) to families and students; however, students must be enrolled in the SBHC in order to receive services.