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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

 

 


 

AFTER HOURS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION SUPPORT

Need extra support with enrollment and/or need after school day assistance? 

We are here to help.

Drop in Registration SupportDrop-in Registration Flyer 

Eugene 4J District Office 

200 Monroe St

Tower Room, 3:30-6:30

On the Following Dates :

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

 

JOIN US FOR KITS (KIDS IN TRANSITION TO SCHOOL) Program  

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or use QR code here: 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 while spaces are available!

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

 


Children in Class

 

 

KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION 

Your school will hold an orientation on one of the following days: May 5th, May 6th, May 9th.

Check back here closer to the event for your school’s specific date and time.

 

DISTRICT-WIDE KINDERGARTEN WELCOME EVENT Kinder Welcome Event Flyer
Join us for this family friendly event to get excited about kindergarten. Games, prizes, photo opps, food carts, story time and friends!

Click Here to Register
FRIDAY, MAY 16th, 5-7 PM
River Road Elementary School

120 W. Hilliard Lane

 

 

 

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