Kindergarten
How to Register for Kindergarten
Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open. If your child will be 5 years old on or by September 1st, 2025, please register them for school. Click here to register online.
Please have the following ready to complete the registration process: birthdate verification, immunization record, two pieces of proof of address, and names and telephone numbers of emergency contacts.
Please note: The first full day of Kindergarten is Monday, September 8th. You will be contacted before the end of August with your student's "gradual entry" schedule for the week of September 2nd. This is a shorter introductory day for Kindergarten students to get acclimated to the school.
If you do not know which school attendance area you live in, please use our School Locator map or call (503) 261-4550 for help.
KINDERGARTEN REQUIREMENTS
A child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1st to enter kindergarten and 6 years of age on or before September 1st to enter first grade.
If your child will not be 5 or 6 years old on or before September 1st, and you wish to pursue enrollment, please review the requirements in policy JEBA and JEBA-AR. Psychological testing is necessary to determine readiness of a student younger than the required age.
These policies explain that parents requesting early entrance to kindergarten or first grade will be required to comply with the following:
- Conference with the principal of their attendance area school before any actual testing is done; and
- Have their child tested pursuant to the Psychological Testing and Evaluation Requirements listed in JEBA-AR. The tests are to be scheduled and paid for by the parent.
If you have any questions pertaining to this process, please contact Jade Joseph at 503-261-4575 or joseph11@gresham.k12.or.us.
Connect to Kindergarten
Connect to Kindergarten is an annual event that takes place during the spring before your student is expected to begin kindergarten. This event gives families the opportunity to tour the school, meet staff, and learn what you can do over the summer to make sure your student is ready.
The dates and times for the 2026-27 Connect to Kindergarten events will be posted here by the end of March 2026.
Not sure which school attendance area you live in?
Check our School Locator Tool or call 503-261-4550 for help.
Early Kindergarten Transition Program
The Early Kindergarten Transition (EKT) Program is a free and engaging 3-week summer program focused on preparing incoming kindergarten students and their families for a successful first year of school. The program focuses on social skills, early literacy and math skills, as well as interactive play and exploration focused around the Oregon Early Learning Standards. Parent classes are also a key component of the program.
Parents will attend a hands-on, engaging workshop two days/6 hours each week during the program to learn about how to support their child's success in kindergarten. They'll visit classrooms, meet teachers and other parents, learn valuable skills, and get books and other resources. Meals, transportation, and take-home books are provided. Dual Language Instruction EKT classes are also available at North Gresham and Highland Elementary Schools.
Contact your home school for information and registration!
Class size is limited. Children with limited preschool will be prioritized.
East Gresham Elementary - 503-661-6050
Hall Elementary - 503-661-6330
Highland Elementary - 503-665-7158
Hogan Cedars Elementary - 503-261-4500
Hollydale Elementary - 503-661-6226
North Gresham Elementary - 503-661-6415
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Oregon law requires the following shots for school attendance. A student entering Kindergarten or grades 1-6 needs*:
- 5 Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP)
- 4 Polio
- 1 Varicella (chickenpox)
- 2 MMR or 2 Measles, 1 Mumps, 1 Rubella
- 3 Hepatitis B
- 2 Hepatitis A
*At all ages and grades, the number of doses required varies by a child's age and how long ago they were vaccinated. Other vaccines may be recommended. Exemptions are also available. Please check with your child's school or healthcare provider for details.