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Eugene School District 4J

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Kindergarten

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kinder kid with bowKINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Enroll in kindergarten

If your child will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025, it’s time to register for kindergarten!

Note: The first 2 weeks of kindergarten will have a staggered attendance schedule with our Smart Start Schedule.

Smart Start Schedule Fall 2025 Calendar 

Smart Start 2025 English   Smart Start Spanish 2025

 

 


 

JOIN US FOR KITS!  

Here is the link to register English and Spanish

KITS will be offered at 2 regional locations with morning options as follows:

Howard: 9:30 - 12:30 and Chavéz: 9:00 - 12:00

KITS is free to all incoming kindergarten students!

During the KITS program your kids will: Learn to make friends & cooperate and build beginning reading & counting skills

You will: Learn skills to reduce parenting stress and learn how to connect with your child’s school

Eugene Summer KITS is a 3 hour program and will run 4 days a week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 30, 2025 through August 7, 2025.

(See Calendar for details) Please apply by May 16th

A cartoon illustration of a superhero girl with the words 'Become super in school' and 'KITS' on a blue background.

        Spanish Kits image

 

AFTER HOURS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION SUPPORT

 Drop in Registration SupportDrop-in Registration Flyer 

200 Monroe St- Ed Center @Tower Room  3:30-6:30

The Following Dates :

April 16, May 8, May 29, June 10, July 10, Aug. 13

Need extra support with enrollment and/or need after school day assistance?  We are here to help.

 

WELCOME TO KINDERGARTEN EVENT! A colorful flyer announces a Kindergarten Welcome Event on May 16th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with images of children playing outdoors.
Click Here to Register
FRIDAY, MAY 16th, 5-7 PM
120 W. Hillaird Lane

Join us for this family friendly event to get excited about kindergarten. Games, prizes, photo opps food, story time and friends!

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES


Early Childhood Hub of Lane County

The Early Childhood Hub of Lane County is Lane County’s hub for families! 

  • Early Education Programs
  • Family Resources
  • Fun local events and activity calendar

This site is a one-stop shop for families!


Family registering kinder kidArticles and Research for Families

• Ready or Not Kindergarten, Here We Come
• Readiness: Not a State of Knowledge, but a State of Mind
• 11 Ways to Help Children Say Goodbye