Learn about kindergarten at preview and welcome events

Families with children starting kindergarten in the 2026-27 school year are invited to attend a welcome event to tour their school, meet teachers and learn more about the kindergarten experience. 

A district-wide virtual kindergarten preview will be held Monday, Nov. 3 from 6-7 p.m.

New families can view important information, checklists and timelines to help with the registration process on the district kindergarten webpage at .

Welcome events held at our schools are scheduled as follows:

  • Hillcrest School Choice Lottery and Info Night, Oct. 28, 6 - 7 p.m.
    • Info night for all grades
  • Hillcrest Community School Open House, Feb. 10, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Indian Mounds Elementary School, Jan. 29, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Normandale Hills Elementary School, Jan. 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Oak Grove Elementary School, Feb. 3, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Olson Elementary School, Jan. 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Poplar Bridge Elementary School, Jan. 27, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Ridgeview Elementary School, Feb. 5, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Valley View Elementary School, Jan. 22, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • Westwood Elementary School, Feb. 5, 6 - 7 p.m.
  • New Code Academy - Virtual Q&A sessions Jan. 29
    • 12:30-1 p.m. and 4:30-5 p.m.

To locate your neighborhood school, visit .