Kindergarten
McMinnville School District provides a full-day kindergarten program to support a strong start for all students. MSD’s kindergarten focuses on literacy development, math/number sense development, and social skills. Kindergarten also includes PE, music, library and Science Experiences. Registration for the 2026-27 school year begins April 30, 2026. You may register in person on April 30 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at your neighborhood school.
More about MSD kindergarten:
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Children who will be five years old on or before September 1 may register for kindergarten.
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Students attend the neighborhood school as determined by district school boundaries.
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Kindergarten follows the elementary school schedule, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., except for late-start Wednesdays, which begin at 9 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m.
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Students who live outside of the one-mile walking distance may register to ride buses to and from school.
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Incoming kindergarten students are invited to attend Kinder Camp, beginning August 10. Your school will send you more information when offices reopen on August 3. Camp will run Monday-Thursday from August 10-20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at each elementary school. Transportation is not provided for Kinder Camp.