Kindergarten Orientation: May 7, 2025 - 5:30-6:30pm - Herbert Akins Elementary Gym
Parents will meet in the gym to hear a presentation and ask questions. Students will go to classrooms to explore and do an activity. After the parent presentation, parents will have an opportunity to see the classrooms and pick up their child. You will also get your child's staggered entry date at this time. Any staggered entry cards not picked up will be mailed on May 8th.
Online - Kindergarten Orientation <---Click here for Orientation
If you are unable to attend the orientation on May 7th, you can view the Orientation slideshow by clicking the link above. Also be sure to check out the FAQ section where some of the most common questions have been answered. If you still have questions please submit this form and we will answer your question!
Important Dates
Staggered Entry - Students will attend 1 full day during this time frame. Arrival is from 8:45am - 9:15am. Dismissal begins at 3:45pm. Students will be introduced to the rules of school, the teachers on their track, their classrooms, and specials. Teachers will assess students on basic concepts to get an academic baseline for each student.
*Tracks 1, 2, & 3 - July 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th *Track 4 - July 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st
Meet the Teacher - Parents & Students will come in from 1:00-2:00pm to find out who their Kindergarten teacher will be. Students & parents will do a classroom scavenger hunt. Then teachers will present an Open House to parents about how their classroom runs and answer any questions. Please plan to attend the whole hour. Students do not attend school this day, they just come with parents at 1pm.
*Tracks 1, 2, & 3 - July 11th, 1:00-2:00pm *Track 4 - August 1st, 1:00-2:00pm
1st Official Day of Kindergarten - Students begin attending school every day with their entire class.
*Tracks 1, 2, & 3 - July 14th *Track 4 - August 4th