Kindergarten
Information for Kindergarten Families
Your little student is headed to kindergarten! What an exciting (and, potentially, a little scary) time. Find all the info you need to get ready for your student's educational journey on this page. You can also find helpful kindergarten FAQs
Need to enroll? Access our enrollment portal and information here.
Each of our elementary schools offers full-day kindergarten. The Carpenter Pre-Primary Center offers Developmental Kindergarten (DK) for students who might not be ready for full kindergarten just yet. Learn more about our Developmental Kindergarten program here.
Students must be age 5 by September 1st to be eligible for kindergarten. For further details, please contact your elementary school. Read a list of common kindergarten FAQs from the State of Michigan.
Before & After Care
All elementary schools and Carpenter Pre-Primary Center offer on-site before- and after-school care via the Greater Midland Community Center. Learn more about these programs here.
Elementary Schools
Adams Elementary Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. | Central Park Elementary Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. | Chestnut Hill Elementary Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. |
Plymouth Elementary Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. | Siebert Elementary Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. | Woodcrest Elementary Hours: 8:55 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. |
Carpenter Pre-Primary Center Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Not sure which school boundary you live in? See the map below to view elementary school boundaries.
Forms for Incoming 2025-2026 Kindergarten Families
- Message from Midland County Department of Public Health (PDF)
- Michigan Vaccine Requirements for School Enrollment (PDF)
- Dental Assessment for Incoming Kindergarten Students - Info Sheet (PDF)
- Dental Assessment for Incoming Kindergarten Students - Form (PDF)
- Hearing and Vision Screening for Incoming Kindergarten Students - Info Sheet (PDF)
Kindergarten Transition Social Stories
Having a little anxiety about your student's transition to kindergarten? Dive into these stories--and read them with your incoming kindergartener!--to help quash fears and get excited for the journey ahead.