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Kindergarten Information

Kindergarten Open House Events - Happening Now!

A young girl smiles brightly at the camera in a classroom setting.Welcome to the neighborhood! We are so excited to meet our newest little learners and their families. To kick off an amazing year, we invite you to explore your child’s new "home away from home" at our upcoming Kindergarten Open House. These events are the perfect chance to walk the halls, meet our friendly teachers, and start making lifelong friends before the first bell rings.

These events are packed with activities designed to get students (and parents!) comfortable with their new surroundings. You can take a guided tour of the classrooms, let the kids burn off some energy during playground fun, and join in on school-spirit games. Some of our schools will even have school bus tours, giving your student a chance to hop on board and get a feel for the ride!

Best of all, if you register your student during the event, they will receive a free, brand-new backpack to help them get geared up for their biggest adventure yet.

Event dates, alphabetical by school name:

Challenger Elementary School, May 21, 6-7 p.m.
Columbia Elementary School, May 15, 3-4 p.m.
Discovery Elementary School, June 4, 5-6:30 p.m.
Endeavour Elementary School, May 28, 6-7 p.m.
Horizon Elementary School, June 4, 5-6 p.m. 
Mukilteo Elementary School, May 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
Odyssey Elementary School, June 5, 3-3:30 p.m. 
Picnic Point Elementary School, May 28, (time TBD)
Serene Lake Elementary School, May 26, 5-6 p.m. 

Kindergarten Orientation for resident kindergarten students from Fairmount, Lake Stickney and Olivia Park elementary schools, who will be attending Pathfinder Kiindergarten Center (PKC), will be held at PKC on the following dates and times:

Fairmount Elementary School, May 14, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Lake Stickney Elementary School, May 13, 9:45-10:15 a.m.
Olivia Park Elementary School, May 11, 9:45-10:15 a.m.

 

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Free full-day Kindergarten!

Academic Excellence for Early Learners!
• Early literacy and math development
• Small class sizes
• Personalized instruction
• Play-based learning
• Dual language program
• Weekly library visits
• Regular physical education and music

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Fun, enriching environments! Parents welcome!

Experienced & Inclusive!
• Nearly 15 years average teacher experience
• Inclusive classrooms
• Strong IEP and 504 supports
• English learner services

Family Partnerships!
• Family engagement events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Parent resources and workshops

Two children smile while eating lunch at a table in a classroom.

Free breakfast and lunch!

Safe & Supportive!
• Crossing guards
• Safe walking and bus routes
• Secure buildings
• Free transportation for qualifying students
• Free breakfast and lunch for all students

Check out these Kindergarten "How To" Videos

Dr. Alison Brynelson, superintendent, talks about the excitement of kindergarten!
2:01

Learn how to find which school your child will attend.
:45

Learn what documents you will need for school registration.
1:02

We walk you through the registration process and how to set up your Family Access account.
5:00

Watch our Full Kindergarten Welcome Webinar

Kindergarten School Assignments

Many elementary schools will have their own kindergarten programs. Some students will attend Pathfinder Kindergarten Center based on their home address. Pathfinder is located behind Fairmount Elementary School on Beverly Park Road.

Pathfinder Kindergarten Center
Pathfinder will host ALL kindergarten students who live in the school boundaries for the following elementary schools for the 2026-27 school year*:

  • Fairmount
  • Lake Stickney
  • Olivia Park

Kindergartens at neighborhood schools:
If you have a kindergarten student, and your address is assigned to the following elementary schools, they will host ALL their own kindergarten classes for the 2026-27 school year*:

  • Challenger
  • Columbia
  • Discovery
  • Endeavour
  • Horizon
  • Mukilteo 
  • Odyssey
  • Picnic Point
  • Serene Lake

*If any of these schools reach class capacity in all their kindergarten classrooms, then students may be assigned to Pathfinder Kindergarten Center or another elementary school.

 

Don't know which school your kindergartener would typically attend? Use our online tool and choose first grade for your student's grade. This will show the school that your address is assigned to.

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