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Kindergarten

Welcome to kindergarten!

We're thrilled to welcome you and your learner to the start of their educational journey in North Kansas City Schools. This is not only a big step for your child but also a significant moment for you as parents and guardians. It's a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and maybe even a few butterflies!

Kindergarten in North Kansas City Schools follows a comprehensive curriculum designed to build a solid foundation for your child's future, developing important social skills and mastering basics. In our classrooms, students will find a safe and nurturing space to make new friends, explore new ideas, and kickstart their school journey. Our days are filled with foundational instruction, hands-on activities, and experiences that foster emotional and social development, helping your child build confidence and skills. Of particular focus are our seven Portrait of a Graduate competencies: adaptability, communication, collaboration, empathy, integrity, problem solving and a learner's mindset. 

As your family prepares to take this exciting step, we know you may have questions. The links to the right provide more information on the many resources and support services available to families throughout the district.

For more information specific to your student's school, please visit the Find Your Elementary School page. 

Kindergarten Round-Up

Each of our elementary schools hosts a Kindergarten Round-Up event the April prior to when a student begins kindergarten. This is a time to meet teachers, become acquainted with the school, and get connected with information about what to expect. Round-Up will occur in the evening on the following dates:

  • Bell Prairie, Fox Hill, Nashua, Northview & Rising Hill (Staley Feeder Pattern): Thursday, April 4, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Chapel Hill, Gashland, Linden West, Meadowbrook & Oakwood Manor (Oak Park Feeder Pattern): Wednesday, April 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • Gracemor, Lakewood, Maplewood, Ravenwood, Topping & Winnwood (Winnetonka Feeder Pattern): Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Briarcliff, Chouteau, Crestview, Davidson & West Englewood (NKCHS Feeder Pattern): Tuesday, April 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

New Students

My child is brand-new to NKC Schools for kindergarten or my family participated only in Parents as Teachers, not an NKC Schools pre-K program.

Enrollment opens the week of March 18, 2024.

Returning Students

My child attended preschool in NKC Schools.

Enrollment opens in July 2024.