Frequently Asked Questions

Calendars for 2023-2024 have not yet been approved by the Board of Education.

The first day of school for most students was Monday, August 22, 2022.
Students attending Crestview Elementary and Winnwood Elementary attend on the Extended Year schedule and got an early start to their year with the first day of school on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. 

NKC Schools' academic calendars for the current 2022-23 school year are available here: Academic Calendar & Extended Year Calendar (Crestview & Winnwood only)

Calendars for 2023-2024 have not yet been approved by the Board of Education.

North Kansas City Schools has two extended year elementary schools: Crestview and Winnwood. All students attending these schools begin their year in June, attending school an extra thirty days during the summer. This extra time in the classroom equals a full year of extra learning by the time students finish fifth grade! Learn more about the benefits of the extended year by watching a video from Crestview or Winnwood. 

We have 21 elementary sites welcoming our kindergarten students next year! Each school serves a specific area of our district. To determine which school your student may attend based on your home address, visit the attendance areas page. 

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education sets the guidelines for kindergarten entry statewide. A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if the child is five years of age on or before July 31 of the year in which they will start. If you have any questions about this requirement, please feel free to contact your student's school. 

Several of our kindergarten teachers have created short videos outlining expectations, academics and what you can do to help ensure your student is prepared. Videos are available here. As the school year approaches, your student's school and teacher will share more resources as well. Our summer K2K program is a great opportunity for students to learn more about their school, practice routines and procedures and meet peers in June! Learn more and enroll in K2K here.

Kindergarten Round-Up, our event just for kindergarten families to visit the school is held the spring prior to kindergarten. We can't wait to welcome families to each of our elementary buildings!

Kindergarten Round-Up dates for 2023-2024 will be shared in early spring. 

Back to school nights are held in August each year prior to the start of school. Look for further information to come from your student's school closer to the start of the new year.

Yes! We're proud to offer Kickoff to Kindergarten (K2K) transition programs in June. Learn more and enroll in K2K here.

Crestview, Winnwood, and new families to the district (those whose students did not attend Pre-K in the district) may enroll for the 2023-2024 school year beginning in March. Returning families (those who attended Pre-K in the district) will re-enroll their students in July. All enrollment information is available here. 

If you have any additional questions or would like to learn more, please contact your student's school. School office phone numbers and contact information can be found here. If you are not sure who to contact, please feel free to utilize the district's Let's Talk platform and we'll ensure you're connected with the appropriate administrator.